by Lawrence Roullier White | Jul 13, 2016 | Food and Drink, News
When planning a summer party nothing is easier, or more social, than a summer punch. However, for many years this communal cocktail has been forgotten, or if remembered thoughts of student experiments send shudders down the spine and the mind quickly moves on. If you...
by Suzanne James | Jul 11, 2016 | Food and Drink, News
Midsummers Day has been and gone, but with school holidays approaching summer is really only just beginning for many of us. Here is a recipe for Santiago Tart, a traditional almond cake or pie from Galicia, Spain which can be traced back to the Middle Ages. I hope it...
by Lawrence Roullier White | Mar 5, 2016 | Features, Food and Drink, News
The pampering of mums should not be restricted to one day a year, but for that one Sunday in March failure to make that little extra effort will not go unnoticed. Some dads and co-mums are better equipped than others with the necessary kitchen skills so as always I...
by Suzanne James | Oct 23, 2015 | Features, Food and Drink, News
Although we are approaching the end of the main growing season, even now some fruit and vegetables will be at their best – look out for figs, apples and quince growing locally. Mushroom & beetroot will also be fantastic, not to mention pumpkins of course. Don’t...
by Suzanne James | Aug 6, 2015 | Food and Drink, News
I love this time of year. Summer is at its height and the produce available reflects this beautifully. Peaches, Apricots and Plums are all wonderfully juicy and ripe. Tender Sweetcorn, Hampshire Watercress, Cos Lettuce and Runner Beans are in abundance. Mediterranean...
