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Prepare for an extraordinary culinary adventure as The Italian Show returns to the United Kingdom. Join us for an unforgettable experience of Italian culinary delights aimed at connecting you with the finest Italian producers and suppliers on September 19, 2023, at the Royal Horticultural Hall in London. This remarkable day celebrates and showcases the best Italian excellence in the food and beverage industry. With masterclasses and curated events scheduled from 11 a.m., you’

Shochu, pronounced Sho-Chew, is a Japanese spirit deeply rooted in the country’s heritage. At its core is a vital component called Koji, which is often misunderstood despite its pivotal role in crafting authentic Japanese Shochu. Koji is a mold that thrives on rice, barley, or sweet potato, unleashing enzymes that transform complex starches into simple sugars. This process not only imparts sweetness but also activates protease, heightening the umami flavor. The various types

Officially celebrated on October 19th, International Gin and Tonic Day, much-loved long mixed drink is thought to have originated in the early 1800s when British officers in India, looking for a treatment for malaria, added sugar, water, lime and gin to the tonic water to make it sweeter – and with that, the G&T was born. Drinks data shows that 38% of people in the UK adult population have enjoyed a gin and tonic within the last three months – and it’s a firm favourite in ba