As we get into asparagus season it’s great to have a few asparagus recipes up your sleeve to take advantage of its all to brief appearance. Officially the English asparagus season runs from St George’s Day, April 23rd until the Summer Solstice, June
It’s time to pop on your pinny and get your pot and pans at the ready as we bring you a 3 – course menu from 3 award-winning West Country chefs. To celebrate the arrival of the FOODIES FESTIVAL which is being in held in Bath’s Royal Victoria Park
After what has seemed like the longest of winters and the rainiest of springs, the darling buds of may bring with them some much needed sunshine, longer evenings and the opportunity to dine al fresco. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of
Alan Halkett is head chef at Reivers Restaurant at The Cairndale in Dumfries, he shares the recipe for one of his most popular dishes. WHISKED SPONGE SHEET 4 eggs; 100g caster sugar; 35g golden syrup; 50g dark chocolate; 50g butter; 60g cocoa
Alan Halkett is head chef at Reivers Restaurant at The Cairndale in Dumfries, he shares the recipe for one of his most popular dishes. Serves 4 Cod 4 Atlantic Cod fillets: pin bone the fish and pat dry the skin; pan roast in olive
The name of this Cumberland Rum Nicky comes from the traditional decoration of cuts or nicks made on top of the pastry. The rich filling ingredients – dates, spices, brown sugar and rum – were easily obtainable from the ports on the Cumbrian coast,
Salcombe has a long association with crab fishing, a legacy that goes back over the centuries and one which is celebrated each year at Salcombe Crabfest. Crab slaw recipe With chips, with fish, on its own, in a bun, or as a salad, this crab
A "well-loved" Cornwall beach cafe with "dashes of pizzaz" has been included on a list of the best to visit in the UK. The Hidden Hut in Truro was included alongside six others in a list from The Week. Discussing the creation of the list, the
A few years ago I ran a cookery class to coincide with Suffolk Day, focusing on historic recipes from around the county. We made God’s kitchels, fourses cake (think elevenses but at teatime), Suffolk buns and these Ipswich almond tarts. A lot of
At the end of May, it’s British Sandwich Week, and I must confess that a good sandwich is one of my favourite things. Sourdough with strong cheddar and chutney, brown bread with smoked salmon or crab, and simple everyday white for a Sunday morning
As May is upon us, I thought I’d offer up some lighter dishes to you to help celebrate the sunshine (that I hope we will be having!). As we get into the height of the summer, we move towards shellfish territory and I for one would happily have
Celebrate British Tomato Fortnight with these flavour-filled tomato-rich dishes Red wine and tomato pasta with burrata recipe This impressive but easy pasta dish uses fresh and canned tomatoes for a rich and satisfying taste. Serves
White Peak Distillery’s Wire Works Whisky, born in Derbyshire, a taste of home. Single malt whisky is a product that many associate as a spirit from Scotland; the terms ‘whisky’ and ‘scotch’ often being used interchangeably. However, despite
