Author: Karen Contrino

Santa puts the claw and tail meat from eco-friendly, wild crayfish into this sumptuous new starter for his and your Christmas dinner this year. He’ll also use the shells to make a warming crayfish bisque for Boxing Day. Both dishes are recipes created by international food writer, chef and restaurateur Anna Fidler for The Kennet Crayfish Company. For busy Christmas Day cooks, both dishes can be made on Christmas Eve! The Kennet Crayfish Company, one of three finalists for “Food Producer of the Year” in the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2024, provides wild crayfish from the crystal clear, nutrient…

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Birchall, pioneers of the tea industry for more than 150 years, have swept up two Gold awards, one at The Leafies and one at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards for their ‘Great Rift’ and ‘Serengeti’ blends respectively.  The Leafies International Tea Awards are the leading awards for tea in the UK and were first launched in 2022 by the UK Tea Academy in collaboration with Fortnum & Mason. Birchall’s Great Rift has been celebrated as one of the best teas, achieving the highest possible award, Gold. The Leafies identify and promote integrity, excellence and collaboration within the international…

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Ahead of World Diabetes Day, we wanted to share a Change.org petition calling for the NHS to provide free glucose monitoring patches for all diabetics. More than 45,000 people have signed the petition created by Stephen Radford, a type 2 diabetic who was introduced to the “game changing” glucose monitoring patches through his doctor. Stephen says: “The patches are linked via an app to my phone and I get an instant reading day or night and adjust my insulin with much better control… Unfortunately I was given one free sample patch that only lasted 14 days and now have to…

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A new bakery that will tantalise the tastebuds and satisfy the most discerning of patisserie lovers is set to open in Leeds. BAKE is a new concept-style bakery and café which promises to bring something completely new to the city. Devised by the brains behind the much-loved Doh’hut and Things in Bread, BAKE aims to give the British bakery a renaissance with the emphasis on freshly baked goods, high quality locally sourced ingredients and delicious coffee. Selling delicious sweet and savoury pastries, breads, sandwiches and more, BAKE will combine the precision and artistry of French patisserie with renowned British classics…

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Pulse Hotels & Resorts, one of the leading innovators in Maldives tourism, proudly introduces The Coral Residences, Kandima. Nestled on the northern end of the lush and green three-kilometre long Kandima Integrated Island Resort in Dhaalu Atoll, this residential development is a first of its kind and promises to redefine luxury living in the Maldives. Designed and crafted with meticulous attention to detail, The Coral Residences, Kandima, is a unique, integrated beachfront residential community with exceptional 5-star service, situated in the shimmering blue heart of the Maldives. The Coral Residences comprises of 40 exquisitely designed two bedroom and three bedroom…

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As Winter approaches, the temperatures slowly drop and the cold winds start to blow, nothing beats the winter blues like a warm, comforting delicious homemade meal at the end of a long day. This season, the World Avocado Organisation encourages you to “sleigh” the chills in the kitchen, by adding an avocado to your seasonal meals. Known for their creamy texture, delicious and rich flavour and nutrient-packed, avocados are the perfect superfood to keep you cosy, thriving and healthy during the winter months ahead. More than just a summer staple, avocados are filled with beneficial nutrients to help you get…

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Evidence has found that 1 in 4 people under the age of 25 are currently experiencing bullying in the UK, and a further 77% of this age group have been bullied at some point in their lives. The research was carried out by The Mix, the UK’s leading digital support service for under 25’s in collaboration with Shout, the UK’s crisis text service.  This year alone, 10,000 conversations looking for support about bullying have been held with 6,000 texters contacting Shout – an average of 35 conversations about bullying every day. Of these, 75% are with young people and 35% of these conversations are…

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Ready, set, go! Kandima Maldives is revving up the excitement with the launch of Fast Track, the Maldives’ first-ever professional-grade electric go-kart track. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Indian Ocean, this 500-metre track is the longest, fastest, and most exhilarating karting experience in the region, perfect for adrenaline seekers and families alike. Officially opening on 15 November 2024, Kandima builds upon its uniquely universal appeal with a seamless blend of active and entertainment offerings. The ultimate holiday destination for all with, Fast Track here to fuel unforgettable memories as the premier playground for guests of all ages. More Track, More Speed,…

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With Autumn in full swing, there is no better time to announce the launch of Cheers and Cheese to EU, a full program of culinary events, dedicated to the appreciation of Prosecco PDO and Grana Padano PDO. It is a celebration and marriage of these two European heroes that are renowned for their classic heritage and endless versatility. To honour the historic popularity of these delicious classics, Cheers and Cheese to EU will be doing a menu takeover at 6 x participating restaurants, for a three week period in November which will feature Grana Padano PDO and Prosecco PDO as the star ingredients. The events will take place…

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A packed room is expected within Parliament next week, as a delegation from Denmark arrives to outline their version of a sustainable food and farming policy to their British counterparts. At the event being staged by the Vegetarian Society, the new Labour minister for farming and food security Daniel Zeichner will be speaking alongside a delegation from Denmark, which includes Rasmus Prehn, member of the Danish Parliament and who as Food and Farming Minister was instrumental in ushering in a whole new approach to food and farming policy, known as the National Plant-based Action Plan. The multi-year, €115 million programme…

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