The Independent (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
... to set for a couple of hours, or overnight. Serve in glasses, coffee cups or just a large bowl. Mark will be cooking a Winter Warmers lunch at his next 'Kitchen Table' cooking demonstration at Hix Oyster & Fish House, Lyme Regis, on 13 October – more details at restaurantsetcltd.co.uk
The Independent (Free subscription) | 10/04/2008
October is the month when the weather starts to become colder, and I begin to spend more time in the kitchen, updating classic recipes and experimenting with ingredients. Farmers' markets are always a stimulating place to buy seasonal food, because stallholders generally bring just what they've grown and produced. You're bound to come across more interesting varieties of vegetables and fruits – and...
Dine Online (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Great British Sandwiches Award winning chefs Mark Hix and Andrew Turner create their favourite sandwich The iconic Hovis Little Brown loaf, first introduced in 1886, is making a comeback 122 years later. As part of the celebration of its return, celebrity chefs, Andrew Turner and Mark Hix, are creating bespoke ‘Great British Sandwiches’. The sandwich, club, sarni, sub. [...]
Another Food Blog (Free subscription) | 10/01/2008
British Regional Food by Mark Hix was the last cookery book I bought, early this year - after making a promise not to buy another cookery book. It’s fantastic in many ways - unpretentious, simple and has the wow factor in local produce, food, and some classical local recipes. The author runs a good restaurant called ‘The [...]
Food Stories (Free subscription) | 09/28/2008
... the then upcoming delights of the stargazy pie). You see, we had a practice run on that pie, where Mark Hix’s rabbit and crayfish version was re-created (largely by Chris’ mum I must admit!) in all its glory. We followed Mark’s recipe pretty much to the letter, with a few minor amendments like using shortcrust pastry (Chris’ mum is an excellent pastry maker) and less stock. You can...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 09/20/2008
Celebrity chefs Andrew Turner and Mark Hix have teamed up with bread giant Hovis to produce the beast of a snack, known as the Best of British.Standing at more than a metre high, the sarnie would tower over Austin Powers’ Mini-Me – Verne Troyer, 39, who is just 80cm (2ft 8in) tall.It contains 92 ingredients, one from every county in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Hovis has produced...
Material Interest (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
... fully restored former quarters. (They now include four bedrooms, two bars, and a restaurant from Mark Hix, former executive head chef at The Ivy.) Modeled after the notorious Hellfire clubs of the 18th century, Alfred's is only accessible by members. In order to become one, you have to be invited to joinand no, they don't just let anyone in. When I asked for a tour of the club, Colfer quipped,...
Eating Britain (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival, which celebrates the Suffolk coast’s local food producers, has this year attracted the backing of Marks & Spencer in an exciting new step. Preparing for its third year of fun-filled food events, the 2008 Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival will take place along the coast of East Suffolk from 19th - 28th September.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
From Mark Hix to Jamie Oliver, cook yourself up a warming treat to ward off the seasonal blues from our pick of the finest cookbooks.
The Cottage Smallholder (Free subscription) | 09/09/2008
... Yes. If you are shopping cooperatively, you can spread the cost and boost your bargaining power. Mark Hix wrote a good article on recipes that he ran up from supermarket offers . Danny was impressed. He also wrote an excellent article using an organic chicken, to create four meals for two people . Danny was not quite so dazzled by this. “You cant beat a whole roast chicken for Sunday lunch.”...
Buzz Patrol (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
The GQ Men of The Year Awards took place at the Royal Opera House last night hosted by Lily Allen and Elton John. The award was packed with celebrities including Gordon Ramsey, Alan Carr and James Corden, Carol Vorderman , Boris Johnson, Trinny and Susannah, Jodie Harsh, and Mark Ronson. Everyone had a good time and [...]
Big News Network.com (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
... received 'Entrepreneur of the Year' title but the 'Chef of the Year' honour went to his rival, Mark Hix, formerly of The Ivy and Le Caprice and now running his own eponymous London restaurant. Men's magazine GQ organised the awards and other winners included boxer Joe Calzaghe as Sportsman of the Year, Sam Taylor-Wood as Woman of the Year, Gavin and Stacey actor James Corden as Breakthrough...
