Home-grown harvest: Leeks | The Caterer

Home-grown harvest: Leeks | The Caterer

[ad_1] Usually relegated to a base or a stock, the humble leek has a unique, subtle flavour and can be the star of the show in many recipes, says Russell Brown Leeks are one ingredient that form the base of so much cooking. A key ingredient in mirepoix, they can truly be called a building […]

How Do I Make Brown Butter?

How Do I Make Brown Butter?

[ad_1] The nutty flavor of brown butter and its golden color make it a luxurious addition to any dish. Herbs like sage and rosemary are especially delicious when fried in brown butter. Creamy mashed potatoes, gnocchi, ravioli, and even baked goods can all be enhanced with a touch of brown butter. So how do you […]

Compass CEO Richard Cousins dies in p...

Compass CEO Richard Cousins dies in p…

[ad_1] Compass group chief executive Richard Cousins has died in a seaplane accident near Sydney, Australia. The catering giant confirmed that 58 year old Cousins had died alongside four members of his family in the tragic accident. He was with his two sons, fiance and her daughter returning from a restaurant in Jerusalem Bay on […]

Book review: ‘River Cafe 30’ by Ruth ...

Book review: ‘River Cafe 30’ by Ruth …

[ad_1] For those of us in the restaurant trade with white hair and the eligibility for a free bus pass, it seems like only yesterday that the River Cafe blazed onto the London scene. The restaurant’s site in Hammersmith was nice enough, but not close to the exciting clusters of restaurants in Soho or Kensington […]

Salad Recipe: 4 Top Salad Recipes

Salad Recipe: 4 Top Salad Recipes

[ad_1] We all know the heavy feeling that hits after Christmas, your body begging you to lighten up and stop the consumption. It’s no coincidence that getting healthy is on most resolution lists. With this in mind we thought we’d bring you a delicious selection of salads, video recipes that are tasty enough to keep […]

Rick Stein made CBE in New Year’s Hon...

Rick Stein made CBE in New Year’s Hon…

[ad_1] Chef, restaurateur and TV personality Rick Stein headed a select number of hospitality industry figures to be featured in the New Year’s Honours List 2018. Stein has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the economy. He will add the honour to the Officer of the Order […]

Simple and Quick Appetizers | The City Cook, Inc.

[ad_1] Simple and Quick Appetizers | The City Cook, Inc. City Cook Logo Charcuterie Board With Cheese We’re heading fast into holiday entertaining time and whether you’re planning a big dinner or just inviting friends over for a drink, choosing and making hors d’oeuvres can be a confounding part of the cooking and hosting. […]

Keelung Fish Market with Ryohei Hieda

Keelung Fish Market with Ryohei Hieda

[ad_1] Be it fish, seafood, vegetables or meat, Japanese chefs are famously protective of the “fruits” of the Japanese terroir, preferring to import produce from the Land Of the Rising Sun rather than to source locally. However, a Japanese chef in Taipei has dared to be different. Ryohei Hieda is the head chef of Shoun […]

Fire damages café at London Zoo

Fire damages café at London Zoo

[ad_1] A café at London Zoo run by foodservice caterer Ampersand has been at the centre of a major fire this morning. More than 70 firefighters have been tackling the blaze at the Animal Adventure Café and shop, next to the children’s zoo. The fire brigade were called to the incident in Regent’s Park soon […]