Speciality Bites from Paul Hargreaves of Cotswold Fayre

The “Great Taste Awards” are lauded as the “Oscars of the Food World” – and in many respects they are. I was recently privileged to sit on one of the judging panels at the Great Taste Awards at the Real Food Festival. (All the judges give of their own time completely free of charge to do this, by the way, despite the entry fees generating a revenue of £125,000 – I am sure there are some published accounts of where this money goes!)
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With the latest additions to So!Go’s mouthwatering gourmet ranges, you’ll be looking for an excuse to batten down the hatches, grab your fluffiest blanket and cocoon in front of a glowing fire with a mugful of So!Go’s finest.

And, as if the delectable condiments, spices and sauces aren’t addictive enough, the sleek frosted-glass packaging, clean lines and signature styling of So!Go’s tabletop treats are truly irresistible. Design fundis won’t be surprised to hear that – in a first for food packaging – So!Go was one of 12 finalists in the Design Indaba 2009’s ‘Most Beautiful Object in South Africa’ competition.
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Over the last few years there has been a lot of talk of local food. Farm shops have opened up selling produce from within a 30 miles radius. Farmers’ Markets have multiplied where only those within a few miles of the market are allowed to participate. Even the supermarkets have jumped on the local bandwagon and have regional buyers looking for regional products. (more…)