Sunday 20 May 2012
That's Travel: Malmaison launches new menu at its brasseries
That's Travel: Malmaison launches new menu at its brasseries: Malmaison, the luxury boutique hotel brand in the UK, has announced the launch of a new...
Thursday 17 May 2012
The Gate Opens to Brings Exciting Vegetarian Cuisine to Islington
The Gate,
London's most successful vegetarian restaurant since 1989, will open in
Islington on 1st June 2012, offering diners in North East London the
chance to enjoy vegetarian cuisine at its best. The Gate Hammersmith
will be temporarily closed for refurbishment on 19th May until 1st
October 2012.
The Gate announces the launch of its new restaurant, bringing exciting vegetarian cuisine to diners in North East London. On 1st June The Gate will open in Islington at 370 St Johns Street, introducing a tempting mezze bar menu - perfect to share, and a delicious weekend brunch. The new daily set menu is designed to attract lunchtime and early evening / pre-theatre diners, who can choose 2 or 3 courses at great prices. We will of course also be serving our award winning à la carte.
The Daniel Brothers started trading in Hammersmith in December 1989, knowing nothing about running a restaurant, simply knowing that food should be celebrated. Inspired by their cultural background, they created a menu which blended Indo–Iraqi cooking with traditional Jewish food. Over the years, French and Italian influences have matured their seasonal creative dishes into delicious international cuisine. The Gate has become a successful family-run vegetarian restaurant, recently quoted as London's most popular vegetarian restaurant earlier this year. Michael and Adrian have produced 2 cookbooks and have recently been nominated for other awards, not to mention the back catalogue of amazing reviews.
Michael Daniel’s passion for sourcing ingredients with care and intensifying flavour through careful cooking and unusual food combinations has helped The Gate to become what it is today. “I am delighted to bring exciting vegetarian cuisine to North East London in a fun and relaxed way.” Michael adds “Launching The Gate Islington has given us the added opportunity of refreshing our restaurant in Hammersmith ready for the re-launch on 1st October.”
The Gate Islington is located opposite Sadlers Wells theatre, near Angel underground tube station and will be open on 1st June 2012. The Hammersmith restaurant will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from 19th May, reopening for business as usual on 1st October 2012.
The Gate announces the launch of its new restaurant, bringing exciting vegetarian cuisine to diners in North East London. On 1st June The Gate will open in Islington at 370 St Johns Street, introducing a tempting mezze bar menu - perfect to share, and a delicious weekend brunch. The new daily set menu is designed to attract lunchtime and early evening / pre-theatre diners, who can choose 2 or 3 courses at great prices. We will of course also be serving our award winning à la carte.
The Daniel Brothers started trading in Hammersmith in December 1989, knowing nothing about running a restaurant, simply knowing that food should be celebrated. Inspired by their cultural background, they created a menu which blended Indo–Iraqi cooking with traditional Jewish food. Over the years, French and Italian influences have matured their seasonal creative dishes into delicious international cuisine. The Gate has become a successful family-run vegetarian restaurant, recently quoted as London's most popular vegetarian restaurant earlier this year. Michael and Adrian have produced 2 cookbooks and have recently been nominated for other awards, not to mention the back catalogue of amazing reviews.
Michael Daniel’s passion for sourcing ingredients with care and intensifying flavour through careful cooking and unusual food combinations has helped The Gate to become what it is today. “I am delighted to bring exciting vegetarian cuisine to North East London in a fun and relaxed way.” Michael adds “Launching The Gate Islington has given us the added opportunity of refreshing our restaurant in Hammersmith ready for the re-launch on 1st October.”
The Gate Islington is located opposite Sadlers Wells theatre, near Angel underground tube station and will be open on 1st June 2012. The Hammersmith restaurant will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from 19th May, reopening for business as usual on 1st October 2012.
National Vegetarian Week
Going permanently meat-free is not for everyone, but even occasional
forays into the veggiesphere could cut costs, boost your health and make
you a better cook, claims Cook Vegetarian magazine. Urging non-veggies from all walks of life to experience meals without meat during National Vegetarian Week (21st-27th May 2012), Cook Vegetarian offers more than 500 free recipes on www.cookveg.co.uk to inspire and delight meat-free cooks. Need convincing? Check out Cook Vegetarian's top
4 reasons to put more veggie dishes on the menu:
1 Every little counts for health
When it comes to the benefits of vegetarianism on your body, it isn't just acase of all or nothing. A recent Harvard study found that each extra serving of processed meat per day increased the chance of premature death by 20%, while the World Cancer Research Fund has recommended people limit consumption to 500g (cooked weight) of red meat a week, avoiding processed meat altogether. So, opting for vegetarian recipes just a couple of times a week in place of red meat could contribute significantly to a healthier
lifestyle.
2 Money matters
With food prices still on the rise, where we spend our grocery pounds is more important than ever. While there's no denying that you can eat cheaply without giving up meat, an unprocessed vegetarian diet can't be beaten on cost per serving. Top-notch seasonal vegetables are available at a steal from markets (or you can grow your own for pence); combine with low-cost grains and dried pulses and you have seriously frugal food. For example, a scratch-cooked shepherdess pie made with lentils can cost just 47p per portion for a hearty, balanced meal.
3 It's the future...
With the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation estimating that nearly a fifth of global greenhouse gases are caused by meat production, plus the swathes of rainforest and other rich ecosystems being cleared, and the water needed, to graze livestock and to grow crops to feed them – eating less meat offers one avenue to a more sustainable future. Simply eating less intensively farmed meat on fewer occasions can reduce your carbon footprint, while opting for an entirely plant-based diet (without dairy) is the gold standard of eco-eating.
