In this edition of Flavour we speak to Clara Paul of Books for Cooks in Notting Hill. Clara is something of a regular to the programme, reviewing the latest cook books and will be talking about the release of her own. We visit The Olive Grove in Regent Street, Aoife Maxwell designs a new cocktail, Gigi Perry from Pembroke College will be talking … [Read more...]

In this retrospective edition we pick some moments from 2013, a great year for Cambridge food and drink with a myriad of new cafes and restaurants, as well as events, such as the first Eat Cambridge in March, which was a great success. So join Alan, Matt and Ruth as they give us a roundup of the year, plus some interesting food news occurring … [Read more...]

On Flavour this week some ideas for Christmas: meat from the Art of Meat; cocktails from Aoife Maxwell; cook books from Clara Paul of Books for Cooks in Notting Hill; choosing good value wines from Tom Lewis. We also find out about Estefania led Ramos of Que Rico Tapas who will deliver feshly made tapas to your door, or make it for you in your own … [Read more...]

In this edition of Flavour we interview Jay Scrimshaw of Urban Street Kings on the concept of the Gorilla Kitchen. We find out the menu for the forthcoming Franglais Kitchen supper club. Gigi Perry from Pembroke College talks about foodie life at the University of Cambridge. And we’ve paid another visit to Cambridge Regional College and … [Read more...]

We visit The Park at Cambridge Regional College, a brasserie run by the college's cookery students. Chat with Stella Pereira, a cake artist at the Norfolk Street Bakery ("The eyes also eat", she says), and who is about to begin her own Supper Club. Stella specialises not just in cakes but in all food, particularly Portuguese dishes. … [Read more...]

The Cambridge Food & Wine Society is comprised of enthusiasts who give their time for free, and hold monthly tasting events in the centre of town. This year the society celebrates its 20th anniversary; we find out more about it, and how you can join. … [Read more...]

Brett Turner of Cambridge Wine Merchants tells us what it takes to be a Master of Wine. Resident wine blogger Tom Lewis discusses wines from Greece, and Aoife Maxwell delves into the quality and price of vodkas to consider when making your own infusions. Meanwhile Martin Garner from the riverside Anchor Pub talks about its reopening; local ales … [Read more...]