Kokova Magazine

Centuries ago, The East India Company (EIC) began to transform our nation's tastes. Ships and explorers returned from distant lands carrying foreign flavours that brought vibrancy and colour to the nation's dining tables, changing our palates forever. Chocolate, spices, and even tea, once new and extraordinary luxuries, soon became an indispensable part of our lives. Last week we made our own journey of discovery and paid a visit to the East India Company's flagship store in Conduit Street, London.

Are you struggling to bake delicious gluten- or dairy-free treats that all the family can enjoy? Perhaps you can't get your special-diet bakes to taste as good as traditional recipes. Help is now at hand from one of Britain's favourite chefs, Phil Vickery, who has teamed up with Squires Kitchen to create Seriously Good!™ gluten- and dairy-free cookie and cupcake mixes.

Heinz have staked a claim in the free-from market with their Deliciously Gluten Free pasta range - producing pasta that is as good as, if not better, than their 'original' gluten-packed varieties. We discovered their Deliciously Gluten Free Penne at the London 2013 Allergy & Free From Show in June and it really is the best gluten-free pasta we have tried to date.

Last weekend it was a delight to finally walk around the impressive Derby course at the Hickstead showground and watch some of the world's top showjumpers compete to win the Hickstead Derby, instead of simply watching it on TV. Your Source Today took a trip out to Hickstead to get a first hand feel for this event and to see what Derby Day had to offer.

How often have you looked in the cupboards and wondered what meal to make? Wondered what new recipe you could try if you only had the right ingredients, the time or the inspiration to get cooking? Well, now you can with Hello Fresh. They take the worry out of organising the right ingredients, put the surprise back into menu choices and take the time to collect everything together for you and deliver it straight to your door.

You don't have to look far for somewhere to eat when you are popping in and around London. Streets lined with cafés and restaurants can be found at every turn - and good food is bountiful, with many eateries offering a complete range of cultural dishes and delights. But when you are looking for honestly good Brazilian street food then one of the top places to try is 33 Dean Street, in the heart of Soho, where you will find Galeto - a new 'Streatery' style restaurant bringing Brazilian spice to Soho.