News update 1/4/13 - our selection of food and chef news from the world's press

Chef Raymond Blanc and seed expert Bob Sherman talk about their relationship

How the illustrious French chef and his friend horticultural expert Bob Sherman bonded over seeds.

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Tom Kitchin: "A new genre of pub has emerged offering more than just a pie and a pint."

The Michelin-starred chef talks about the new breed of pub and his own new opening in Edinburgh.

Read more from Scotsman

Thinking about food before meals could aid weight loss

New research shows thinking about food prior to eating and remembering delicious meals could help lose calories, whilst eating while distracted could lead to weight gain.

Read more from Mail Online