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Alma Park Primary in Levenshulme gets a taste of World War Two

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February 3rd 2012

Our food writer Philippa James grabs her ration book, straightens her seams and heads for a Lancashire school

Hairy Biker Si King gets handy in the garden and recalls his early days in the kitchen

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February 3rd 2012

Our star columnist gets handy in the garden and recalls his early days in the kitchen

Surrey’s best tea shops: Parisian pantries to countryside coffee houses

February 2nd 2012

Every month, Surrey Life magazine showcases one of the area’s best tea shops, from Parisian pantries to countryside coffee houses. Here you'll find abridged versions of Louise Johncox's Tea Shop Trail column...

Cheshire Life Luncheon - Residence Restaurant and Bar, Nantwich

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February 2nd 2012

It’s not only the architecture and interior of Residence which provokes murmurs of approval. Food at this Cheshire Life luncheon provoked gasps of delight from diners WORDS BY RAY KING PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS

Number Four at Stow voted Trip Advisor Top Choice!

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February 1st 2012

Trip Advisor has just published their Travellers’ Choice of the Best 25 Hotels in the United Kingdom and high on the list of customer nominations is Number Four at Stow in 9th place; the only Cotswold hotel to feature in the Top 25!

John Torode and Gregg Wallace join Meadowhall’s search for a new ‘Master Sheff’

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Web Exclusive

February 1st 2012

Master Chef stars John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be bringing their expert tasting skills to Meadowhall Shopping Centre next month to judge a ground-breaking competition to find Yorkshire’s best new culinary talent.

Veg Box - local produce is a passion for Bedlington couple

Rating: 3

January 27th 2012

The North East is blessed with great produce and a couple from Bedlington want more of us to enjoy it, as Sarah Louise Banner reports

The Sacred Gin Distillery

Rating: 3

January 27th 2012

Freshness is key to the distinctive character of Sacred Gin which, unusually, can be enjoyed straight - although obviously it makes a very good gin and tonic too.

Afternoon Tea

Rating: 3

January 27th 2012

The elegant feast that bridges the chasm between lunch and dinner is fashionable once again, but only when delivered with aplomb, writes Christopher Archambault

An interview with Morgan M as he launches new Barbican restaurant

Rating: 3

January 24th 2012

Catherine McCabe chats to Morgan Meunier about his second course, love of customers and chocolate temptation

Worcestershire feeds the Cotswold Conference Centre

Rating: 3

January 23rd 2012

The cream teas at the Cotswold Conference Centre are legendary and like the other treats on offer to visitors, they’re made with the best local ingredients, from the finest local suppliers, says Patricia McAleer

The Specials Board – food and drink advertising in Surrey Life magazine

January 23rd 2012

Welcome to our new monthly foodie advertising feature, promoting the best of Surrey’s pubs, restaurants and shops

The great cake debate

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January 22nd 2012

Two young mums, one from Tunbridge Wells and one from Crowborough, left their jobs to start up cake-making businesses. Here’s how they did it

Adam Edwards: Chicken’s crowning glory

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January 19th 2012

‘Let’s celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with a dish fit for a Queen’

Sam’s Chop House and Damson in Heaton Moor owner to open Deansgate restaurant

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January 19th 2012

Steve Pilling. Bouyed up by his continued success at Damson in Heaton Moor - Cheshire Life’s Restaurant of the Year 2011 - he’s unveiling bold plans to open a large city centre eaterie WORDS BY RAY KING PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS

Essex Life Fine Food and Drink Awards – The categories 2012 and nomination form

Rating: 3

January 17th 2012

Essex Life is delighted to launch the 2012 Fine Food and Drink Awards. Find out here how you can help celebrate all the best our county has to offer

The North East Life Artisan Food and Drink Directory

Rating: 3

Web Exclusive

January 17th 2012

A selection of some of the finest artisan producers of food and drink in the North East, and where to buy it. Emails suggestions for The Directory to neleditor@archant.co.uk.

Gourmet Life - Light bites of Surrey food and drink news

January 16th 2012

Whether you’re launching a new restaurant, farmers’ market, farm shop or foodie event, get in touch with your Surrey food and drink news at matthew.williams@surreylife.co.uk

Why I'm passionate about healthy eating by Julie Neville

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January 16th 2012

Julie Neville has helped herself and her family back to good health through her own formula of complementary medicine and healthy eating. Now she wants to help others WORDS BY EMMA MAYOH PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIRSTY THOMPSON

Be part of the Essex Life Food & Drink Awards 2012

Rating: 3

January 13th 2012

Be part of the Essex Life Food & Drink Awards 2012