posted by tastebuds on September 4th, 2009
Walled garden at Tolhurst Organics

Organic Fortnight, 5 – 20 September, coincides with the first Local Flavours Festival to be held across the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Celebrate the bountiful harvest of great tasty food in these events – most are free!

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posted by tastebuds on September 2nd, 2009
Bordeaux Wine and Food Route

The D2 (the ‘route des Châteaux’ or ‘Quality Stree’) is possibly the most famous road in the Bordeaux region, and driving up the D2 is like driving through a wine list. Passing one grand example of architecture after another, the road sweeps through the famous appellations of Médoc, Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac and Saint Estèphe. And most of these have great roadside restaurants.

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posted by tastebuds on August 31st, 2009
The ultimate Sunday Roast

Sold on a first come, first served basis, tickets are on sale for selected events of the inaugural, six-day London Restaurant Festival, 8th – 13th October 2009, including a ‘Gourmet Odissey’ and London’s biggest ever collective Sunday Roast

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posted by tastebuds on August 29th, 2009
Loire Valley Vineyards

Known as the ‘Garden of France’, the Loire is one of the most beautiful areas of France and the producer of some of the most delicious wines around. On 5 and 6 September you will have the opportunity to discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its wines by joining one of 12 fascinating themed Wine Walks led by Loire winegrowers.

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