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Taste of Edinburgh
A ’Taste’ festival is coming to Edinburgh this week; Taste of Edinburgh follows the success of similar events in London, Dublin and Birmingham, and will soon make its Scottish debut (7th-10th June 2007). In a bid to promote Edinburgh as the culinary capital of Scotland, the likes
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Gourmet weekends at Inverlochy Castle in Scotland
Inverlochy Castle Hotel is delighted to announce three Gourmet Weekends with Albert Roux this winter. Guests arrive on Friday afternoon where they will be met by Mr Albert Roux, then relax in the Drawing Room or Great Hall with afternoon tea. In the evening there will be an informal three-co
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Growing gourmet scene in Bangkok?
According to the Mail & Guardian, Bangkok is achieving a growing reputation as a centre for the gourmet lifestyle that could soon rival the likes of Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. The city already hosted the Epicurean Masters of the World event which I blogged about earlier this year,
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Starwood plans to put an end to trans
It’s not happened yet but apparently Starwood Resorts & Hotels Worldwide, Inc plan to elimiate trans-fats from food, catering, room service, bar and lounge menus at many of its properties by the end of 2007. Their press release states that:
[Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwi
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Yo Sushi at Heathrow Terminal 3
Opening today at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 3 is Yo Sushi, with seats for 56 people as well as a take-away option. Hot and cold dishes are available, all under 5 and, if you’re running late, you can pre-order your take-away online or by calling +44 (0)8701 90 80 40
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New recipe feature on A Luxury Travel Blog
Starting this month, I shall be running a new “Recipe of the Week” feature on A Luxury Travel Blog. A new recipe will be published every Friday morning. Please give them a try and let me know what you think via the comments link.
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Recipe of the week: Scallops with Two Caviars
Ingredients:
• 8 sea scallops
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 cups heavy cream
• salt, freshly ground pepper
• 4 teaspoons black caviar
• 4 teaspoons golden salmon caviar
• Nastrium blossoms for decoration
Directions:
Slice each scallop into 2 equal discs. Heat 2 tablesp
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Keith Floyd's Cookery Theatre Masterclass
Calling all budding gastronauts! Help is at hand as the original celebrity chef Keith Floyd, announces his Autumn 2007 ‘Cookery Theatre’ masterclass series at Linthwaite House Hotel in the Lake District. These exclusive events combine a relaxing break with a culinary masterclass
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Indulge at Changi
Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN), widely regarded as one of the best airports in the world, is holding a food festival which will run until 12th August 2007. During the event, more than 30 F&B outlets at the airport will discount their menu prices by between 10 and 50 per cent. Th
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Recipe of the week: Tomato, Anchovy and Red Olive Salad
This is a quick and easy salad that highlights both fresh and preserved Moroccan ingredients. The Moroccan red olives and Moroccan preserved lemons are essential for authentic flavor, and of course you should use vine-ripe tomatoes – it will be even more flavorful after a few hours whe
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Six cheeses to savour at the Park Hyatt Washington
If you’re a lover of cheese, then head for the Park Hyatt Washington. They have just unveiled a seasonal artisanal cheese menu which is available in the hotel’s lounge each night from 5.30pm to 11pm. Six different handcrafted cheeses, including Bandaged Wrapped Cheddar (winner of
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A Taste of Edmonton
One of Edmonton’s largest and most anticipated summer festivals is A Taste of Edmonton, held at Sir Winston Churchill Square and other locations in the Capital Region. It begins today and will run until 28th July 2007, with some 600,000 people expected to attend.
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Recipe of the week: Watermelon and Lychee Salad
This is a light, exotic, tangy, summery salad. To prepare the lychees, simply crack the leathery shells, and the skin will peel off easily. Black sesame seeds are readily available in Oriental markets.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups watermelon
• 2 dozen lychees (peeled)
• 1 bunch frisee (torn)
• 2 tb
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Recipe of the week: Tuna Niçoise Salad
This is a fabulous salad for winter or summer and a tuna party, full of different textures and rich flavours. Excellent as a main course – try serving it in a large dish in the centre of the table, with plenty of crusty bread.
Ingredients:
• 500g small new potatoes
• olive oil for coat
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Miami Spice 2007
The Miami Spice 2007 event is being heralded as “a mouth-watering summer restaurant promotion showcasing the very best of Miami cuisine” and will involve almost 80 of Miami’s top restaurants, each offering 3-course meals for $22 and $35 for lunch and dinner respectively. Th
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Berlin Beer Festival
Munich’s Oktoberfest invariably grabs all the media attention when it comes to German beer festivals, so spare a thought for the Berlin Beer Festival which takes place from 3rd to 5th August 2007. The event is free to attend (don’t get too hopeful… presumably you pay for an
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Cookery classes in Britain
In-the-know foodies are aware that Britain continues to define itself as a culinary destination. But many don’t know that it is also an excellent place to sharpen up your cooking skills in truly spectacular settings. At The Drawing Room in Wales, for instance, cooking students can stay
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Recipe of the week: Pineapple, lemongrass whipped cream and candied rose petals
This is a shot served to guests before the dessert courses start. The pineapple is creamy with citrus and pineapple notes, the lemongrass cream is slightly sweet and full of lemongrass flavor and the crunchy pieces of rose petals really make the flavors mend well.
Ingredients:
• butter
• bro
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Telluride Festival of the Arts 2007
The Telluride Festival of the Arts, one of the nation’s premier outdoor fine arts festivals, has announced its schedule of events for 16th-19th August 2007. Against the backdrop of the majestic San Juan Mountains, the festival offers visitors the opportunity to meet and talk with renow
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Château Val
The restored, fully-functioning Château Val-Joanis estate in southern France is thought to be up for sale. It produces its own wines and olive oil in an eco-friendly setting just east of Avignon and north of Aix-en-Provence. If tabloid rumours are anything to go by, though, you might
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