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News and Features

Recent & Archived Features

As this is an archive, please note that details may be out of date and photos have been removed to save webspace!

Discover the delights of foraging

Wisewoods foraging days offer a fascinating insight into the best wildfoods in Somerset.

Tour Brixham Fish Market

Learn how this famous fish market works and enjoy a fabulous fish breakfast at Crab Quay House.

A new Food Hub for Somerset

Funding has been secured for a new food hub for Somerset, food businesses need to act now to voice their opinion on how the money should be spent

Taste of Truffle Food Tours

Truffle expert Marion Dixon offers a unique truffle experience day

Come to ours for coffee & cake

The owners of two new tea shops invite customers into their homes

Reaching New Markets

Somerset Producers will be travelling to the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival to showcase their products.

Come to ours for coffee & cake

The owners of two new tea shops invite customers into their homes

Taste of the West Awards

Somerset's winners

Burnham on Sea's First Food Festival

Find out why two 'normal' people decided to stage a food festival

The Restaurant Inspector comes to Weston super Mare

We went under cover to help The Ivy's Fernando Peire

King and Queen of Pies

The Ryoal Bath and west show celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Alex James on Cheese

Blur bassist turned famer talks about his products

The secrets of Somerset's Artisan Producers

Discover their skills for yourself

Supermarket vs. Indpendent Wines

Kelli Gould guides us through a tasting session

Kevin McCloud opens farm shop expansion

White Row now has a fish and chip shop, cafe and gift shop

Abigail and Ellen's page

My daughters' project - their cooking, food thoughts and experiences.

Market Kitchen comes to Somerset

We've been on TV again!

Gingerbread houses

More cooking with Abigail and Ellen

Tea and Cake with Auntie Mary

Abigail and Ellenmake good old fashioned fairy cakes

The Royal Bath and West Show

Win tickets

Weight Watchers designed in Somerset

The Dormen Food copany have appointed Somerset designers to handle pack design

Somerset celebrates its vibrant food and drink industry

Winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2010 are announced.

Treading the leather in Street

Laura Bethell steps out beyond the outlet village.

Have you come across Croscombe?

An historical village mid-way between Wells and Shepton Mallet with a strong community spirit and two thriving pubs.

Burnham-on-Sea

Beyond the buckets and spades, by Chris Dowey.

The Wealth of Wedmore

An insider's guide by Laura Bethell.

The Art of Cheese Sculpting

Susie Watkins Polakova meets cheese alchemist Tanys Pullin

Wonders of Wellington

An historic town full of foodie delights.

Wonderful Cider

Celebrate Somerset Cider with us.

Sharpham Park

Roger Saul shares his journey from fashion to spelt.

Thatchers Cider

Where trend meets tradition.

Fizz

Put some sparkle into your life!

Kevin McCloud

On the fit between eco architecture and sustainabale food and why Somerset is such a great place to live.

Taunton Food for Life Co-op

How they reduce food miles and packaging.

Taunton Temptations - part 2

Annie Vickerstaff visits Clavelshay Barn.

 

Recipes from the children at Axbridge First School

Favourite family recipes from the PTA cookbook.

Morning Coffee with Richard Guest

The Head Chef at The Castle Hotel on everything from poached eggs to The Hairy Bikers.

Living the Good Life

It's all the rage at the moment, but the McGraths have been doing it for years.

Exclusive - The Hairy Bikers visit Somerset

We helped the Hairy Bikers discover the best of the Somerset larder.

What is Hartley's Kitchen?

Click here to find out!

What's hot in Weston-super-Mare?

Weston's burned down pier became an unlikely tourist attraction, it's too late to see it now, but there are plenty of other ways to spend a day in this traditional seaside town.

What does it take to run a successful food business?

In the second of our series of articles for food and drink business owners, Alan Stone, of Old Mill accountants and financial advisers, gives his views.

Do you shop at the Co-op?

More and more people are turning to their local co-op to reduce foodmiles and source good quality food at cost effective prices, whether their priority is provenance, organic produce or to save money on the weekly food bill. Once again, Somerset is leading the way.

Last of the Summer Strawberries

3 ideas for incorporating fresh Somerset strawberries into the most important meal of the day, whether you wake up bright and breezy or in need of a pick-me-up.

 

Where to eat in Wells

We ask Wells Cathedral School sixth formers where they would choose to eat out in Wells, if they were paying themselves and if they were being treated.

Chocolate is good for you

The news we all want to hear, and it's from a qualified nutritionist.

Bottled Water - are we asking the right questions?

Most would agree it doesn't make sense to ship water to the UK from afar, but what about local bottled water?

Nutrition and Cancer Care

Penny Brohn Cancer Care support people living with cancer and their supporters. Nutrition plays a key part in their 'Bristol Approach' .

Rejuvenate your liver with a New Year detox

Nutritionist Julia Taylor tells us how to give our bodies a boost by making the most of healthy local food, with a new diet that is both enjoyable and sustainable.

Learn the art of Beekeeping

Good Somerset honey is in short supply.  Why not take up an interesting new hobby and make your own?  Somerset Beekepers Association are running a free course.

 

Christmas Wines, Brandy and Liqueurs

We hope your turkey will be local and your vegetables too, but what about your wine?

Here's our selection of the best Somerset wines and spirits to make your Christmas special.

 

 

 

 

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