It is with a heavy heart Team ICG say a fond farewell. We hope to come back bigger and stronger next year but for now a huge thank you to all our sponsors, competitors and supporters. We hope to see you again soon!. Goodbye for now. Team ICG.xxx

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Friday Fare. This week’s Friday Fare comes from this year’s Keen Home Cooks Winner. Check out his delicious pork belly and sweet potato rosti with pickled red cabbage, asparagus and cider jus:. #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition.

What food goals do you have for the coming year. Let us know then check back in to let us know how you get on. Take this as a sign to apply for your dream job or do that thing that you are too scared to do. Let us know how you get on…. #icg #icgcompetitions #ASC #KHC

Take a look at a throwback to this year’s Aspiring Student Chefs competition. #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition #culinarytalent #chefstable #foodlover #finedining #gastroart #keenhomecooks

Chefs in Japan must train for two years to learn how to serve a pufferfish. Pufferfish is a delicacy (a very special, rare and expensive food) in Japan, but if it isn’t prepared correctly, it can kill the person eating it. #seafoodlover #fishrecipes #homecooking

Friday Fare. This week’s Friday Fare comes from Rebecca Allenby-Smith. Check out her super simple, yet super yummy Spinach and Butternut Squash Ravioli:. #ICG #FridayFare #recipes #homecooking #inspiration #foodie #culinaryarts #culinary #chef

Every year’s Keen Home Cooks and Aspiring Student Chefs competitions produce future superstars. We have had students go on to compete on shows such as Masterchef and take up full time chef roles. #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition #culinarytalent #chefstable

The original pound cake got its name from its ingredients The early recipes of pound cake used one pound of butter, one pound of eggs, and one pound of sugar. #poundcake #baking #foodie #foodlover #worldfoods #worldcuisines #tasteofculture #icg #icgcompetition #oldschool

Take a look at a throwback to this year’s Keen Home Cooks competition. #icg #icgcompetitions #aspiringstudentchefs #competition #culinarytalent #chefstable #foodlover #finedining #gastroart #keenhomecooks

Did you know that strawberries are the only fruit that have seeds on the outside? There are over 600 different types of strawberries grown in the world with China being the largest producer. #strawberries #foodiefacts #ICG #outsideseeds #culinarytalent #chefstable #foodlover

This week is the perfect dish to show off your culinary flare for a dinner party with friends or a romantic night in. The dish is another heartbreaker from our head judge Lesley Waters and can be found at the below link:. #ICG #FridayFare #recipes

As a foodie community we love to hear about the newest foodie businesses launching. We love checking out the up and coming establishments and sharing them with our avid audience. Please tag your favourites here and we will give them a plug for people to check out and report on.

We are always on the lookout for judges, media collaborations, prize gifts and welcome anyone who would like to be featured in our event publications, social media content and website ads. #CulinaryStars #ChefsInTheMaking #EmpoweringFoodies #InvestInCulinaryFutures

Do you want to try an amazing restaurant in a fabulous rural setting?. The Olive Branch Rutland, located in Clipsham recently received a Cesar Award, one of only 10, issued nationwide by the Good Hotel Guide each year. 2024’s recipients offer . #ICG #michelin #cesar #inspiration

Inspire Us 🍔🍱🥗🍕🥞. We hope you are all enjoying the May Bank Holiday weekend and like us are indulging in some foodie favourites. Tag us in your culinary masterpieces and we will reshare them on our stories. #foodie #foodlover #worldfoods #worldcuisines #tasteofculture #icg

Happy Friday Everyone!. As we are in the heart of Rhubarb season we thought we would share a link to our head judge, Lesley Waters’  incredible baked egg and custard tart!. #ICG #FridayFare #recipes #homecooking #inspiration #foodie #culinaryarts.

BIIAB supports work-based learning providers, centres, employers and further education colleges in the hospitality and care industries to build a strong, successful workforce for better businesses and communities. #sponsor #icgcompetition #keenhomecooks

Our sponsors, The Studio in Castle Bytham, provided the most perfect venue for the 2024 Keen Home Cooks final! 👏🏻. Nestled in the humble south Lincolnshire Countryside, The Studio is a traditional early 1800’s, English-barn conversion,. #sponsor

Today is ‘Bubble Tea Day.’ Also known as Boba Tea or Pearl Milk Tea originated in Taiwan, using black or green tea with milk or creamers and different flavouring. Tapioca pearls are added to create the signature bubbles. #nationalbubbleteaday #Bobalove #bobateaaddict #Boba.