Origins & Culinary History

3+ hour, 18+ min ago   (600+ words) THE traditional culinary skills of the older generation continue to play an important role in rural communities, particularly for feasts, celebrations and weddings. Their role goes beyond cooking, as they also ensure that the preparation of the various dishes served…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (238+ words) A charity-run commercial bakery based inside HMP Northumberland has expanded, creating 20 additional training places for prisoners. The bakery is run by a mix of professional staff and volunteers. It makes 25 types of pies, as well as bread, quiches and cakes....

5+ hour, 29+ min ago   (169+ words) Hilton Tokyo Odaiba will offer its “Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea” from September 15 through November 30. The venue is Captain’s Bar & Lounge. Service is offered in four seatings from noon to 5 p.m. Prices start from 7,800 yen, including tax and service charge....

21+ hour, 48+ min ago   (461+ words) The images capture eye-catching window displays, proud workers and the businesses that served the town's population. Nelson's Shop, Anson Street, early 20th century (Image: Sankey Archive) Nelson's butcher's shop on Anson Street boasted an impressive, large display of meat hanging in…...

22+ hour, 48+ min ago   (284+ words) Plans to refurbish an historic Hampstead restaurant and turn the first floor into a flat are moving forward. The latest applications for 82 Hampstead High Street concern details of materials for the new rear extension, and replacement of the crumbling chimney…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (119+ words) Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay will host its “Shine Muscat & Autumn Jewel Sweets Buffet” from September 1 through November 9. The buffet will be held at Chef’s Live Kitchen on the 3rd floor. It is available from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Prices are 5,060 yen…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (451+ words) The Downtown Kirksville Square buzzed with history, music and local flavor Saturday evening as the community gathered for the sixth annual Kirksville Whiskey & Turkey Festival. Held from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., the festival drew residents and visitors alike to celebrate the legend of…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (705+ words) The giant silver cockerel has become one of Dorking's best-known landmarks A giant silver cockerel that stands on a roundabout overlooking passing traffic in Dorking has become one of Surrey's most recognisable landmarks. The unusual piece of public art celebrates…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (94+ words) The Lincoln County News Lunch with Maine Food Historian Sept. 16 Boothbay Region Historical Society will host a three-course lunch with award-winning Maine food historian Sandy Oliver, author of “Saltwater Foodways,” on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guests…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (546+ words) One of Fortitude Valley’s largest hospitality venues is entering its next chapter, with the former Foresters’ Hall at 209 Brunswick Street now available for lease. The building has been entertaining the Valley in one form or another for almost 150 years. Designed…...