| | | | | So what sort of adventures can the British Gourmet |
| Nothing epitomises the culinary arts better than | | | | Food explorer embark upon? Let’s look at some |
| Gourmet Food. Gourmet Foods are a cultural | | | | fine examples you might expect to find on a |
| milestone when it comes to fine food and drink, and | | | | Gourmet Food Tour: |
| its appreciation is a passionate pursuit for those with | | | | Wine Tastings |
| a discerning palate and refined tastes. | | | | Also known as wine circles, we can savour the |
| | | | | complexities and character of all kinds of delightful |
| When we think of Gourmet Food, we often | | | | sips. Whether it’s the blackcurrant and chocolate |
| associate it with the term ‘Epicurious’ – | | | | overtones of a good Cabernet Sauvignon, or the |
| inspired by Epicurus, the 3rd Century BC Greek | | | | black cherry and peppery ghosts of a fine Zinfandel, |
| philosopher, who advocated the pursuit of pleasurable | | | | there’s something for everyone. |
| sensations in the search for ‘Good’. | | | | Culinary Schools |
| | | | | Take a luxurious tour of a respected culinary school |
| In our search for the Gourmet Food experience, | | | | for that complete Gourmet Food experience, |
| connoisseurs and enthusiasts seek out the best | | | | whether it’s to watch the art of preparation or |
| culinary experiences from across the globe; not just | | | | to participate yourself, a tour of a special culinary |
| in food. The etymology of the word | | | | school is bound to heighten your senses. |
| ‘Gourmet’ is from the French term for | | | | |
| ‘wine taster’ – and wine tasting is | | | | Market Strolls |
| certainly a key activity for those seeking sensory | | | | |
| satisfaction. | | | | As any good chef will tell you, the secret of a |
| | | | | perfect plate begins with the quality of the raw |
| Over the past decades, the explosion of celebrity | | | | ingredients. Tours of wonderful fruit, vegetable, meat |
| cookery programmes has left audiences hungry to | | | | and fish markets from Portobello to Padstow will |
| explore their foodie fantasies. The United Kingdom | | | | leave you with armfuls of organic goodies, and the |
| has led the charge; whether by the extravagant | | | | motivation to get creative in the kitchen. |
| antics of Keith Floyd in the 1980’s (who certainly | | | | Restaurant Events |
| enjoyed a drop of good wine himself) right through | | | | For that ultimate Gourmet Food experience, |
| to the blustering magic of Gordon Ramsay. | | | | everyone simply must visit a critically acclaimed |
| | | | | restaurant. A popular event for the Gourmet Food |
| But when we think of British cuisine, what springs to | | | | Tour enthusiast, experiencing the ‘real meal’ |
| mind? There’s a lot more to our culinary tastes | | | | can do things to your taste buds you never thought |
| than fish and chips or toad in the hole. It is telling that | | | | possible. From a Michelin starred monkfish, or quaffing |
| our most popular national dish comes from Indian | | | | offal in fine French style – there’s something |
| food, and indeed every High Street is exploding with | | | | for everyone. |
| a variety of fares from Catalonian cooking to | | | | |
| Nepalese delights. | | | | If you’re concoctions are failing to impress, or |
| | | | | you simply want to experience some of the finer |
| The desire for variety in our modern diet originating | | | | things in life first hand, a Gourmet Food Tour should |
| from countries far and wide, has certainly whetted | | | | be on your menu. |
| the appetite of the nation, and has been responsible | | | | |
| for the huge growth in demand for Gourmet Food | | | | To sample a taste of the delights of a UK Gourmet |
| tours in the UK and across the world. | | | | Food Tour, contact Kim at info@savvyclub.co. |
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