Every year, there are a host of exciting events dotted throughout the calendar. These are the events that help shape every 12 months, and keep us looking forward to what’s around the corner. But so caught up in our own worlds can we be that it’s easy to forget there are not only other worlds out there, but that there are other calendars out there as well!
Another year (and decade) is coming to an end, and that means that it’s time for parties and celebrations! Whether you’re the kind of person who loves a big end of year knees up or somebody who prefers a quiet night in, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy excellent food options.
The festive season is nearly upon us and as such we’re all on the lookout for some Christmas gifts and treats. At Fine Food Specialist, we have a host of edible gifts that can make ideal Christmas presents, items or nibbles for the holiday period.
Indulging in delicious food and drink is many people’s idea of a Christmas season well spent. Given our area of expertise, we look forward to the Christmas period more than most. We love helping people find new, exciting flavours and styles of food each year. We understand the subtlety and complexity behind creating wonderful combinations of delicious food. Certain items will complement others, helping them to flourish and pop as you eat and enjoy combinations of great flavour.
We all have our favourite types of luxury foods, and nothing quite matches a dish containing something you truly love the taste of and don’t get to eat every day. For many, perhaps due to the associations with holidays and sunshine, seafood is a top choice in the luxury food department. Exquisite fruits of the sea can be hard to acquire, but are so rewarding when they’re cooked to perfection and complemented by other fantastic food products.
Everyone has somebody in their family or friendship group that is notoriously difficult to buy gifts for. Rather than simply scratching your head and searching frantically online for deals, ask yourself whether a choice range of delicious cheeses might be absolutely perfect for this difficult recipient. It might not be what your mind has immediately leapt to, but a wonderful cheese hamper could prove to be the perfect present.
This exquisite vegetable variety contains a nutty, earthy flavour, making porcinis the perfect addition to a selection of meals. We love porcini mushrooms at Fine Food Specialist, and head chef Drogo Montagu has created some beautiful porcini recipes over the years which incorporate this excellent mushroom type.
If you are on the lookout for gifts for foodies, you might not feel that the range of products available at your local supermarket are quite what you need. To deliver true culinary quality, it’s vital you seek the very best products sourced from high-quality suppliers.
Porcini mushrooms are a delicious vegetable that are popular in Italian cuisine. They have a distinctive taste that hints at nutty and meaty flavours, and are perfect for soups, risottos and pasta dishes. Many discerning diners prefer porcini mushrooms when fresh, and our range at Fine Food Specialist accommodates for this, as well as having handy frozen options for you to pick from. But if you’ve not tried this delicious product before, what can you expect? Let us explain why you should take advantage of porcini season this year.
Summer dishes of the light, fresh and delicious variety are well worth adding to your ‘must-try’ list this year. And where better to start than one of these top summer seafood recipes? Our founder Drogo Montagu spent many years working in Michelin starred kitchens, and knows from first hand experience what seafood delights work best. Take a look at these specially selected dishes from Drogo’s kitchen and try something new this summer.
When it comes to experiencing exquisite culinary delights, there are few things quite like a delicious selection of cheese. The combination of texture, smell and taste is what separates cheese from other gourmet food options. A truly top-quality cheese encompasses everything you want from a food choice – sensational flavours that can be enjoyed in a range of contexts and meal options.
As you may know, we held a competition for our customers to send photos in of the dishes that they have made using our ingredients. We had some amazing responses and have created this gallery of our favourite images and creations! Our winner was Chris Coleby, who sent it this amazing photo of Sashimi Cobia with Salted Cucumber Tartare, Green Chilli, Cucumber and Celeriac. Congratulations Chris on this amazing dish, we hope you enjoy your prize!
So many of you have been sending us photos of your wonderful dishes that have been created using Fine Food Specialist ingredients, that we have decided to start a monthly competition to showcase all of your creativity!
There are some things in life that just go hand in hand. Jelly and ice cream for example. Or strawberries and cream. In terms of gourmet food options, the summer months and seafood are exactly the same.
It’s fair to say that the fruits of the sea are among the most sought after delicacies out there. With such variety and diverse flavours on offer, seafood is for many people the crème de la crème. At Fine Food Specialist, we’ve seen king crab take off in a big way. Now, granted, crab has long been a popular choice of seafood delicacy.
One of the most interesting things about great food dishes is the visual impact they can have, and how this transfers to taste and overall enjoyment. This idea goes back centuries. Apicius, a Roman Gourmand who lived in the 1st century, is rumoured to have coined the phrase ‘We eat first with our eyes’.
There are certain times of year that many of us immediately associate with certain types of food. The wintertime conjures up visions of rich, hot meals with deep flavours for example. But in the warmer, summer months, flavours that are fresher and lighter are the order of the day.
This is where fresh fish from Fine Food Specialist comes in. We have a really wide selection of delicious fish for you to try this summer, so in our latest blog, we wanted to pick out some of our favourites.
With such a diverse, exciting range of culinary options, the French are truly experts in the gastronomic field. French foods are revered globally for many reasons. One is the strong traditions that go into the creation of truly wonderful produce. Another is the focus placed on flavour and texture.
Regardless of your background or beliefs, Easter presents a great opportunity to get the family together. A Sunday lunch is a fine traditional Easter event if ever there was one. This time of year not only allows for quality time to be spent with important people, but also sample some true culinary marvels in great company.
To help you find the perfect combination of tastes and flavours for your Easter 2019 food selection, we’ve put together this quick guide to our range to help you get hold of everything you need for a day to remember.
Flowers can look great in your home or your garden, providing a flash of beauty and colour. But now, thanks to Fine Food Specialist, it’s easier than ever to get beautiful flowers on your plate and enjoy them in a whole new way.
