Talking ‘First Class’ Turkey for Thanksgiving 22 November by Chris Osburn Although our Great British Chefs Feastive App is turkey free, we know that for Thanksgiving & Christmas turkey is still a good option. Find out what happened when Great British Chefs guest blogger, Chris Osburn, visited a turkey farm to see whether it was possible to have a turkey with taste.
Chocolate Week 2012 Preview 05 October by Chris Osburn Chocolate lovers unite, for it's that time of year again. Forget Easter, as from 8th October to 14th October 2012, there's a whole week devoted to chocolate. Chris Osburn has a round up of some of the best events taking place in London
Aperitivi a la Theo Randall? It's an Imperative! 06 August by Chris Osburn Many of you may be lucky enough to be on holiday enjoying a cocktail at a beachside bar or taverna. We felt a little less envious of those doing this when we heard that Theo Randall had a new cocktail and aperativi menu at The Intercontinental Hotel. Chris Osburn went along to the opening night to see what happened when an award winning chef tried his hand at cocktail creation.
Judging the International Chocolate Awards 02 July by Chris Osburn Did you know that World finals of the International Chocolate Awards will be held in London later this year? The European Semi Finals were recently held in London and Great British Chefs guest blogger Chris Osburn was on the judging panel. Discover how tough it is to judge chocolate ....
Keeping Tidy with Rachel Khoo 18 June by Chris Osburn Many of you may have watched & been inspired by Rachel Khoo's TV show on BBC2 - The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo, where she showed how to whip up delicious modern French classics in her tiny Parisian flat. She took some time out from her busy schedule to talk to Great British Chefs blogger, Chris Osburn about her cookery background, inspirations & also shares some tips for cooking in a small space.
Fine Dining Fun at Christoffer Hruskova's North Road 12 June by Chris Osburn Herdwick Lamb with Sweetbread. Stone & Hay Ice Cream. Just two unique items on the tasting menu at Christoffer Hruskova's North Road Restaurant. Discover how Great British Chefs blogger Chris Osburn concluded it was "a mash up of head-to-tail phenomenon St John Bar and Restaurant and Copenhagen's Noma".
London Hosts First Ever British Biscuit Festival 06 June by Chris Osburn With Diamond Jubilee celebrations out of the way, you may be waiting for another excuse to celebrate all things British. Your wait could be over soon. There's not another Royal Wedding on the horizon, but this coming weekend for the first time we can celebrate another great British tradition - the biscuit. Great British Chefs blogger Chris Osburn previews the first ever British Biscuit Festival
The Gilbert Scott: Brunch at the Bar 02 June by Chris Osburn Lazy brunches are the perfect way to get a weekend off to a great start. Great British Chefs blogger Chris Osburn recently visited Marcus Wareing's The Gilbert Scott to try their weekend and Bank Holiday brunch. With such a delicious menu he found it hard to choose what to eat ....
Making Josh Eggleton's Venison Burgers 30 May by Chris Osburn With a long Bank Holiday and summer on the horizon, our thoughts turn to barbecues. With so many good home made burger recipes around, why should we buy them ready made from the shops? Great British Chefs blogger Chris Osburn tried his hand at making put Josh Eggleton from The Pony & Trap's tasty venison burgers. Let's see how he got on ....
The Lucky Duck Does Burgundy 27 May by Chris Osburn Some of our food bloggers at Great British Chefs get invited to taste some wonderful food in wonderful settings. Chris Osburn in particular is one such blogger who's eaten great food around the world. A few weeks ago he was invited to Burgundy to visit some wine vineyards and naturally got to eat some amazing food on the way. Discover more about his trip ....
Living as a Mixed Couple - Vegetarian & Meat Eater 20 May by Chris Osburn National Vegetarian Week runs from 21st - 27th May 2012, a week when we're being encouraged to look at inspirational vegetarian food and to consider the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. Chris Osburn one of our bloggers at Great British Chefs is in a "mixed" relationship. He's a meat eater, but his girlfriend is mainly vegetarian. How is Vegetarian Week going to be in their household? What's it like living as a mixed couple? Find out here ....
Can Eating Doughnuts Do Good? - National Doughnut Week 14 May by Chris Osburn Yes, there's a National Doughnut Week. Before you turn away, this is not yet another "junk-food-come-lately" craze from the States, this comfort food celebration is rolling into its 21st year and offers seven days of indulgence for a good cause. It's a fundraiser for The Children’s Trust. Great British Chefs guest blogger Chris Osburn looks at how eating doughnuts can help raise money...
Behind the scenes at E5 Bakehouse 07 May by Chris Osburn We continue with our look at Real Bread Maker Week, Earlier in the week Monica Shaw, looked at how to get involved and shared a recipe for making a "no knead" loaf. But what if you simply don't have the time to make bread yourself? The Real Bread Campaign is also promoting the bakers who make additive-free bread. Great British Chefs guest blogger Chris Osburn followed his nose to Hackney's back streets to see what went on in a London artisan bakery ......