Mojito is the nation’s favourite cocktail, the ice is melting in a diplomatic thaw and Sunday 16th August is International Rum Day. So it’s perfect time to celebrate rum. The mojito was first created in Cuba and the authentic Cuban way is nothing fancy or complicated, just fresh ingredients and simple methods with Havana Club […]
Behind The Scenes: Krispy Kreme
Here’s a peek behind the scenes of the secret recipe, yeast-raised hot doughnuts of the world famous Krispy Kremes. The story starts at 4 am when five vans leave 197 Burlington Road in New Malden headed to 64 locations in London and the South East. It takes 90 minutes to get the doughnut into the box, and this […]
60th Anniversary Coronation Cake for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
The UK’s leading manufacturer of baking ingredients, Renshaw, has worked in collaboration with the team behind the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding cake to create a bespoke Coronation cake in celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation. As a Royal Warrant Holder for its almond products, Renshaw is one of over 200 companies […]
The 50,570 Mile Journey Of Wimbledon’s Tennis Balls
The tennis balls used at Wimbledon have travelled 50,570 miles around the world before they land on Andy Murray’s racket on Centre Court. Slazenger is a quintessentially British sports equipment manufacturer and has been the official ball supplier for Wimbledon since 1902, with its headquarters based at Shirebrook in Derbyshire. But their official Wimbledon ball […]
Platter – Food ‘Twitter’ launches in London
Anyone following us on Instagram knows we are obsessed by food. So it comes as a nice surprise to find out we are not alone. Platter, based in London, uses food photography to help ordinary cooks share great ideas – and show off, no doubt. According to research from 360i, 52% of people use their […]