Category: News
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5 Ways to Use Pecan Nuts
A true nut of the Americas, the majority of the world’s pecan nuts come from the southern states of America and Mexico. Brilliant in the kitchen, pecans are widely used in cake, cookie, muffin, tart and sweet pie recipes but they’re just as useful in savoury dishes too. ABOUT: ANDREW GREEN Andrew Green is the…
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Gelf Alderson: River Cottage, Great Roasts
With responsibility for the kitchens and cooking school at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage, no one day is ever the same for Culinary Director Gelf Alderson. Working for one of the UK’s pioneers for seasonality and sustainability, we caught up with Gelf to discuss his route into the world of food, industry trends and the latest…
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From Tips to Savings: How to improve the financial well-being of your employees
Financial well-being encompasses the peace of mind and security that comes from effectively managing your financial resources. It’s about having the ability to cover your basic needs, plan for the future, and handle unexpected expenses without undue stress. In a world where financial stability often feels elusive, achieving and maintaining financial well-being has become increasingly…
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Catering with Compassion: Dementia-inclusive Dining
Catering for care home residents with dementia has many challenges including a decreased appetite, lack of interest in food and the loss of taste. Some may have no concept of time, which makes regular meal-times problematic. Getting to know the resident, their likes and dislikes is essential in order to ensure they receive proper nutritious…
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Shaun Hurrell: Barrio Comida & La Mesa
Having worked for-and-with some of the biggest names in food, chef Shaun Hurrell has been bringing the real Mexico to the north-east through his award-winning Barrio Comida restaurant. We caught up with Shaun to discuss his path to success and his latest restaurant, La Mesa. When did you start cooking and when did you first…
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How to Develop a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Menu
Tim Pethick is the founder and chief zerologist at Zero Zilch Zip, a specialist importer, distributor and retailer of a curated range of non-alcoholic drinks. WHAT DRINKS SHOULD BE FEATURED ON A LOW AND NON-ALCOHOL MENU? While some drinkers are sober for religious or health reasons and research suggests about 25% of Gen Z don’t…
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Eating for a Better Planet: Veganuary 2024
Veganuary has been hitting new heights every year and 2024 looks like it will be no different. With the number of participants growing and maintaining the change in their diet beyond January, it is an event operators can no longer ignore. As the festive season dies down, Veganuary is a great way to capitalise on…
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Vital Meals on Wheels Service ‘Heading for UK-Wide Collapse’ Without Government Intervention
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is calling for urgent Governmental intervention in the wake of a damning report, researched and written by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE), shows vital Meals on Wheels services on the brink of collapse, with only 29% still in operation across the UK, and fewer than 18%…
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Tom Kerridge – Signature Dish
Fresh from a busy summer fronting the successful Pub in the Park festivals across the UK, we caught up with the legend that is Tom Kerridge to get his latest take on the industry, hear why the UK needs a Ministry of Hospitality and find out about his latest cookbook – Real Life Recipes. How’s…
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Bisto’s 2023 Christmas Guide
This month Bisto has launched a Christmas Guide to help publicans and pub chefs maximise the festive and New Year trading opportunities, giving them a helping hand to deliver customer experiences to remember. With research highlighting that 61% of consumers want a unique experience they can’t create themselves at home this Christmas, the Christmas Guide…