Blogs

Surrey Mum

Last updated 2nd February 2012 - 12:56

It's never Sauvignon o'clock fast enough in this Surrey writer's house. And no wonder. Mother to two children, Tracy Cook juggles the demands of a writing career with maths homework, taxi driving to ballet classes/drama/cricket matches and a laundry pile the size of Everest...

Stephanie Shaw - Chef Whites and Food Fights.

Last updated 31st January 2012 - 19:24

Thoughts of food enter my mind more times in one day than I care to mention - from eating it to having to clean it off the walls. I have spent the past seven months working at ‘The Cartford Inn’, Little Eccleston, and I'd like to share my truly valued experiences whether they be good, bad or absolutely hideous (although there hasn’t been many of those - yet).

A drink and a think with Natalie Curant

Last updated 18th January 2012 - 15:32

Natalie Curant is a Freelance Journalist, living in Hertfordshire, with a passion for history and pubs. She thinks it is a shame that pubs are usually some of the oldest buildings in our towns and villages, but on many occasions their history is lost with passing landlords and changing times. Natalie has taken on the cause of preserving the stories our pubs have to tell, and providing Hertford folk with something to think about while they enjoy their drinks.

David Woods, head chef of the Sofitel Hotel, bloggs on what's good to eat and cook in Sussex

Last updated 16th January 2012 - 10:14

David Woods, head chef of the Sofitel Hotel, bloggs on what's good to eat and cook in Sussex

Tony and Victoria Jacobs owners of Love Cakes of Derby - Blog

Last updated 30th November 2011 - 17:35

Tony and Victoria Jacobs own Love Cakes of Derby, a local cake company that prides itself on producing delicious cakes using only the finest ingredients. They sell a range of traditional cakes and cupcakes that are hand made at their Derby home. They share their story here…

Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards Blog

Last updated 30th November 2011 - 15:57

The latest news about Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards from our Event Manager, Ceri McQueen. From farm shops to butchers and restaurants to your local independent retailer, we will deliver you the latest information for the Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards.

Alex Hilbrown’s Culinary Journeys

Last updated 30th November 2011 - 12:56

Alex Hilbrown lives and works in St Albans. She is a passionate baker and enjoys spending her free time in the kitchen experimenting with flavours. She loves trying out new recipes on her partner, family and friends and dreams of one day running her own baking business, but for now is content with blogging about her culinary journeys!

Jen Wong from CakeyPigg Originals blogs about everything Cake related!

Last updated 30th October 2011 - 10:59

CakeyPigg Originals, is a local celebration cake designer based in Reading. Jen Wong blogs on how to choose a Wedding Cake, Cake trends, Celebrity cakes, what’s new in cake flavours, Cakes for a hot summers day, local cake classes and more. Read her exciting blog here…

Carol Grant on culture, countryside and cream teas in Sussex

Last updated 3rd October 2011 - 18:29

Carol blogs on things to do and places to visit in Sussex, plus her quest for the ultimate cream tea...

Tom Parker Bowles - The London Food Scene

Last updated 27th September 2011 - 14:19

The acclaimed writer gives his verdict on London’s foodie scene...

Gretchen McCarthy's Blog

Last updated 18th July 2011 - 17:56

Culinaria Libris is a blog adventure through cookbooks old and new, from cultures near and far. "I am an American originally from the Great Plains of the great state of Nebraska, but you will now find me in Bromley, Kent with a house full of cookbooks and a curiosity to match."

Grazing Kate

Last updated 13th July 2011 - 21:20

Kate’s grazing adventures and reviews from Deepest Devon. Passionate about the bounteous food and drink that our county has to offer, Kate loves to visit places that have that extra sparkle: good value cafes with fantastic views; hidden away Pick-Your-Own farms and vineyards, traditional tea rooms serving cream teas, or faultless high-end restaurants that use only the best locally sourced food.

Martina Myerscough - The life and times of a Lancashire innkeeper

Last updated 14th June 2011 - 10:45

I'm Martina and I run the Red Pump Inn, a cosy-chilled out country inn and restaurant in the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire, just sneaking in to the impressive Forest Of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. I've decided to share the finer details of running a big old country inn…. warts and all Find out more about us at theredpumpinn.wordpress.com

Teaching Dad to Cook Flapjack - A blog by Miranda Gardiner

Last updated 19th May 2011 - 11:40

Family recipes from the author of Teaching Dad to Cook Flapjack...

Andrew & Claire Head - Life on an Organic Farm

Last updated 7th April 2011 - 15:53

Chatter about life setting up and running an organic farming business in Dorset. Andrew, Claire, their two children, a cat and a dog moved here in September 2007 taking on a tenancy at Rempstone Farm on the Isle of Purbeck. We set up the farm from scratch, Andrew having managed farms for years beforehand, but this is different, we saved 20 years for this...this is ours! We have our ups and downs but hey - its is all worth it and all in one of the most beautiful places in the world!

On the grapevine with Kathryn O’Mara

Last updated 21st February 2011 - 11:16

Kathryn O’Mara, founder of the award-winning wine bar Artisan & Vine on St John’s Hill, has tasted wine in every continent (bar Antarctica). Here she will be blogging about her favourite tipples, her expertise, and life on the ‘Hill...

Sunita Bhuyan's recipe and healthy eating blog

Last updated 25th August 2010 - 19:23

Sunita lives in Suffolk with her husband and two lovely children. A lecturer in her previous life, she is now an avid food blogger, and writes a blog - Sunita's world- life and food for the last three and a half years. Passionate about cooking and baking, especially with healthy substitutes, Sunita will be giving recipes of dishes that are that are easy to make, healthy and child friendly too. They will include both cooking and baking and some of the recipes will have an Indian touch...

A Surrey Pom in Oz

Last updated 29th July 2010 - 01:11

Me: Originally from Lincolnshire but spent the last seven years happily living Surrey. Him: a chef come earthmover from Montrose, near Melbourne. Us: Emigrated to Australia in February 2010. Now: Living with the in-laws; trying to figure out what a Dropbear is; and generally attempting to understand the Aussies…

Annette fell in love with Thomas Hardy at a high school

Last updated 25th March 2010 - 15:15

Annette fell in love with Thomas Hardy at a high school in Manchester. Some 30 years later she moved nearer to Egdon Heath. Working as a freelance writer and PR consultant she's always out and about in Dorset and currently having fun county-wide, field testing the The Times lunch voucher scheme.

News from Rachel Cooke registered dietitian for Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset PCT

I am a Registered dietitian working for Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset PCT specialising in weight management. I qualified 15 yrs ago and have worked in industry as well as the NHS and also work promoting best practice and accurate best practice information with both local and national media. Moved to Bath to get married last yr and promote all in moderation re food intake and so dietitians really can have their cake and eat it!