With wine required for so many occasions, and as gifts, Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker shares his advice to...
Newcastle Wine School owner David Harker explores the world of sweet wines Short, dark days and bitter cold nights are...
Cookware addict Laura Emmerson tries her hand at making her own kitchen kit I’m about as creative as a house brick, so being sent off to try pottery was sure to be amusing, if not productive. But, says potter Marvin Kitshaw, you don’t have to be a creative genius to...
Baristocracy Coffee This North Shields roastery is home to seriously good coffee. Aussie coffee roaster Alex Forsyth and Tyneside-born...
So, how has the horsemeat scandal affected farmers and suppliers? It may have done us all a favour in terms...
Master baker and king of all things sweet Mark Hart of Sweethart Bakery in Consett shares his favourite festive treats The Hart family’s what’s left pudding Panforte...
Santa shares his festive favourites I like Christmas as much as the next man, woman or reindeer, but between you...
Dean Bailey enjoys dinner at Corbridge’s much talked-about new dining destination, Sycamore As foodie destinations go, Corbridge is a good...
How about it? Fancy making some ice cream/ fro-yo but put off by the fact you don’t have a maker? Worry not, folks – these recipes will see you through… Nutella ice cream Lemon curd ice cream Green tea ice cream Pistachio ice cream Coffee ice cream Mango ice cream...
Orange and baobab polenta cake Author: Ella Woodward for www.sevenhillswholefoods.com Serves: 6-8 Ingredients [b]for the cake[/b] 4½ tbsp water 1½...
Do you know our Morel from your St George’s? Your Enoki from your Shimeji? Now’s the time to learn… Festivals...
Jane Pikett enjoys dinner and a pint or three at the Duke of Wellington What is it about the Duke of Wellington which qualifies him to lend his name to thousands of pubs nationwide? Not only does his name live in perpetuity over the door of one of my favourite...



















