Food

One of India's most popular chefs has started a petition to get the humble leaves designated "India's national herb".

Chef Ranveer Brar has described coriander - called dhaniya or kothmir in India, and cilantro in the US - is the superstar of our kitchen. "No Indian dish is complete without coriander,” he says.

Moore House Cocktails makers of luxurious handcrafted small-batch cocktails, has partnered with Rick Stein to create a range of ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled serves.

The three Moore House cocktails – Old Fashioned, Margarita and Espresso Martini – have been chosen specifically by Charlie Stein, Director of the Rick Stein Group, to be served across Rick Stein restaurants and hotels and for purchase via Stein's at Home online shop which offers nationwide delivery.

Does anything say party more than a humongous bottle of hand-popped artisanal popcorn? Popcorn Kitchen founders Louise & Andy both remember the Silver Jubilee all too fondly, with vivid childhood memories of street parties, never-ending tables of homemade fare and an over-arching sense of feel-good. 

Perfect for the little ones, Cadbury World has announced the return of the popular Adult and Toddler pass, as well as a special trail featuring Freddo. The Bournville-based attraction has relaunched its Adult and Toddler pass, so one adult and child aged five and under can enjoy discounted entry Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays during term time, with combined tickets priced at just £18.

What’s more, Cadbury World will be giving little ones a special way to experience the attraction, as young detectives can set off on an adventure to discover the names of Freddo’s friends.

Tipton-based pie makers Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory is raising a toast this week as it celebrates the anniversary of the launch of their popular Pies by Post home delivery service.

Faced with the prospect of being unable to welcome diners to their Tipton pub and restaurant during lockdown, Mad O’Rourke’s owners launched Pies by Post in March 2021 to bring its famous pies to the masses. 

A brand new restaurant is opening its doors in Warwick this week, marking the next chapter for one of the town's well-known pubs. No. 34 Garden & Grill has opened its doors, transforming the former Racehorse pub on Stratford Road into a unique bar and restaurant for Warwickshire.

The venue is the brainchild of Jonathan Carter-Morris and Marc Hornby, who run Kenilworth's oldest pub, the Virgins & Castle, as well as award-winning catering business Caviar & Chips and Shropshire-based boutique wedding venue Stockton House.

The Asian & Oriental Chef Awards are open to the countries professional chefs across all Asian and Oriental cuisines, nominations were invited from members of the public, restaurant critics, food journalists, bloggers and restaurateurs. Pushkar’s Head Chef, Vinod

Singh was proudly awarded second place at the live final cook-off event in London, which was a very tense and close battle between the countries top Asian and Oriental chefs.

Independent coffee house Damascena has relocated its head offices to Birmingham after agreeing an additional 1,200 sq ft lease at SevenCapital’s Lyndon House development in Edgbaston. The popular Middle Eastern coffee house, delicatessen and bakery, which has four existing venues located in key areas across Birmingham, previously agreed to take a total of 2,570 square feet (sq ft) of space on a 10-year lease to launch its fifth branch.

The Mindful Baker, a Suffolk-based company teaching mindfulness through the art of baking, is to launch a new one-day course in the wake of the pandemic. 

The course, designed with busy professionals in mind, teaches meditation techniques as well as how to bake artisan sourdough bread and pizza.

Pancake Day is fast approaching (March 1st)! And as so many of us have tried our hands at home baking (be it successfully or not) over the past two years, it should come as no surprise that according to Google Trends data, interest in Pancake Day reached its highest ever peak in 2021!

With Pancake Day (March 1st) now close on the horizon, online cake shop Jack & Beyond wanted to dig deeper, and find out what the UK loves to put on their pancakes more than anything else.

Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire, the leading destination marketing organisation for the rural county of Herefordshire, alerts us to the best new pubs and recently refurbished restaurants to enjoy a delicious, local Sunday roast.

Set over-looking the glorious Herefordshire Golf Course and with a glamorous new refurbishment following its recent purchase by a consortium of local business people, The Causeway is a gorgeous spot for a Sunday lunch.

Experts at BBC Good Food, the UK’s number one food media brand, are predicting the pancake grazing platter as the biggest trend for Pancake Day next week (Tuesday 1 March), saying the chance to get together and share a celebratory meal after last year’s lockdowns and disrupted Christmas and New Year plans is too good to miss. 

News that flagship BBC television series Masterchef is relocating to Birmingham has been warmly welcomed as a ringing endorsement of the city’s creative talent and culinary pedigree. Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, said the diverse range of dining options in the city, along with its burgeoning creative sector meant Birmingham was natural new home for the long-running popular series.

Mainbrace, a Cornish brand known for its award-winning golden rum, launches Mainbrace Cornish Dry Gin to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

It has announced an extension to its spirits range in the form of a craft gin. Born from the naval term 'splice the mainbrace' that celebrates courage, teamwork, and friendship, Mainbrace's history is rooted in naval traditions.

The Head Chef at Birmingham's fine dining Indian Restaurant, Pushkar Cocktail Bar & Dining has been announced as a finalist at the Asian & Oriental Chef Awards.

Pushkar’s Head Chef, Vinod Singh has been announced as a finalist and will be invited to a live final cook-off event, to be held at Pillars Kitchen, at the University of West London, in late February.

Next Home has created a TikTok recipe index containing the most popular recipes on TikTok alongside their nutritional values, the ingredients and a step-by-step guide to recreate at home. 

Recipe trends such as Feta Pasta and Dalgona Coffee have taken the internet by storm, with some TikTok recipe videos seeing as many as 3.2 billion views (and counting). But what are the world’s favourite TikTok recipes and how can they be recreated in your home kitchen?