Molecular gastronomy: Aromafork – a rethink on conventional cutlery

Aroma-diffusing fork adds another layer to your dinner.   In the mood to experiment with molecular gastronomy in your own kitchen? Molecule-R, a Montreal-based manufacturer of innovative culinary tools and applications taken from molecular gastronomy accessible to amateur cooks, enhances the dining experience with Aromafork, an aroma-diffusing fork which adds another layer to a meal. … Read more

Luxury Inside and Out. Obsidian luxury refrigerators by Jenn-Air.

Black lends a very flattering and sophisticated look even to refrigerators. Imagine opening a refrigerator and finding a dramatic and sophisticated deep charcoal interior instead of the traditional white one. This is just what luxury appliance innovator Jenn-Air intended with three new refrigerators featuring a stunning black interior called Obsidian. The new dramatic interior shade extends … Read more

Japanese company named as biggest online retailer of ivory and whale meat

Conservation groups say Rakuten’s website carries 28,000 adverts for elephant ivory and 1,200 for whale products

Stone Edge Farm by John McReynolds named cookbook of the year

‘Book of the Year’ at an awards gala honoring the best in US food writing. 2014 IACP Award Winners Announced.   John McReynolds’ “Stone Edge Farm Cookbook” took the top honor at the 2014 IACP Award (International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards), an awards gala honoring the best in US food writing. “The Lee Bros. Charleston … Read more

Famed Pasticceria Marchesi, one of Milan’s most famous pastry shops, bought by Prada

Famed Milanese pastry business bought by Prada.   Investing in upmarket gourmet snacks is the trend these days. Cavalli Caffès around the world and Gucci cafés in Florence, Milan, and Tokyo, will have a rival. Special branded Prada Café will open its doors this season. As part of the Prada’s wider expansion policy in Milan, … Read more

New hot spot destination for fine dining in Europe. Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe 2014

Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe 2014 highlights the growing dynamism of the European culinary scene. The 2014 MICHELIN Guide to the Main Cities of Europe includes a grand total of 349 one-stars, 81 two-stars, 15 three-stars and 279 Bib Gourmands. Business travellers and tourists visiting leading European cities will find in the just-released, Michelin … Read more