Category Archives: Food and Drink

TONY CONIGLIARO on the science of good taste

Posted on July 29, 2013 by londoninsight

A brief look at the genius of London mixologist maestro Tony Conigliaro Continue reading →

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BOMPAS & PARR: An earnest discourse with Sam Bompas on all things wobbly.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by londoninsight

An insight into the weird and wonderful minds of Jellymongers Bompas & Parr. Continue reading →

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Posted on June 7, 2012 by londoninsight

Looking at a few highlights of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, Events, Food and Drink, For kids, Historic, Interesting Women, Landmarks of London, London, People, Royalty, Thames | Tagged london, prince philip, queen elizabeth II, river pageant, silver jubilee, street party, the queen | 6 Comments

Verde & Co: an ode to Spitalfields

Posted on February 2, 2012 by londoninsight

Harvey Cabaniss, owner of Verde & Co in London’s Spitalfieds, explains the importance of paying the right price for the food you eat. Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental issues, Food and Drink, Markets, Organic Living, Uncategorized | Tagged harvey cabaniss, jeanette winterson, slow food, spitalfields, verde | 8 Comments

Christmas Past at the Geffrye Museum

Posted on December 19, 2011 by londoninsight

Peaking back in time at London Christmas Past at the Geffrye Museum. Continue reading →

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London Beekeeping

Posted on August 13, 2011 by londoninsight

A detailed insight into 3 very different approaches to beekeeping in London – including enthusiast Tom Moggach, Regents Park beekeeper Toby Mason and Jonathan Miller’s hives on the roof of Fortnum & Mason. Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Environmental issues, Food and Drink, Gardening, Organic Living, Parks | Tagged Beekeeping, City Leaf, Fortnum & Mason, Honey, Jonathan Miller, london, Regents Park honey, Toby Mason, Tom Moggach | 2 Comments

Sustainable Food in London

Posted on April 1, 2011 by londoninsight

A look into the ways how 4 different London enterprises are maintaining sustainable and carbon neutral standards and how we can all make our own small difference. Continue reading →