Who eats the most chocolate? The world’s most devoted chocoholics

Who eats the most chocolate? Top chocolate-consuming countries. Which nations had the highest chocolate consumption per capita in 2012? Using data provided by Leatherhead Food Research, Confectionerynews publication have mapped the top 20 countries who ate the most chocolate last year. Switzerland population is the biggest fan of chocolate. Each Swiss person ate an average of … Read more

Globally acclaimed Alain Ducasse to oversee Le Meurice palace restaurants

Alain Ducasse is the New Chef of Le Meurice Paris. Hotel Le Meurice, the first palace hotel in Paris and part of the Dorchester Collection of hotels, has invited globally acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse to take over the management of its kitchens. He will bring to this landmark his innovative vision, ethos and distinctive take … Read more

For the kitchen and beyond

Feed your appetite. Looking for kitchen design inspiration:    An additional refrigerator offers several advantages when cooking or entertaining and it’s a category that will continue to grow in the high-end market, says luxury appliance maker Jenn-Air. Jenn-Air‘s latest collection of built -in under counter refrigeration offers a range of stylish options for storing favorite … Read more

150 years of “gioia di vivere”

Super-premium Gran Lusso for Martini’s 150th anniversary.  Synonymous with “gioia di vivere” (joy of living), Martini exudes a distinctly Italian mindset that has transcended beyond drinks to define an entire culture. The world’s leading vermouth and best-selling Italian sparkling wine marks its 150th anniversary with retail exclusives, commemorative labels, refreshing cocktails, one-of-a-kind collaborations and offerings … Read more

Top five food trends for the year ahead

Move over bacon. Make way for kale pops, chia pods, and simmer sauces from around the globe. They are examples of the top five food trends for the year ahead picked by a panel of trendspotters at the 59th Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. The show was held last week at the Jacob … Read more

The Cabin Pressure Cook Off: Delta in search of the top epicurean talent

  Delta Air Lines is launching a competitive culinary show. Delta and FOOD & WINE, America’s talent-seeking epicurean magazine, created a culinary competition video series, called “The Cabin Pressure Cook Off,” to find Delta’s newest chef. The winning chef will consult with Delta on menus for flights departing Atlanta. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of … Read more