4 Hugh can... so you can too!
But can a foodie really enjoy and savour vegetarian cuisine? Yes, says Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall one of many TV chefs to champion the meat-free cause in recent months. The former king of carnivores claims that since launching his book River Cottage Veg Every Day, most of his meals contain 'little or no meat' but that he now eats 'better than ever'. Hugh even spent four months entirely without fish or meat to lend weight to his argument that vegetables deserve pride of place on everyone's plate, and was surprised just how much he got out of the experience. So why not take up the vegetarian challenge and expand your foodie horizons too?
4 reasons to put more veggie dishes on the menu:
1 Every little counts for health
When it comes to the benefits of vegetarianism on your body, it isn't just acase of all or nothing. A recent Harvard study found that each extra serving of processed meat per day increased the chance of premature death by 20%, while the World Cancer Research Fund has recommended people limit consumption to 500g (cooked weight) of red meat a week, avoiding processed meat altogether. So, opting for vegetarian recipes just a couple of times a week in place of red meat could contribute significantly to a healthier
lifestyle.
2 Money matters
With food prices still on the rise, where we spend our grocery pounds is more important than ever. While there's no denying that you can eat cheaply without giving up meat, an unprocessed vegetarian diet can't be beaten on cost per serving. Top-notch seasonal vegetables are available at a steal from markets (or you can grow your own for pence); combine with low-cost grains and dried pulses and you have seriously frugal food. For example, a scratch-cooked shepherdess pie made with lentils can cost just 47p per portion for a hearty, balanced meal.
3 It's the future...
With the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation estimating that nearly a fifth of global greenhouse gases are caused by meat production, plus the swathes of rainforest and other rich ecosystems being cleared, and the water needed, to graze livestock and to grow crops to feed them – eating less meat offers one avenue to a more sustainable future. Simply eating less intensively farmed meat on fewer occasions can reduce your carbon footprint, while opting for an entirely plant-based diet (without dairy) is the gold standard of eco-eating.
4 Hugh can... so you can too!
But can a foodie really enjoy and savour vegetarian cuisine? Yes, says Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall one of many TV chefs to champion the meat-free cause in recent months. The former king of carnivores claims that since launching his book River Cottage Veg Every Day, most of his meals contain 'little or no meat' but that he now eats 'better than ever'. Hugh even spent four months entirely without fish or meat to lend weight to his argument that vegetables deserve pride of place on everyone's plate, and was surprised just how much he got out of the experience. So why not take up the vegetarian challenge and expand your foodie horizons too?
Tuesday 15 May 2012
DiscountVouchers.co.uk May Deals has Savings on Top Brand Restaurants and Retailers
DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the website that helps UK consumers save money at over 800 leading stores and suppliers, has this week introduced new deals to get shoppers savings on May dining out and other goods. The voucher codes site has sourced new online vouchers redeemable at leading stores like Clarks and Debenhams plus top pizza chain Pizza Express.
One of the UK's best-known pizza chains is available on a budget through the latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals in the shape of Pizza Express. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website this week offers shoppers newly updated Pizza Express deals which they can use to get hold of great value - deals on show include 2 for 1 + Pizza.
Other top brands and retailers can be had on a budget too this month thanks to DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Among the deals redeemable at hundreds of top stores is a choice of new money off coupons which features deals such as a £25 Sainsbury’s gift card when you buy BT Broadband online, 20% Off Selected Outdoor Toys at Debenhams and Free Delivery & Returns at Clarks.
Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “Brits do love a bargain and saving money at top name stores and restaurants is always popular - so we're pleased to help people out right now. These new deals we've sourced this week are perfectly-timed to help people get more for their money this May and through the summer."
DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.
For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk
Sunday 13 May 2012
The Ice Man Cometh … with Icely Done's Frozen Cocktail Sticks
Icely Done Havana Club rum and coconut
Each Icely Done cocktail stick is expertly blended using quality branded spirits and sustainably sourced ingredients to create six tantalising flavours to inject magic into any event, party or any social occasion.
Choose from:
Finlandia grapefruit vodka & Pomegranate
Absolut lemon vodka & Raspberry
Havana Club rum & Coconut
Havana Club 3yr rum & Mango
Campari & Blood Orange
Beefeater gin & Lemon
Created by Lefti Christodoulou, an internationally renowned bartender and drinks' industry professional, Icely Done cocktail sticks are inspired by a Brazilian fresh fruit product sold as a street drink to quench thirsts in hot climates.
“Icely Done cocktail sticks are a stylish, nostalgic and affordable way to instantly serve up an ice cold cocktail for your guests. I’ve mixed each flavour to impart a genuine cocktail experience of superior quality and taste while also being refreshing, mouth-watering and moreish. We freeze our cocktail sticks as soon as we have created the blend so they are free of additives and preservatives and taste just like a good cocktail or blended fresh fruit ice cold shot,” says Lefti.
So, when the hot weather cometh ring the Icely Done Man on 07534 934 744 or order online. Prices start from just £1.50 per cocktail stick based on a minimum order of 20 and are inclusive of VAT. Delivery within the M25 is free with charges applicable outside of the Greater London area. www.icelydone.com
Tuesday 8 May 2012
That's Health: Can honey really help you become an Olympic athlet...
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Monday 7 May 2012
That's Gardening: BBC Gardeners' World Live & BBC Good Food Show Sum...
That's Gardening: BBC Gardeners' World Live & BBC Good Food Show Sum...: It's good to know that kids go free to BBC Gardeners' World Live and the BBC Good Food Show Summer on Family weekend. On Saturday 16th a...
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