by Suzanne James | Nov 16, 2015 | Food and Drink, News
November has arrived, so I thought it would be fun to offer some inspiration for those of you who will be coming in cold from a firework display. It wouldn’t be Bonfire Night without Jacket Potatoes – Vivaldi, Sante and Melody are the best varieties to use....
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 | Sep 22, 2015 | Food and Drink, News
When the month has an ‘R’, in it then you can be sure that shellfish is in season, including native oysters, an exquisite but expensive treat. If your budget doesn’t stretch that far then mussels are a fraction of the price but will still add a touch of...
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...
by Suzanne James | Jul 22, 2015 | Features, Food and Drink, News
Midsummers Day may have been and gone, but we still (I hope) have many weeks of summer to be enjoyed. I know that those of you with vegetable patches or allotments will be reaping the benefits of all your hard work with an abundance of soft fruits, garlic, onions,...
