The beauty about Valentines Day at Sheffield restaurants is that you can eat food from all over the world, whatever the size of your budget. Or, you can what I did last year, you can cook up a storm at home, print off your own menu for the evening, light some candles and serve it all up on posh plates. Yes, I really did put the schmoo into schmooth last year. Happy days.

Having checked out some of the options for this year at Valentines Day at Sheffield restaurants, I have come to the conclusion that there might be something to tempt me to part with some of my hard earned. As a lover of food from all corners of the globe, I am thrilled to see that I can eat the likes of Italian, …

Did you know that January sees the biggest amount of new memberships taken up at the local gym? True story. But how long does it last? Mine lasted a few weeks, until I did my back in trying to push some heavy weights. Then, just when you think you’re membership has expired, the money keeps going out of your account and when you complain you get told to read the small print – you need to give x amount of weeks notice. What has this got to do with January offers at Sheffield restaurants I hear you ask? And the answer is: not that much to be fair! But, if you’ve taken out a new gym membership or are thinking of doing so, watch out, you might get sharked as well. In fact, you might be better off running …

Considering all the alcohol the average person consumes on a typical NYE, you’d be wise to do all your drinking on a full stomach. This New Years Eve at Sheffield restaurants you can eat until you’re fit to burst, then drink yourself silly (if that’s what you want to do) knowing you won’t have to eat again until 2009!

Certain times of the year always see prices go through the roof. New Years Eve at Sheffield restaurants is one, Valentines night is most definitely another. Not all restaurants have a set menu, though, and some that do offer good value when you consider that you’ll be feasting on several courses with free-flowing drinks and maybe even a bit of entertainment. Last year I was so full, we’d had more courses than I can remember and there …

Hands up all of you who are gearing up for the Taste of London food festival this year – we said hands, not forks! You’re in luck because one of the chefs taking part in this year’s festival is online and ready to answer your questions about what goes on behind the scenes – and talk about food, too, of course.

Jun Tanaka will be taking part in a live web chat at 3.45pm on Tuesday 10th June, so get your questions ready.

Chef Jun Tanaka knows a thing or two about cooking, thanks to his fabulously successful Pearl restaurant and TV shows like Saturday Kitchen, …