His & Hers Review: Fusion Brasserie, Stoulton, Worcester

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by Rowenna Williams on August 30, 2010

Hers: Last week James and I finally got the chance to celebrate our first wedding anniversary (four days late) and decided to have dinner at Fusion Brasserie in Stoulton, Worcester – an award-winning restaurant run by Chef Felice Tocchini and his wife Fiorinda.

Although the weather was miserable, the welcome at Fusion was warm. We were greeted by our waitress and shown to a rather comfy leather sofa where we lounged with some drinks and perused the menu. At the moment the restaurant is running an ‘Italian Summer Offer’ which allows diners to choose either one course for £8.50, two courses for £11.25, or three courses for £14.00. This is available for lunch, Tuesday to Saturday 12.00 to 2.00pm, and dinner Tuesday to Thursday 6.00 to 7.30pm.

The choice on this set menu was varied and we had a hard time choosing which of the delicious-sounding dishes we should try. After much thought and a crisp, chilled glass of Pinot Grigio we chose:

Starters – antipasto (a combination of cured meats and pickled vegetables) and chicken liver parfait, caramelised red onions, and melba toast.

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The lovely Lizzie Harkness (left) from ‘The Last Little Bakery’ joined us for our Worcester Food and Drink Festival earlier this month. With the recession still hanging over us, this young entrepreneur has turned a traditional housewife’s task into a glamorous hobby.

Lizzie Harkness, 23, has turned her hand to pie-making.  A delicious home-comfort often replaced with ready-made pastry or frozen oven meals is just not good enough for Lizzie, who bakes her own pastry and fills with delicious flavours.  Her signature chicken and stilton pie is to die for, but a selection of home-made flavours are always on offer. 

He pies are always made fresh (never frozen) by hand, and she uses primarily local produce and procurement, establishing links with local butchers and breweries.   Her philosophy is buy local, sell local, and she strongly believes in the importance of using local businesses.

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Heart Food Worcester Food and Drink Festival

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by Rowenna Williams on August 24, 2010

Our first Worcester food and drink festival took place at the Worcester Racecourse Grandstand on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 August 2010.

On Saturday, the weather was not on our side. Producers and visitors had to fight with torrential rain and chilly winds (see photo). Thankfully on Sunday the clouds cleared, the sun came out and we had a beautiful day.

The food, the drink and the company was fantastic and the event attracted nearly 1000 people over the two days. Thank you to everyone who supported us this year.

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Showcase your produce at Worcestershire Business Expo

by Rowenna Williams

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce will be giving local producers an opportunity to showcase their business in their ‘Food and Drink Market Place’ at the Worcestershire Business Expo on Thursday 9th September 2010.
The event, held at the University of Worcester, will run from 8.30am – 3.30pm. To book your place please contact Jon [...]

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Worcester Food and Drink Festival

by Jim Williams

Heart Food Worcester Food and Drink Festival
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August 2010
10am-3pm
Worcester Racecourse Grandstand (parking on-site and nearby)

Meet local producers:
Asiri Foods
Blossom Hill Bakery
Boreley Pig Roast
Churchfields Farmhouse Icecream
Clives Fruit Farm
Cotswold  Gold
Cotswold Bakery
Crepe Expectations

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Setting Up A Food Business – Part Two

by Miranda Ballard
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Miranda Ballard runs Muddy Boots Foods Limited with her husband Roland. She gives us her second instalment on her experiences of setting up - great advice for anyone wanting to start their own food business.
After getting all the food regulations and Trading Standards requirements in place (see Part One), we suddenly realised that we didn’t have [...]

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The Taste of British Summertime Is Here….

by Rowenna Williams
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The British Bean and Pea Season kicks off this month. Andrew Green’s  family run farm near Mathon, Worcestershire, has been growing Runner Beans and Broad Beans for the past 50 years.
Andrew grew up on the farm and now lives in the farmhouse along with his wife, Caroline and their two children. In addition to [...]

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Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival 2010

by nigelmaud

Simple, natural and local food - Love it, live it and try it at Herefordshire’s fifth Food Festival on 23rd and 24th October, 2010
The Hairy Bikers are making a very welcome return to the Food Festival and will be demonstrating their own brand of culinary expertise in the Celebrity Food Theatre.
The well-known actor, Sean Wilson, will [...]

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Make, Shake & Bake!

by Rowenna Williams

The Change 4 Life Family, Food and Fun Zone
at The East Midlands Food and Drink Festival,
Brooksby Hall, Melton Mowbray

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 October 2010
This year’s East Midlands Food and Drink Festival will feature a brand new Change 4 Life Family, Food and Fun Zone which offers you and your children the chance to really [...]

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The British Asparagus Festival

by Rowenna Williams
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The British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham, The Cotswolds, runs from the 23rd April-21st June and has been voted as one of the 2010 top ten quirkiest events in England in the ‘Where Else but England awards’.
Angela Tidmarsh, Wychavon’s Tourism Officer, is working to put the festival on the map. She says: “Demand [...]

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