British Food Fortnight
In case you were unaware of it, the sixth British Food Fortnight has just begun.
It runs from 22nd September to 7th October 2007. Details of activities around the country, recipes and advice on eating British are available on www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
World's Largest Soup
World's Largest Soup
Following on from Edinburgh's largest bowl of porridge, Venezuela have claimed the world record on Saturday for making the largest pot of soup; a giant cauldron of stew, prepared by President Hugo Chavez's government.
The soup was prepared outdoors in downtown Caracas, and contained about 3,960 gallons of "sancocho" stew. The current record-holder listed on the Guinness World Records Web site, a pot of 1,413 gallons of spicy soup prepared in Durango, Mexico, in July.
The soup, called "Bolivarian stew", was enough to feed 60,000 to 70,000 people.
It contained 6,600 pounds of chicken, 4,400 pounds of beef and tons of vegetables.
Following on from Edinburgh's largest bowl of porridge, Venezuela have claimed the world record on Saturday for making the largest pot of soup; a giant cauldron of stew, prepared by President Hugo Chavez's government.
The soup was prepared outdoors in downtown Caracas, and contained about 3,960 gallons of "sancocho" stew. The current record-holder listed on the Guinness World Records Web site, a pot of 1,413 gallons of spicy soup prepared in Durango, Mexico, in July.
The soup, called "Bolivarian stew", was enough to feed 60,000 to 70,000 people.
It contained 6,600 pounds of chicken, 4,400 pounds of beef and tons of vegetables.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Porridge
Porridge
The world's largest bowl of porridge ever was created in Edinburgh this weekend.
It weighed 81.2kg, easily beating the previous world record of 66.26kg, and was served to around 2,000 people at the Edinburgh Farmers' Market.
The porridge was stirred by a specially commissioned 1.5m spurtle, and Stoats Porridge Bars provided 25kg of organic oats.
Border Tablet provided pieces of tablet to be sprinkled on top of the porridge, while Caurnie Soap produced a giant soap made with oats.
The Edinburgh Farmers' Market is held in the city's Castle Terrace
Edinburgh Farmers' Market takes place in the Castle Terrace car park, off Lothian Road, every Saturday from 0900 BST until 1400 BST.
It is the largest in Scotland, with over 70 producers attending regularly.
The world's largest bowl of porridge ever was created in Edinburgh this weekend.
It weighed 81.2kg, easily beating the previous world record of 66.26kg, and was served to around 2,000 people at the Edinburgh Farmers' Market.
The porridge was stirred by a specially commissioned 1.5m spurtle, and Stoats Porridge Bars provided 25kg of organic oats.
Border Tablet provided pieces of tablet to be sprinkled on top of the porridge, while Caurnie Soap produced a giant soap made with oats.
The Edinburgh Farmers' Market is held in the city's Castle Terrace
Edinburgh Farmers' Market takes place in the Castle Terrace car park, off Lothian Road, every Saturday from 0900 BST until 1400 BST.
It is the largest in Scotland, with over 70 producers attending regularly.
Friday, September 14, 2007
London Dining
London Dining
In news that will not surprise anyone who has eaten recently in London, Britain's capital city now rates as the world's most expensive city (even above Tokyo) for dining out.
An average meal, including a drink, tax and service for London diners runs to £39.09 pounds, up 2.9% from last year.
This is the conclusion of Zagat Survey, which published its 2008 London Restaurants guide on Wednesday.
I am a firm believer in "what goes around, comes around". Whilst London restaurant owners in the short term may be milking their customers, in the medium term once City bonuses have been slashed by the effects of the ongoing credit crunch we will see more realistic prices as the restaurants battle to find custom.
In news that will not surprise anyone who has eaten recently in London, Britain's capital city now rates as the world's most expensive city (even above Tokyo) for dining out.
An average meal, including a drink, tax and service for London diners runs to £39.09 pounds, up 2.9% from last year.
This is the conclusion of Zagat Survey, which published its 2008 London Restaurants guide on Wednesday.
I am a firm believer in "what goes around, comes around". Whilst London restaurant owners in the short term may be milking their customers, in the medium term once City bonuses have been slashed by the effects of the ongoing credit crunch we will see more realistic prices as the restaurants battle to find custom.
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