Posted by chefhermes on July 5, 2011 · 2 Comments
After assisting me in getting Michelin starred Mark Jordan to take part in the 5Questions, his PR agent Victoria has stayed in touch. Trying to get a copy of Mr Jordan’s book for review would be a no brainer, it was bound to filled with lovely glossy pictures & tasty recipes, and when the man … Read more
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Posted by chefhermes on January 12, 2011 · 6 Comments
Well, here it is, our 100th post on the Chef Hermes blog. After spotting a niche in the blogosphere on the 21st February 2010 the first post emerged. To say that month’s figures were disappointing is a mild understatement, at the end of the month the blog had just 30 page views (not including us … Read more
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Posted by chefhermes on December 20, 2010 · 2 Comments
So this is looking like the last in the current series of ’5Questions ~ Words of Advice’ for this year, and it also a coincides with the last in The Apprentice series as well. On the surface of it there wouldn’t be any kind of connection between the two, yet we’ve managed to find one. … Read more
Posted by chefhermes on July 7, 2010 · 3 Comments
So this is a start of a new series of posts. There are so many bloggers out there that do restaurant reviews, so what makes our’s any different? Well due to the current economic climate there are a number of offers out there, where you can dine in Michelin starred establishments for a fraction of … Read more
Posted by chefhermes on July 3, 2010 · Comments Off
This week it has been announced to the staff that The Grand Hotel, St. Helier, Jersey has been sold to an unnamed owner who will be taking over in the next 3 months. Managing director Ms Anna Marie Dowling will step down in September this year to ensure a smooth hand over. Rumours persist as … Read more
Posted by chefhermes on May 21, 2010 · 1 Comment
So we’re nearing the end of our series of ’5 Questions’. Todays chef is Shaun Rankin of Bohemia, Jersey. Currently with 4 rosettes & 1 Michelin star Shaun is keen to try to break the mould of past working practises and he works in conjunction with Basingstoke college to nurture new talent, having 2-3 college … Read more
