04.11.2011
We’ve already told you how excited we are about the new recipe book that is being published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mrs Beeton’s first publication.
Mrs Beeton How to Cook* is packed full of modern advice on how to source good food plus delicious recipes – you’ll be whipping up British classics in your kitchen in no time!
And what’s even more exciting, is that we’ve teamed up with Mrs Beeton and Waterstone’s to offer one lucky winner a brand new, dream kitchen! Whether shaker style is your thing, or you prefer more of an Urban Gloss look, you’ll be able to find a range that you love.
You do have to be a Waterstone’s cardholder to enter the competition. Visit http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/pages/waterstones-card/200001512/ and find out how to enter!
*Available at Waterstone’s
30.09.2011
If you haven’t already seen our news, we are delighted to announce we are sponsoring Good Food’s new daily show MY KITCHEN, which will feature celebrity chefs inviting viewers into their homes.
You can catch our logo on the 30 minute daily show over the next 10 weeks, which started this week. Have you seen it yet?
So for all you food fanatics, get watching the show and see what celebrity chefs cook when they are out of the media spotlight.
14.07.2011
Are you celebrating the launch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2? Well, why leave the excitement at the cinema when you can bring the magic to your kitchen with the Harry Potter Cookbook.
Featuring over 150 recipes, this book contains every food mentioned in Harry Potter, from Pumpkin Pastries and Treacle Fudge to Mrs Weasley’s Homemade Toffee and Rock Cake.
With the holidays approaching, why not get your whisks at the ready and prepare to add a sprinkle of witchcraft and wizardry to your cooking.
For everyone from Potter fans to keen cooks, these recipes are sure to be a magical addition to any cookbook collection.
14.04.2010
To be honest, I’ve never really been a fan of ready meals – and it turns out that fast-food lovers are now a dying breed.
According to new research by Magnet, British people are turning their backs on ready meals in favour of home-cooked food. You can almost hear the sigh of relief from health fanatics across the UK.
The research has revealed that over half of us now cook more than we ever did before. In fact, nine out of 10 meals we eat at home are home-cooked fresh food instead of packaged meals.
The most popular home-cooked meal is Sheperd’s Pie, followed by roast dinner, egg & chips, Casserole and lamb chops.
The poll also shows that the ratio of home-cooked meals to ready meals is an incredible 9:1.
It’s looks like we’re all using our kitchens more than ever… and not just the microwave!
25.02.2010
Cash conscious Brits are turning back the clock according to new research into the nation’s eating habits, it was revealed today.
Traditional favourites are returning to the table as we try and save money on our weekly shopping. Even the legendary money-saving dish of the 1970s, Bubble and Squeak, is making a comeback as we spend more time in the kitchen than ever before!
A nationwide study by Magnet found that a massive 70% of us now cook dinner four times a week or more at home, and almost a quarter of all Brits prepare real home-cooked food in their kitchen every night of the week! We’re completely turning our backs on take-away meals.
The survey also found that more than two-thirds of us admit that we now regularly eat leftovers. Mostly young professionals aged between 25 – 35 – are behind the movement who refuse to waste leftovers from our dinner plates and instead recycle them into new meals the following day – just like their parents did back in the Seventies.
If you’ve never tried bubble and squeak, check out this great recipe by Anthony Worrall Thompson.
