Kokova Magazine

In honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - and to recognise an extra bank holiday - Vinopolis, London's premier wine and food tasting experience, will be hosting a weekend of extravagant food-themed events to celebrate our Monarch. On Sunday 3rd June, as thousands of boats float down the Thames as part of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Package, what better way to enjoy the celebrations and soak up the atmosphere than with a ringside seat at Vinopolis, nested near the banks of the river.

The UK Government has committed in law to cutting the country's greenhouse emissions 80% by 2050. With our industrialized food and farming system currently responsible for around 30% of UK emissions and 30% of our individual carbon footprint down to our food choices, it's clear that we need to make fundamental changes to the way we grow, source and eat our food. Only radical changes to our diets and farming systems can achieve the level of greenhouse gas cuts needed.

The Plymouth Food Awards, now in their second year, are open for nominations. Vote for your favourite local foodies who you think are doing the most to support the aims of the Plymouth Food Charter. The Charter, launched early 2011, aims to improve health and wellbeing for all and to create a more connected, resilient and sustainable city.

Sean Stembridge, from Tantobie, County Durham, who was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2008, became so used to blank stares when he asked for a gluten-free dish, that he decided to set up a website to help make gluten-free living easier. Sean has now joined forces with friend and marketing whiz, Stephen Gorton from Perth, Scotland, in the complex task of developing LiveGlutenFree™.

Cirio has created a host of delicious Summer recipes featuring its range of authentic Italian tomatoes - all of which can be prepared in twenty minutes or less. The easy to prepare recipes - all perfect for Summer entertaining and for easy and delicious family meals - include a 20-minute Cod au Gratin and a Mediterranean Swordfish Special.

Competition now closed. Congratulations to Claire Palmer, Tyne and Wear.