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Garlic with everything!

April 19, 2016 Christine

Today is National Garlic Day – a day to celebrate all aspects of this allium. In nostalgic dining terms it made me think about a 90’s themed restaurant that has stood the test of time – naturally that theme is garlic and the restaurant is The Stinking Rose. Themed restaurants … [Read more...]

Trends

Alexis Soyer – mass caterer, philanthropist, writer and inventor

April 11, 2016 Christine

I came across this photo of a commemorative plaque whilst tidying my iPhone images and don’t really remember taking it, or being in St John's Wood! Following on from the wonderful story of Rosa Lewis, I obviously felt compelled to research this one for Alexis Soyer! It turns … [Read more...]

Memories

The Queen of Cooks and Duchess of Jermyn Street

April 7, 2016 Christine

If you wander down London's Jermyn Street, you will see a Westminster Council commemorative plaque at the entrance to the Cavendish Hotel, the inscription reads; ‘Rosa Lewis - Chef de Cuisine and hotelier who ruled the Cavendish Hotel.’ It was something about the word ‘ruled’ … [Read more...]

Memories

Dim Sum Afternoon Tea at Le Chinois, Millennium Hotel

March 30, 2016 Christine

  Earlier this week I wrote a post called The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread about how the early Chinese restaurants cleverly adapted their food offering to suit the English palate. During my research for my blog it amused me no end to find that in the 1950’s and … [Read more...]

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10 dishes for 10 famous people

March 30, 2016 Christine

You know you’ve made it when you have a dish named after you! Here’s a few to whet your appetite! Sarah Bernhardt Cakes - this famous, French theatre and early film actress of the 19th century captured Danish hearts to such an extent that they named chocolate mousse topped … [Read more...]

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gastrorianWelcome to my blog - an historical look at food and dining out.

Over the past century, the hotel and catering industry in the UK has gone through immense change. So I thought it would be fun to explore these changes - from the traditions, trends and marketing gimmicks to the famous chefs and colourful clientele.

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Turmeric – the King of medicinal food

Turmeric – the King of medicinal food

August 15, 2017 By Christine

Is Tequila good for you, or should we take this latest research with a pinch of salt?

Is Tequila good for you, or should we take this latest research with a pinch of salt?

July 21, 2017 By Christine

Filling the emptiness

Filling the emptiness

May 25, 2017 By Christine

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Turmeric – the King of medicinal food
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  • @gastrorian October 10, 2018

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    Can’t wait! I may need my culinary dictionary on hand though! twitter.com/SuButcher/stat…

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