Tom Parker Bowles – the only son of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall – is a respected cook, TV personality and author who is in huge demand around the world for his food demonstrations and talks. A respected food critic with regular columns in the Daily Mail’s Night and Day magazine and Tatler, he is also an award-winning author. His latest book, Let’s Eat Meat, was an instant hit with critics and the UK. Tom has co-presented Market Kitchen on the UK’s Good Food Channel, as well as LBC Radio’s ‘Food and Drink’ programme. He was a judge on the ITV…
Australian-born John Torode’s big break came after moving to London and having a chance meeting with Terence Conran. Soon after, he started working at top restaurants owned by…
Adriano Zumbo, now Australia’s most-celebrated pastry and dessert chef, is known for his croquembouche tower, V8 cake and fairy-tale house on MasterChef Australia. He opened his first shop in 2007, and began selling confectionary-as-art. Zumbo became a regular on MasterChef “by accident”, he says. He was asked on to the show to help design a croquembouche challenge, but soon found himself in front of the camera and has been invited back nearly 15 times. His latest book is the acclaimed The Zumbo Files.
“Chickpeas and chocolate, anyone? Apparently it’s a winning flavour combo and, provided you coat your crunchy oven-baked chickpeas in dark chocolate, it makes for a healthy snack, to boot! Naturally, the States have already launched a product, click here to find out more about it.” By Andrea Pafitis-Hill, F&HE Editor
“The Garlic Zoom is my favourite foodie gadget at the moment, available on yuppiechef.com (R149). It’s a big-time help in the kitchen when it comes to crushing garlic.…
“Geometric lighting fixtures not only look like art when the lights are off, but cast beautiful shadow patterns around the room when turned on. I generally like plain, neutral decor, but adding a functional statement piece to your living space gives it an extra touch of style. Geometric shapes and grid-like light fixtures are really in right now, and it’s not hard to see why!” By Kerry Macfie, F&HE Editorial Assistant Find out where you could get yours: 1. intl.target.com 2. Superbalist.com/apartment/decor/lighting/geometric-pendant-red-cable/50525 Find out more: 1. Details.com/culture-trends/home-interiors/201412/