Helen Stanton of Forum Books in Corbridge; The Bound, Whitley Bay; and The Accidental Bookshop, Alnwick on the latest food...
The summer season is a busy one, particularly when you’re establishing a new garden. We’ve been working hard to fill...
When the sun finally decides to grace us with its presence here in the North East, we must get out and enjoy new food and drink spots. As well as those close to home, there are a few a little further afield which are well worth a trip out. First...
Festival season is in full swing, and I’ve definitely been making the most of it! From Brew York’s Birthday Bash...
It’s great to be back cooking with summer flavours and brighter colours. They arrived early this year and there were...
Gone are the days when a salad of wilting lettuce leaves, tomatoes and cucumber was the order of the day. There’s nothing wrong with this traditional British combo, but with so much choice out there, we should be celebrating the humble lettuce and all its colours, textures and flavours. Lettuces...
Helen Stanton of Forum Books in Corbridge; The Bound, Whitley Bay; and The Accidental Bookshop, Alnwick on the latest food...
As winter turns to spring, we have some changes going on as we rebrand from Hexhamshire Organics to Garden Freyja...
We’ve had an epic start to 2025 in the North East, with exciting new openings and fresh menus bringing us awesome dining experiences. Durham’s Isla, from the talented team behind Coarse, is at the top of my list for a must-visit this year. Located near the station, the menu is full...
Spring has arrived and as always, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate with a beer or two! I was...
Spring is in the air and I’ve really been enjoying walking to work the last few weeks. I’m feeling better...
Succulent, sweet and tender, spring greens are the young leaves of cabbages – and like all brassicas they are packed full of vitamins, minerals and fibre. As the first cabbages of the year, they are similar to Romaine or Cos lettuce in shape – they’re essentially loose leaf cabbages that...
