Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2013 | Page 109

FOOD

Six Cowes Food Shows planned
Following on from the success of the Cowes Food Shows
held in 2012, Red Funnel have now confirmed six Shows for
2013 with the first having kicked off in March.
The Cowes Food Show was started by Red Funnel
with Calbourne Classics and Widget Productions to help
showcase some of the delicious local produce and talented
local chef’s on the Isle of Wight. At each show there is an
interactive Food Theatre with live cooking demonstrations,
local food and drink producer stalls, children’s
entertainments and live music.
Each of the shows also has a theme and special guest
stalls which includes Spring Plants and Flowers, Arts
& Crafts, Christmas, Halloween and more. The shows
take place in Fountain Yard, Cowes next to the Red
Jet Terminal and admission is free. To find out more
visit www.cowesfoodshow.co.uk orwww.facebook.com/
cowesfoodshow

Kate to host 'World of Wine'
Kate Goodman, the new face of the
BBC’s recently re-launched Food & Drink
programme, is to host the Isle of Wight
Spring Garden Show’s ‘World of Wine’ on
April 27 and 28.
Kate, who appears on the popular TV
series alongside Michel Roux Jnr, will
bring her vast knowledge of all things red,
white and rosé to the Show and present
several exciting wine tasting sessions each
afternoon for visitors to enjoy.
Over the last decade Kate has become
one of Britain’s brightest young wine gurus.
As well as featuring and sampling a choice
of her own favourite wines, Kate, who is

they’d like you to believe) but with a little

particularly enthusiastic about matching

knowledge of the basics, anyone can find a

good wine and food together, will be

great combination.”

sampling some great local food from the
‘Finest Flavours’ marquee too.
When chatting about choosing a great

This year all Garden Show tickets can be
used on both days of the weekend allowing
two whole days of visits including entry

wine to serve at a dinner party, Kate

to Robin Hill. More information visit www.

said: “There’s an impression that it’s an

gardenshow.robin-hill.com or call 01983

incredibly complicated art that is best left

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to sommeliers in fine restaurants (or so

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