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Turmeric – the King of medicinal food

August 15, 2017 Christine

When I was young, turmeric was a little known spice in the UK – a brilliant yellowy orange powder reserved only for curries and probably found lurking at the back of the spice rack in my kitchen! Today turmeric, part of the ginger family of plants, has rocketed into the super … [Read more...]

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

July 21, 2017 Christine

  Drinking alcohol is as much a taboo a subject as cigarette smoking was in the 90’s, and with binge drinking on the increase in women over 40, there’s every reason to be concerned. So when I was faced with the prospect of writing an article about National Tequila Day … [Read more...]

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Filling the emptiness

May 25, 2017 Christine

When dining out with my PR girlfriends, the topic of conversation often turns to advertising - we just can’t help it! My biggest bugbear is why in the main; restaurateurs employ photographers to take images of their restaurant minus the diners. Why would they advertise their … [Read more...]

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How Billy Butlin influenced the growth of Chinese restaurants

April 23, 2017 Christine

In a previous blog I talked about how the Chinese adapted their food to suit the British palate back in the 1960s, so I was intrigued and delighted to hear that It was a clever move on Billy’s part, as he created symbiotic relationship between himself and the Chinese community. … [Read more...]

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Blind Fury – when menus are priceless!

March 3, 2017 Christine

Forty years ago it was common scenario at the world’s fine dining restaurants to provide some guests with a menu without pricing – often called a ‘blind’ menu, or, just as irritating, a ‘ladies’ menu! The latter assuming that if a couple or mixed group goes out for dinner that … [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

August 15, 2017 By Christine

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

May 25, 2017 By Christine

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