NHP Food and Drink

04/11/2011

Ever try to make meatballs and find it never works out right? We gave the answer courtesy of the Guardian at http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/nov/03/how-to-cook-perfect-meatballs

Are meatballs the prince of mince? Which country makes the best version, and what do you serve them with?

02/11/2011

Its the time of year now for fireworks, bonfires, penny for a guy and of course Toffee Apples. So we have foudn out how to make some Nuttee Toffee Apples on the BBC Food site at http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/nuttytoffeeapples_68088

Studded with crunchy nuts, these grown-up toffee apples work well for a Halloween or Bonfire Night party recipe.

31/10/2011

Never ever are we too busy for pudding! Besides we would like to know who on here still has pudding in the week, or is it purely a weekend thing? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/8856097/Busy-lifestyles-eat-into-pudding-time.html

For millions of Britons, the proof of the pudding is – sadly - no longer in the eating.

28/10/2011

These are good

Spooky treats and recipes that go bump in the night - welcome to 4Food's scarily delicious selection of Halloween recipes and cooking tips for some serious family fun.

26/10/2011

Angel Eden blog has been busy reviewing our book Auberge du Chocolat and trying out a couple of the recipes. Have a look and see how they got on at http://www.angeledenblog.com/2011/10/auberge-du-chocolat-book-review.html

It’s no big secret than I am a huge Chocolate fan, particularly homemade chocolates. When I was heavily pregnant with my last child I spent quite a few weeks in hospital. I was feeling rather sorry for myself as you might imagine but was instantly lifted when my husband arrived with a big box of hom...

26/10/2011

At this time of year chestnuts are plentyful. Find out how to make a liqueur out of them at http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/oct/26/how-to-make-chestnut-liqueur

Taking inspiration from southern Europe, John Wright puts an oft overlooked ingredient to good use

24/10/2011

We think that if you are in and around Kensington London you should all try out this place! If you like a bit of Parisian confectionary it is a must... Read about it at http://www.metromagnet.co.uk/post/11768519315/cremerie-creperie-south-kensington

A Sweet Taste of Paris in South Kensington Housed in a listed building which was once, aptly, a dairy, Cremerie Creperie is a little slice of Parisian confectionary culture located in the rarefied...

24/10/2011

Looking for some good wine deals to go with your dining? Well look no further then The Telegraph at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/wine/7084967/Best-wine-deals.html

Best wine deals this week, including Asda Extra Special Crozes Hermitage 2008 France; Amalaya de Colome Malbec blend 2009 Salta, Argentina; Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Australia.

24/10/2011

This looks great and the style is so different compared to the traditional cake design. We would love you guys to try it and let us know what you think?

21/10/2011

We have found a recipe for a damn good Tarte Tatin courtesy of and think thatyou guys should have a go and let us know what you think? Get the recipe at http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/oct/20/how-to-cook-perfect-tarte-tatin

A glorious sticky sweet toffee-topped French treat and one of the things apples most want to be when they grow up. How caramelised do you like them, and on what sort of pastry?

21/10/2011

This gives a new spin on the old bread! We like it a lot

19/10/2011

Our friend Karen has been reviewing our book Fishy Fishy and has tried out the Fishy Fishy Fish Pie which looked amazing. See her full review at http://lavenderandlovage.blogspot.com/2011/10/you-shall-have-little-fishy-on-little.html

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19/10/2011

Looking for some scary biscuits to make for Halloween? BBC Food has some great cookies that you can try and they cook in no time at all. Visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/scary_halloween_cookies_86970

Try colouring the cookie dough with black or red food colouring; it may not be pretty but it will be scary.

19/10/2011

Thanks for popping by and liking our page Spencer Deamer

12/10/2011

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is either on a mission to get a lot of publicity or his comment was taken out of context! Whatever... he is going to get a barrage of abuse of this in The Independant http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/tv-chef-would-eat-puppy-2368748.html

TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has declared that eating puppy meat is no more morally objectionable than consuming pork. Asked whether he would try loin of Labrador, he told the Radio Times:

12/10/2011

Thanks for liking our page Helen Bond, Michelle Peters Jones & Felicity Smith

10/10/2011

Learn to make chocolates like a pro... Go to http://www.channel4.com/4food/ and search for our recipes using the term Auberge du Chocolat

Welcome to 4Food from Channel 4. Get all the best recipes from Channel 4's chefs; including Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall. Plus, loads of fantastic food features.

