These days, awards seem to be handed out for just about anything.
But there are some, for example The Great Taste Awards organised by the Guild of Fine Food, that I believe are a useful recognition of quality. Over 50 days, 405 judges taste hundreds of specialist food and drink products — you could say that getting a Great Taste award is the food equivalent of getting a gong at Cannes Film Festival. Well, this year, there have been gold awards (with assorted star ratings) stamped on some of my favourite things produced in or near London: Hoxton white levain bread (right) from Flour Power City Bakery, Gourmet Toasted Popcorn, wondrous pea and shallot ravioli from COOK and, finally, the liquorice and peppermint tea from Teapigs.
There's something new to add to your shopping basket.
