Kokova Magazine

Britain's National Cupcake Champion 2011 has been announced - and the winning professional craft baker, who has been baking for less than a year, comes from Wales.

Boasting Madonna, Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and even Brooklyn Beckham amongst his clientele, Eric Lanlard, master patissier and twice winner of the prestigious Continental Patissier of the Year at the British Baking Awards, has earned himself an international reputation for superlative cakes with a global fan base.

This year's Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight takes place 3rd-18th September 2011, highlighting the wealth of Scottish food and drink on offer to consumers. It encourages the food industry - from restaurants to retailers and caterers - to source and champion the country's quality produce.

Join in for some of the most exciting dates in London's food calender - MasterChef Live from 11-13 November 2011 at London Olympia - where John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be hosting a MasterChef experience like no other.

This year's Jeans for Genes Day takes place on Friday 7th October 2011. A beautifully simple idea, the Day invites people to leave their suits and uniforms at home and wear their jeans to work or school in return for a donation.

Organisers of this year's Taste Cumbria Food Festival have today revealed an impressive line-up of celebrity chefs who will be joining headliners The Hairy Bikers in Cockermouth on September 24 and 25.