La Tomatina 2007
On 29th August 2007, La Tomatina – arguably the world’s biggest food fight – will get underway at Buñol,…
Recipe of the week: Terrine of Duck Foie Gras
…with white grapes and muscadel reduction. Ingredients: ⢠Milk ⢠Bay leaves ⢠Thyme Sprigs ⢠Peppercorns ⢠4…
Luxury travel links of the week
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Luxury New York limo service from Limo Liner Western…
Recipe of the week: Luxury Fish Pie with Rosti Caper Topping
This is a perfect recipe for entertaining and wouldn’t need anything to go with it other than a simple…
5th Hot Chili Days Cool Mountain Nights
Today marks the start of New Mexico’s 5th Hot Chili Days Cool Mountain Nights festival, a 3-day event packed…
The most expensive wines in the world
Whilst more than $100,000 has been known to be paid for a bottle of wine at auction (Chateau Lafite…
The world’s most expensive water
Talk about expensive water! If you thought Bling H20 – at $24 for a 750ml bottle – was expensive,…
£105,805.28 bar bill
Media reports claim that a businessman’s bar bill at a London West End club totalled no less than £105,805.28….
Recipe of the week: Luxury nut and seed loaf with cranberry, apple and brandy sauce
Ingredients: ⢠225g/8oz bulgar wheat ⢠330ml/11fl oz boiling water ⢠3 tbsp soya sauce ⢠175g/6oz pistachio nuts…
Gaylord Palms Resort commits to serving locally grown produce
Since opening in 2002, the chefs at Orlando’s Gaylord Palms Resort have had a “market inspired” philosophy in menu…
New menus for lovebirds from Azul Beach Hotel
Azul Beach Hotel has introduced several new menus created especially for lovebirds. Couples may choose from specially crafted menus…
Château Val-Joanis up for sale?
The restored, fully-functioning Château Val-Joanis estate in southern France is thought to be up for sale. It produces its…
Telluride Festival of the Arts 2007
The Telluride Festival of the Arts, one of the nation’s premier outdoor fine arts festivals, has announced its schedule…
Recipe of the week: Pineapple, lemongrass whipped cream and candied rose petals
This is a shot served to guests before the dessert courses start. The pineapple is creamy with citrus and…
Cookery classes in Britain
In-the-know foodies are aware that Britain continues to define itself as a culinary destination. But many don’t know that…
Berlin Beer Festival
Munich’s Oktoberfest invariably grabs all the media attention when it comes to German beer festivals, so spare a thought…
