News about Raymond Blanc

The Princess of Wales, Recuperating in Windsor, will not be able to down a Guinness when delivering shamrock to the Irish Guards on St Patrick's Day. Just over a year ago, Kate replaced William as their Royal Colonel. When No 9 Company troop paints the King's colour in June, she hopes to be fit to return to school. Princess Elizabeth is the first female regimental colonel to do so since 1951. She is set to receive the salute at the Colonel's Review a week ahead of time.

In a recent video, Kush Bhasin, the head chef for Sorted Food, an online cooking community with more than 2.8 million YouTube followers from around the world, shared his tips for making the best roasties. His technique calls for boiling your potatoes the day before the big day, dipping them in a pool of goose fat, and then leaving them overnight in the refrigerator before baking. Kush, who has worked in several Michelin-starred kitchens, says his recommendations will ensure that home cooks get the correct crunch with a fluffy middle for the roast dinner essential.

An acclaimed chef who stalked his ex-girlfriend and told the police that he wanted to murder her new lover has avoided prison time. David Watts, a Raymond Blanc-trained professional, became 'fixated' with his ex partner Melissa Gray and visited her home on'multiple occasions' throughout February and March, with the jealous cook'spying' on her through the windows. The 43-year-old, who also confessed to the police that he wanted to'kill' his partner's male friend, told investigators he had a 'problem' with the rival lady's spending time with his and Ms Gray's children.

A restaurant gift card is the best gift you can get for someone who has everything. TOM PARKER BOWLES reveals six of his top picks in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Following His Majesty's 75th birthday celebrations at his Highgrove Garden home in Gloucestershire, King Charles and Jay Blades were seen chumming it out on Instagram. Jay shared a series of snaps depicting the friends engrossed in a cheery chat, while still pointing to the King's "true joy and respect" on his special day. Their smiles were infectious, prompting one fan to write: 'You two have such a lovely energy!'(Pictured: His Majesty, Jay Blades and various guests at the 75th birthday celebrations; Bottom right: Jay wishes the king a happy 75th birthday)

His Majesty, 74, was welcomed to an early dinner ahead of his monumental tomorrow, with applause from guests and a rendition of 'Hallelujah' running in the background as he attended the function in Gloucestershire. A number of people attended The Prince's Foundation's early birthday party, including Jay Blades of The Repair Shop (pictured with the monarch, left), as well as celebrity chef Raymond Blanc. As guests sang him Happy Birthday ahead of cutting his white and gold cake (pictured right), Charles let a playful eye roll slip away.

OSE PRINCE: Our old English apples aren't the only one, of course, are their delightfully eccentric names. Thousands of varieties of selective breeding have emerged, each with its own unique character. Sadly, however, they are nowhere to be seen in my local supermarket's shelves. A majority of us would guess Braeburn, a long-lived apple that bred in New Zealand in 1952, which now dominates the British market, when asked. When compared to our old varieties, I find it tasteless.

The Great British Bakeoff is returning to our screens as early as next Tuesday, and viewers are brace for more tense competition in the legendary tent. The series has solidified its place as the nation's most coveted bakery competition, with 12 winners since its inception in 2010. Edd Kimber of Bradford was the first to win the Bake Off crown, while Malaysian research scientist Syabira Yusoff won the most recent 2022 series.

A court heard that an acclaimed chef who became 'fixated' on his ex-girlfriend after a break-up told police that he wanted to murder' her new lover. David Watts, 43, admitted to espionage on his ex-partner Melissa Gray through the windows and tampering with CCTV cameras at her house in Andover, Hampshire. Since having a child with Ms Gray in 2021, the well-rated chef turned up unannounced and uninvited to his former girlfriend's house on "multiple" occasions. Watts was trained by Raymond Blanc at his two Michelin-starred restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire, where he spent eight years and became the senior sous. At Basingsto Magistrate's Court, the award-winning cook admitted one count of stalking and is now scheduled to be convicted next month.

Ted Thornhill of MailOnline Travel travelled between London Euston and Fort William, Scotland, sleeping in a 'Classic' room with bunk beds. He discusses the mod cons in the room, the dining car experience, and the stunning views that make this trip a world beater.

Baron Bigod, a homemade Brie de Meaux-style cheese, is causing a right old stir, with every food critic seeming to adore it. Top chefs want it on their menus, from Raymond Blanc's double Michelin starred Le Manoir in Oxfordshire to some of the best restaurants in Paris. What's more, the cheese seems to be the only thing the Royal Family is able to agree on right now: they're all mad for it. It was served at Harry and Meghan's wedding breakfast in the form of a toasted croissant with bacon. The King is a huge fan. Princess Anne is devoted to the fact that she buys herself a huge kilo wheel of the stuff and will often mail a 250g amount to the late queen, no matter where she was located.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Blanc, who is planning to film a TV show about royal gardens this spring, has hoped that the monarch will be included in it, although they will film at Highgrove. According to him, the King's long wait for the throne had resulted in him being extremely knowledgeable about the climate, agriculture, and food sustainability. I was so sad that he couldn't attend Cop27.' He may have been one of the best speakers because his knowledge is so broad and he believes in it.'

This is the exclusive version. Mark Peregrine, the Restaurant Director of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxfordshire, shares some chef secrets and tips for traveling. Raymond Blanc's first apprentice at Le Manoir's predecessor Les Quat'Saisons in Summertown, Oxford, began his career in 1979.

Children of any age are not only welcomed, they are welcomed,' a note at the front of Belmond'Saisons' dinner menu says.' This is no empty promise, according to Ted Thornhill. He brought his five-year-old daughter to the stunning restaurant where she had a cooking lesson, a chat with Chef Patron Raymond Blanc (inset) and dinner in the main restaurant (top right). The children's menu was available, but parents tucked into a seven-course tasting menu with matching wines. The hotel has 32 luxurious rooms, with Ted and his family staying in bottom right.

On this luxurious seven-night river cruise, you'll travel through the picturesque Medoc wine region, tasting wineries, and charming chateaux, with Frenchman Raymond Blanc, one of the pioneers of modern British cuisine, on board. Raymond's obsession with food has its roots in France, and you'll see it on display in a virtual cookery demonstration with Raymond, with the opportunity to try his creations and ask him questions about cooking during a Q&A and book-signing.

Michelin Star chef Raymond Blanc is the most difficult cook he has ever worked with, according to Colin Fassnidge's interview on Friday, due to a challenging strategy he had in his kitchen. The My Kitchen Rules judge, 48, said he used to work with the renowned chef at a hotel in England some years ago. He told Nova's Fitzy and Wippa that he worked the late shift and would return to work wearing a five-o'clock shadow at certain times, which had to be shaved immediately for hygiene.

Carlton Reid travelled first class from Paris to London on Eurostar, but then switched to no-frills Megabus II on a coach named Queen Elizabus II for the final leg of a return ride to Newcastle on Tyne. What is it like going from unadulterated luxury to cheap-as-chips? Read more to find out why...

Microwaves are the most cost-effective cooking device, costing only 8p a day, or £30 a year, according to supermarket Iceland and energy company Utilita's report, and they cost just 8p a day to run. A electric oven will set you back $316 a year, while a gas cooker will cost £120, so your microwave could save you more money. With price increases in October expected to raise energy prices as high as 51.8p per kilowatt hour (units are currently limited to 28.3p). These are not savings to be sniffed at.