Edinburgh To London: Pedal Power The Change (18th – 23rd August 2009) August 17, 2009

Edinburgh To London: Pedal Power The Change 18th – 23rd August 2009

Fair Trade company Equal Exchange are proud to sponsor the Right to Play Edinburgh to London: Pedal Power the Change Bike Ride. Starting at Edinburgh Castle on Monday 17th August with Mark Cavendish (his first appearance since the Tour de France). One hundred riders will cycle their way cross country over 5 stages from August 18th to 23rd. Powered along the way by Equal Exchange Chilean flame walnuts the riders will pass through Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham, and Oxford, finishing outside Buckingham Palace on the 23rd August.

All proceeds from the race go to Right to Play; a charity that uses sport and play as low cost high impact ways to reach children and youths in the most disadvantaged areas in the world who are at risk of disease, malnutrition and exploitation.

Chocolate And Gluten-Free Afternoon Teas Introduced In The Winter Garden At The Landmark London August 17, 2009

Chocoholics will love the new Chocolate Afternoon Tea, which will be introduced in The Winter Garden at the luxurious five-star deluxe Landmark London in September 2009.

Afternoon Tea is a sumptuous affair and is served under The Winter Garden’s soaring palm trees within the spectacular eight-storey, glass-roofed central atrium. Served daily between 3pm and 6pm and accompanied by a live pianist or harpist, Afternoon Tea is enjoyed by visitors from around the world.

CHOCOLATE AFTERNOON TEA

Chocolate & orange Madeleine; White chocolate & mint macaroon; Marble cup-cake;
Chocolate dipped strawberries; Chocolate & raspberry crème brûlée; Chocolate brownie;
Vanilla & chocolate choux; Baked white chocolate cheesecake; Gateaux opera;
Dark chocolate & mango dream; Milk chocolate & banana pot au chocolat
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Warm freshly baked chocolate chip and fruit peel scones with Cornish clotted cream; homemade strawberry preserves; and hazelnut chocolate spread
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A selection of sandwiches
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Freshly brewed leaf tea, coffee or herbal infusion
£35.00

Enjoy with a glass of Taittinger Champagne
£40.00

Guests with intolerance to gluten will welcome the totally Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea (£30). This has been introduced due to the high demand from guests with special dietary requirements.

The traditional The Winter Garden Afternoon Tea (£30), and The Landmark Afternoon Tea (£35) with a glass of Taittinger Champagne are also available.

The Landmark London, 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ
To make a reservation, call +44 20 7631 8000 or visit www.landmarklondon.co.uk

LittleMissFoodie says: This sounds too good to be true! Lets hope the lovely people at The Landmark will let me review this…

Taste Of London Is The Capital¹S Most Exciting Restaurant, Food And Drink Event In Regent’s Park (18- 22 June) March 18, 2009

Top Taste of London chefs Michel Roux Jr, Tom Aikens and Atul Kochhar, with the Chair of the London Food Board, Rosie Boycott planting seeds and seedlings in the St James’s Park Allotment today (Monday, 16 March 2009), to mark the launch of ‘Taste of London'

 

Taste of London is the capital’s most exciting restaurant, food and drink event in Regent’s Park (18- 22 June).

The Royal Parks’ allotment in St James’s Park is in its third year and the theme for 2009 is how to grow your own in small spaces.

Each chef will oversee the growth of their own vegetables from March until 18 June, when Taste of London opens. Taste of London is inviting all the chefs at the show to grow their own. The best veg will be judged by Rosie and Mayor Boris Johnson on 18 June and all the produce grown will be used to prepare the chefs’ signature dishes at the show.

The planting supports the London Development Agency’s Capital Growth campaign, spearheaded by Rosie Boycott.

Capital Growth aims to transform the capital by creating 2,012 new food-growing spaces by 2012.

To book tickets for Taste of London visit www.tastefestivals.com or ring 0871 230 5581

Picnics For Lazy Summer Days March 11, 2009

Restaurant-quality food for alfresco dining.

Red Snapper Events is setting the pace for alfresco dining in London having announced the launch of its picnic range, taking the drama out of outdoor gatherings and romantic rendezvous.

The alfresco treats include fresh tiger prawns with lime, grilled breast of guinea fowl, Scottish lobster salad and pear frangipane tart. The picnic selection ranges from discreet to extravagant, thereby providing an option for every occasion and budget.

The picnics, designed for two to share, include everything needed to dine in the open air. Wine, water, cutlery, glasses, napkins and disposable plates all come beautifully displayed in a biodegradable cool box that can be used again.

A picnic revival encourages everyone to take advantage of outdoor spaces, from couples on a romantic date to larger groups of friends or colleagues celebrating or relaxing. Red Snapper Events takes that extra step and recommends five top London spots in which to enjoy your picnic:
- Primrose Hill – Look down over London and finish off the day with a play in Regents Park open-air theatre.
- Hampstead Heath – Escape central London and, if it rains, take a look around Kenwood House.
- Hyde Park – Find a secluded spot in the park or hire a rowing boat on the Serpentine.
- Little Venice – Sit by the canal and then take a boat trip to lively Camden lock.
- Postman’s Park – If you can’t make it out of the city, head to this central retreat and view the 34 Victorian plaques remembering everyday heroes.

A catered picnic removes the stress of preparing a meal, allowing participants to relax and enjoy the summer. Picnics are delivered to the door, with prices starting at £30.00 for two.

Red Snapper Events is best known for catering high-profile events such as Aston Martin, Innocent Drinks, World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards and Fashion Fringe.

Hector Ross, special projects director of Red Snapper Events, comments: “The picnic is the ultimate summer companion and a real chance to move dining and entertainment out into open spaces.” He adds: “Gone are the days of squashed jam sandwiches and bruised fruit picnics; we are offering services that will bring the picnic into the twenty-first century and give it a modern image.”

More information can be found at www.redsnapperevents.com

LittleMissFoodie Says: Roll on the sunny weather. I can’t wait to order one of these!