Huffty McHugh and Jill Heslop believe that everyone should have access to outdoor space and nutritious fresh food, wherever they...
If you spot a seagull in platform boots while out for a stroll at the coast, your eyes aren’t necessarily...
The sun has got his hat on and he’s coming out play, so it’s time to find the tartan rug and head outside for a picnic. Whether you’re going to Belsay or Big Meeting, summer is the time for drinking al fresco. The tradition of dining outdoors is an English...
There’s a special moment which is hard to find and must be cherished – the one where the world around...
What do you have for breakfast? I always have a strong black coffee with some berries, fruit and Greek yoghurt...
Moz Murphy Grate, Jesmond “Back in my 20s as a trainee cheesemonger, on summer paydays I would buy a Neal’s Yard Creamery Perroche – a really young goat’s milk cheese rolled in dill – a walnut baguette and a half bottle of cheap white wine, then rent a deck...
The Biscuit Factory Afternoon tea at the Biscuit Factory’s Factory Kitchen offers a delightful, seasonal twist on the traditional...
Fine Fromage As well as great wine, Victor Indigo November is home to some fantastic French cheeses. You can...
Baristocracy Coffee This North Shields roastery is home to seriously good coffee. Aussie coffee roaster Alex Forsyth and Tyneside-born Kate Hudson have built a great reputation for sourcing and roasting exceptional coffees from well-known locations as well as some more obscure ones. Alex continues to travel the world to...
The Local Heroes team showcased their work bringing an incredible North East story to life with a sold-out showing of...
Cheesy does it The Northumberland Cheese Company’s goats’ cheese is award-winning and must be stocked in the Appetite kitchen...
Laura Jayne Burlison The Paddock “One of the first signs of spring at our smallholding is the return of rhubarb. Last year, we had this in abundance and were able to make a jam from it, as well as supply customers for our fruit and veg box scheme. While...




















