It’s been a little while, but I’m excited to be back contributing to Appetite and sharing a bit about what...
Tart and tangy with a hint of sweetness, cranberries are the jewel of the winter season. Packed full of vitamin...
From sensory training and seminars for the Women in Beer Festival in Edinburgh, to the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards, it’s always great to be reminded how much there is to explore in the world of beer. One thing that stands out at beer judging events is how underrepresented...
While we’ve been making the most of the autumn sunshine and we’re still picking some fab winter produce – the...
With the festive season fast approaching as I write, I thought I’d share some of my new top spots –...
Our Family Favourites // The Hairy Bikers Inspired by their journey together, Si King has completed this book as a tribute to his best friend and cooking partner Dave Myers – celebrating the food they loved to cook for themselves and their families. Si delivers all that and more in...
Jane Lovett // The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook This is the ultimate stress-busting guide for the festive period, with fail-safe recipes...
It’s been a varied summer weather-wise with more rain than expected, and at times I’ve felt like I’m growing plants...
Unlike the weather this summer, the food and drink in the North East has not disappointed! It’s been a real challenge to pick just a few of the highlights from the past few months for this edition as we’ve had so many awesome experiences this summer. We ventured up to...
It feels like I’ve spent the whole summer talking about beer (which isn’t such a bad thing!). From beer judging...
Closely related to courgettes and pumpkins, squashes are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and flavours. They grow...
Summer has finally arrived, and with it comes beer festival season! I’ve already had the pleasure of catching up with industry peers at CAMRA’s Newcastle Beer & Cider Festival, and enjoyed spending time with friends and family at Gateshead Beer & Music Festival, Rigg & Furrow’s From the Land event,...
