London’s best independent butchers, grocers and delis offering delivery – Evening Standard By David Ellis For all the fun of a meal kit and finish-at-home deliveries, sometimes the only way to go is a DIY-job. Even if no one makes a roast like your mum does (including you), it’s fun to try. But knocking your […]
Notes From An Epicurean – The Blackmore Vale – January 2021 Simon Vernon, Food Consultant & Great Taste Awards Judge. January is often a time for healthier eating, a great excuse, especially with our lockdown, to indulge in some caviar, one of the ultimate luxury foods, high in protein, vitamin D, B12 and essential minerals. […]
Caviar for the masses? China certainly thinks so – Sky News – The largest caviar maker in the world wants “normal people” to try the expensive delicacy. Caviar was the traditional delicacy of the Caspian Sea but these days production has a new headquarters: China. Qiandao (Thousand Island) lake lies 220 miles south of Shanghai. Fringed […]
King’s Fine Food has collaborated with Le Marche de Chefs for some exquisite fresh food hampers which include the King’s Fine Food Beluga and Oscietra Caviar. The hampers look absolutely stunning: The Luxury Hamper. ‘Oscietra caviar (30g) – Laura King is a supplier to many of the same restaurants like us. Her name is a byword […]
Sturgeon production and presentation from Kaluga Queen
Aquitaine Caviar Tasting with Laura King – Caviar Specialist Laura King talks about the King’s Fine Food Aquitaine Caviar. Aquitaine (Baerii) – Country of Origin: France Aquitaine produces the eggs after 5 years. It has a nutty sea taste with low acidity, and ranges from a steely grey colour, similar to Sevruga, to jet black. Aquitaine, […]
Laura King, caviar specialist looks at the history behind caviar importing into the UK, 100 years ago.
Sevruga (Stellatus) Caviar Tasting with Laura King – Sevruga tastes of the sea. It is often the preferred choice for caviar dealers around the world because of its resemblance to wild caviar. This small, grey egg is packed with a delicious salty flavour that lingers, often more than other caviars.
