Between 20 – 22 September, France will honour its gastronomy by celebrating its richness and diversity through a number of events and competitions Recognised by UNESCO as a ‘world intangible heritage’, French Gastronomy is one of France’s most precious cultural assets. The annual ‘Fete de la Gastronomie’ brings the country together around the theme of […]
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The Sauerkraut Festival at Brienne-le-Chateau -21 – 22 Sept: A popular annual event with an agricultural show, parades, cattle auctions, performances all celebrating the various ways of cooking and preparing the local speciality of this small town in the Aube – one of the largest producers of Sauerkraut in France! www.brienne-le-chateau.fr
The Helsinki Baltic Herring Fair takes place 6 to 12 October. Baltic Herring Fairs have been held across the country in September and October every year since the 1600s, when fishermen sold their stocks directly off their boats and from market stalls. Dating back to 1743, the Helsinki Baltic Herring Fair is the largest of […]
Heston Blumenthal and Rick Stein will headline this year’s Margaret River Gourmet Escape, Western Australia’s beachside food and wine festival. More than 25 food and wine celebrities will work together to tantalise taste buds in uniquely impressive locations throughout the Margaret River Wine Region from the 22-24 November 2013. Ticket price varies depending on the […]
A recent survey by airport parking provider Purple Parking showed that frequent flyers often have trouble finding balanced and nutritious meal choices at airports. Purple Parking asked nutritionist Sarah West to share her advice on how to eat healthily in the airport and on-board.
This October gastronomes and wine enthusiasts can delve into Europe’s rich wine heritage with renowned expert, Oz Clarke. Oz will lead a host of wine travel experiences, taking in renowned vineyards throughout France, Spain and Portugal during the spectacular annual grape harvest and provide guests the opportunity to enjoy gastronomic experiences and improve their knowledge […]