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This week is coriander week and Slow Food Week This week is coriander week so get using this beautiful fragrant herb in your meals over the next few days. For some inspiration watch our video of Cryrus Todiwala using coriander to create his kharu gos dish. 1st -9th June is also Slow Food Week, a celebration of healthy, environmental and high quality local foods. Check out the Slow Food UK website for more details and also see our upcoming Slow Food feature on The Staff Canteen tomorrow.   Trainee chef charged over £140, 000 of drugs British national Matthew Waugh (25) of Sackville, Ardfert, Co Kerry, was brought before a special sitting of Killarney District Court on Saturday night charged with three counts of drug dealing. Read more from Independent Ireland   Electrolux announces Chef Academy finalists Seven ambitious young chefs have been selected to go through to the Electrolux Chef Academy 2013 final for the opportunity to win the ultimate work experience placement in three Michelin-starred restaurants. Read more from Big Hospitality
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Editor 3rd June 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press