{"id":14866,"date":"2013-12-12T20:43:54","date_gmt":"2013-12-12T20:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=14866"},"modified":"2024-03-26T20:39:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T19:39:50","slug":"bbc-good-food-show-birmingham-winter-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/2013\/12\/12\/bbc-good-food-show-birmingham-winter-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"BBC Good Food Show Birmingham Winter 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This winter (27th<\/sup> November-1st<\/sup> December 2013) saw Brian Turner, Frances Quinn, James Martin, Lisa Faulkner and Natalie Coleman opening the doors of the NEC for the 23rd<\/sup> year running of The BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham. The nation\u2019s biggest food event really had something for everyone, no matter their age, budget, or dietary requirements. Present were a selection of well-known brands, the opportunity to discover new local and regional produce of the finest quality, dining equipment, cooking accessories and appliances, demonstrations, live cooking (featuring over 50 chefs and experts), book signings, free samples, and Christmas decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I really liked the Christmas feel to the place – with things not only to decorate the arena but also to buy and inspire this festive season. Of course this encompassed smell too – as well as taste with some of the samples, or opportunities to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again I liked that there were things for all budgets – I picked up some fantastic metal cookie cutters at a bargain price! Of course the best bit was the demonstrations – of how to make things from Christmas figures to Christmas meals.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This beautifully set theatre was very festive and inviting. With a tasty sample as we waited for the live cooking to begin it also gave the opportunity to have a rest. There were tips on how to prepare for Christmas, how M&S can help, and of course a fantastic Christmas pudding alternative recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We really liked having the opportunity to sample things (and really enjoy) that we may have not otherwise tried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We came away with a very nice jar of Hot Chilli and Red Pepper Chutney from The English Provender Co – who did them in gorgeous gift bags too. Knowing how hard my husband can be to buy for I think this would make a great stocking filler idea. They are also running a competition to celebrate the release of Downton Abbey Series 4:<\/p>\n\n\n

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1st prize: A luxury weekend at Stoke Park, Europe\u2019s leading 5 star Country Club, Spa & Hotel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n