10/10/2011

Do you love spicy food but find you can't handle the hotness of it all? Not a problem, The Telegraph has the solution with a quick 8 point guide on their site at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/8813506/How-to-eat-spicy-foods.html

The burning sensation that can make you feel like your mouth is on fire and makes you break out in a sweat is caused by the chemical capsaicin in chilli peppers. As it enters your bloodstream it makes the body feel it is hotter than it acutally is and triggers physical reactions designed to...

10/10/2011

This looked so good we had to share it!

This indulgent pudding from Pig in the Kitchen is the ideal way to complete a dinner party with friends. Browse thousands of recipes on 4Food from Channel 4.

10/10/2011

Thanks for liking our page Lahra Thwaite-Benn, Abigail Cunvin, Jane Mse English & Vicki Page-Clark

10/10/2011

Fuss Free Living has had a look at our book and posted a review. She wishes that the book had of been out when her daughter was younger. Read the review for yourself at http://fussfreeliving.com/2011/10/book-review-25-foods-kids-hate/

Oh how I wish I had had this book when I was new mum to my daughter H who had just started becoming a ‘fussy eater’ aged 1… Instead I hade a rude and unsympathetic GP whose (lack of) advice I feel set the course for a challenging 6+ years of extreme fussy eating and associated stress….

07/10/2011

We what Oxford Cupcakes tried out when we sent them a copy of our book Special Cupcakes by Wendy Sweetser at http://www.oxfordcupcakes.co.uk/2011/10/special-cupcakes-book-review-by-oxford-cupcakes

I received the book Special Cupcakes, by Wendy Sweetser last week, and wanted to share with you all what a great cupcake book it is! I have made a couple

07/10/2011

Would you like to win some gardening books? GardenersWorld.com is running a competition to win a copies of Grow Your Own Winter Food, foraging, Herbs and Spices and The Garden Organic Book of Compost. Visit http://www.gardenersworld.com/win/competitions/1011-win-gardening-books/

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07/10/2011

Looking to win some our cupcake books featured on this page? Visit the Working London Mummy blog at http://www.workinglondonmummy.com/ for your chance to win Cupcakes by Sue McMahon and Divine Cupcakes by Tamara Jane

05/10/2011

Only 4% of the under 25s are tea drinkers... What!!!!!! We wouldn't be the country we are today without the good old english cuppa. Read the article at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/not-my-bag-tea-loses-youth-appeal-2364697.html

The great British tradition of brewing a cuppa could become a thing of the past as just 4 per cent of tea-drinkers are under 25.

05/10/2011

Thanks for stopping by and liking our page Satrio Arif

04/10/2011

Are you ready for the final of The Great British Bake Off tonight? It promises to make you really hungry but will be good viewing. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/8804477/Tonights-final-of-BBC-Twos-The-Great-British-Bake-Off-is-like-The-X-Factor-but-with-cake.html

Millions will be gripped by tonight’s final on BBC Two of The Great British Bake Off.

03/10/2011

Win a copy of our book Food Of The Grand Trunk Road which looks a the food, culture and traditions that have sprung up along the oldest and longest route of South Asia. Visit http://bit.ly/bRSLiV to enter. Competition ends 31st October.

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03/10/2011

Fancy a great looking recipes from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall? He has published a recipe for a fig and almond tart and it looks really good. Get the recipe for yourself at http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/sep/30/fig-tart-roast-honey-recipes

Sure, British-grown figs will never match their continental cousins on the sheer, sticky sweetness front, but that doesn't mean we should give up on them altogether

03/10/2011

Something different for you pizza lovers out there

03/10/2011

Good morning all and hello to our newest fans Encarnacion Garcia Ambar, Elisabeth Ptak, Anne Weston & Heather Flockhart

30/09/2011

Fancy a fantastic dessert? Why not try your hand at this Plum and Almond Tart! Recipe taken from BBC Food. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/plumandalmondtart_86705

Juicy plums and almonds are a match made in heaven in this delicious pud.

29/09/2011

Here is something that all you coffee lovers will like, us included. Coffee has finally been linked to lower rates of depression. See for yourself at http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/coffee-linked-to-lower-rates-of-depression-2361454.html

Drinking several cups of coffee a day may help prevent depression in women, a study suggests.

29/09/2011

Hello Gwyn Sharps thanks for liking our page

28/09/2011

Here are the Rosemary and Honey cupcakes that Nutmegs Seven blog baked. you can see her post about baking these and the cupcake books on her blog at http://www.nutmegsseven.co.uk/2011/09/rosemary-honey-cupcakes-three-cupcake.html Thanks to Elly for allowing us to publish this