food

Jerusalem's vibrant food - a book review

Authored by Tim Harris
Posted: Mon, 03/04/2013 - 10:40am

Any book with the title "Jerusalem" is a challenge for both authors and readers, given the complexities, misrepresentations and confusing images inherent in that city. For the visitor, first impressions of Jerusalem, perhaps to do with the light or the architecture, give way to questions, about the different cultures and their histories, and then on to concerns about how these cultures mix (or rather, don't) particularly the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. And then beyond these concerns come others less obvious, but which surface from time to time.

The line that divides...

Top UK wine expert to host evening at Exeter hotel

Leading wine expert Stan Parks will be joining The Magdalen Chapter’s Head Chef, Ben Bulger, for an evening of impressive food and wine matching.

Tickets are now on sale for this event that is taking place on Wednesday April 17th at 7pm at The Magdalen Chapter Hotel, Exeter. Guests will be able to indulge in an array of wines from across the world as well as enjoying a lively commentary from one of the UK’s top wine experts.

The evening’s host is Stan Parks, from Milton Sandford Wines, who has been sourcing great wines for over two decades. His love affair with wine started...

Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education chooses fresh food after horse meat revelations

The Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has responded to the news that one of its catering suppliers, Sodexo, has found traces of horse meat in one of its frozen beef products, by saying: "Of the 80 products recalled as a precaution by Sodexo, the Deaf Academy only uses four, and we have immediately removed them from our kitchens.

"The Academy is committed to the highest standards of health and safety for our students and we were awarded the best possible food hygiene rating by Exeter City Council last year. The majority of our food is cooked on site, from scratch, using fresh...

ABBA Charity Tribute Night

ABBA, one of the bestselling acts of all time, are being brought back to life! Relive the ABBA experience live and join the band ABBA Sensation in saying Thank You For The Music , as they revive one of the most successful acts in the history of pop music!

The show has amazing costumes, exciting choreography, sizzling performances and a sprinkling of light-hearted humour to produce a dynamic jaw-dropping show with universal appeal. The band even speaks Swedish during the live performance!

Get your metallic flared jumpsuits out and retro platform shoes on and come ready to be...

NFU President secures role as EU food chain chairman

Farmers and co-operatives from across the EU have endorsed NFU President Peter Kendall for a further two year term as Chairman of the Copa-Cogeca Food Chain Working Party to represent all EU farming unions.

Mr Kendall, continuing in the role he started in 2010, said he was ready to push forward with the significant progress already made at the EU level and was looking forward to continuing to work with farmers and co-operatives across Europe.

“The significant issues in the food supply chain remain a personal priority for me, and indeed for the NFU as an organisation. With...

Free workshops in Exeter for families with allergic children

If your family is affected by severe allergies then one of these free workshops is for you! Both workshops are being held at The Rougemont Hotel.

The workshops are free although donations are always gratefully received. Places should be booked in advance (details below).

Family Workshop - Saturday 20th April 2013, 1pm-5pm

This fun workshop aims to help parents and their allergic children, aged from 11 to 18, who are growing in independence by:

  • Proving support and advice on assessing and managing the risks associated with living with food allergy
  • ...

Top chefs share industry secrets at city hotel

Passionate foodies will tomorrow be descending on The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter for the first of its monthly Cooks' Clubs.

These events are new for 2013 and are scheduled to take place on the last Friday of every month.

Guests can take a monthly voyage with Head Chef Ben Bulger and the team as they explore some of the very best seasonal ingredients. Cooks Club is a friendly affair where guests can enjoy a demonstration followed by a glass of fizz and a two course lunch.

Tomorrow (Friday 25th January) the feature for the session is working with purple sprouting...

First restaurant by Michael Caines Academy student

An aspiring chef training at the Michael Caines Academy is the first student to open up his own restaurant in Exeter.

Second year student, Ryan Mell, will be opening up his dream restaurant “The Salty Pigeon” on 22nd January 2013, at 29 Magdalen Road, Exeter.

The student, who is a local from Exeter, sees this as a great business opportunity and is hoping to bring the community exciting food, job opportunities for the local people and his ‘salty’ pigeon.

The Salty Pigeon is a 30 seat restaurant which will consist of a variety of food ranging from local to exotic...

Happy New Year from all at The Exeter Daily

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! It has been an exciting start for us, with an overwhelmingly positive welcome by the various communities in Exeter, but that is nothing compared to what is to come in 2013. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the website so far, but to those who have not posted a story yet, why not add this to your New Year's Resolutions?

Have you been impressed by a local restaurant, exhibition or theatre production? You can share your thoughts by registering with us for free (if you have not done so already) and posting a story on any subject from...

Ninjas in training at Exeter's new YO! Sushi

With less than a week to go until the opening of Exeter's latest eatery, YO! Sushi, there was a flurry of activity today as the restaurant was taken over by a team of 'ninjas in training' to get up to speed in time for the opening date of 22nd Novebmer. The conveyor belts are already whizzing around and the staff are raring to go..

Having undergone sushi training in YO! Sushi's Bath branch last year, I have a high degree of respect for these chefs and the expertise used to prepare the exquisitely produced food that YO! Sushi is renowned for. Whether you choose the...

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