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The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is giving patrons of the 2023 Barbados Food and Rum Festival the opportunity to take the magic home with a special edition cookbook featuring the recipes of this year’s chefs and mixologists.

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has officially launched the 2023 edition of the Barbados Food and Rum Festival.

The country’s most exciting celebration of seafood is returning to the English Riviera, South Devon, this autumn. Shaping up to be a feast for all the senses, England’s Seafood FEAST (29th September - 15th October) will see an incredible array of experiences and special menus at over 30 eateries.

The country’s most exciting celebration of seafood is returning to the English Riviera, South Devon, this autumn. Shaping up to be a feast for all the senses, England’s Seafood FEAST (29th September - 15th October) will see an incredible array of experiences and special menus at over 30 eateries. Seafood lovers will be able to visit the world-renowned Brixham Fish Market and also meet the inspiring Faces of the FEAST spearheading it all.

Inflation is sitting with us at the table with food prices at their highest level in years. Two thirds of Brits believe that current rates of inflation are biting into their food choices and culinary habits according to new research by Readly, the digital magazine and newspaper app.

The research shows how people are responding to this economic challenge in the supermarket, in the kitchen and eating out as they compromise between food for taste, health and cost savings. One in three (35 percent) people are attempting to be thrifty by seeking out offers when it comes to food shopping.

Delicious chocolate shards infused with freshly roasted coffee are new to Flapjackery's range of confectionary. Flapjackery, which is renowned for its decadent, luxurious gluten free flapjacks hand made at its headquarters in Tavistock, has collaborated with Ivybridge-based Owens Coffee to create the Cappuccino Shards that are perfect as an after-dinner palette cleanser or to get a hit of coffee any time of day.

South East London-based Ed Baker is celebrating scooping a host of Great Taste Awards including 3 stars for their White Sourdough made with Matthews Cotswold Flour's premium organic white flour as well as 2 stars for their Wholemeal Sourdough made with Matthews Cotswold Flour's premium organic white, organic premium wholegrain and organic dark rye, and Baba au Rum made with Matthews Cotswold Flour's T55.

Mandira's Kitchen is once again ready to make Christmas 2023 unforgettable with a delightful array of gifts and food for your celebrations. This year, they have curated their best dishes to ensure your Christmas party is a breeze, with the hostess spending minimal time in the kitchen.

To add spice to your gathering, indulge in Party Platters featuring crispy samosas and Indian canape delights, which can be conveniently delivered anywhere in the Mainland UK or collected and added two new seasonal products to the range. For larger gatherings, Mandira's Kitchen offers catering size packs of your favourite dishes, available in meat, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, in the Dominican Republic, will launch its inaugural Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival in partnership with Invited, a private collection of golf and country clubs, city clubs, sports clubs, stadium clubs including, seven BigShots Golf locations. The first annual Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival will take place from October 17 – 22, 2023. 

Greenwoods Singel, Amsterdam's original brunch venue, is proud to announce its 35th anniversary. Famed for being the restaurant that brought eggs benedict and other delicious brunch dishes to Amsterdam for the first time, Greenwoods offers a unique fusion of Dutch hospitality and British charm where locals and tourists can come together and enjoy a fantastic dining experience. 

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 31 brands, has reimagined Budapest's culinary scene with the opening of W Budapest. The new hotel brings three innovative dining concepts to the capital which will celebrate the city's vibrant social culture and heritage.

W Budapest will ignite curiosity and foster culinary connections for its guests and locals alike through unexpected and uniquely crafted gastronomic experiences, including a new Asian-inspired restaurant, Nightingale by Beefbar, curated by world-class restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi.“We are excited to unveil Nightingale by Beefbar, the culinary masterpiece at W Budapest, bringing together Asian-inspired cuisine with the acclaimed Beefbar concept. Nightingale by Beefbar, aims to create a symphony of tastes and textures where every bite tells a story and every dish is a work of art” said Igor Buercher, General Manager W Budapest.  

Mangia DC Food Tours, a leading culinary experience provider in the District of Columbia, proudly announces its recognition as one of the Top 10 Best Food Tours in the nation by USAToday. This esteemed honour not only celebrates the exceptional experiences offered by Mangia DC Food Tours but, more importantly, highlights Washington, D.C. as an epicentre of culinary gems and a diverse, culinary destination.

India, a land of myriad cultures, captivates travellers with its year-round festivals. From the snow-capped Himalayas to the serene backwaters of the South, India's festivals represent the triumph of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and the celebration of light. 

Taste East Devon Food Festival has partnered with Fearnley-Whittingstall and his River Cottage team, and Darts Farm, to bring a new educational event to the festival's 2023 programme.

Taking place on Wednesday 13th September, from 10am to 1pm,  Hugh is set to host The Gut Health Revolution in The Farm Table restaurant at Darts Farm, with a morning of in-depth talks and delicious tastings. The Gut Health Revolution will feature a series of expert talks followed by an engaging panel discussion with leaders from the field. Joining Hugh for the sessions will be:

Darts Farm's artisan chocolatier, Cow & Cacao, has everything needed for celebrating World Chocolate Day last week (July 7) and they are proud to be one of the few UK producers to craft chocolate from bean to bar and their handcrafted treats are available to buy in their Devon-based store and online for nationwide delivery.

There’s plenty of family fun on offer to delight visitors of all ages at the Midlands’ newest food and drink festival, which takes place at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, next month.

The Three Counties Food and Drink Festival has already announced its sensational line up of celebrity guests taking to its 500-seat Cookery Theatre on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July, including renowned TV Chef Rosemary Shrager, The Great British Bake Off winner and Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite John Whaite, and Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt, amongst many others.