French flavours Have you ever holidayed in France and discovered the unique, bold flavours of Brets Crisps? Well, we’ve...
Top tipple This Chill Bill sparkling red is a real steal and is perfect for barbecues or sipping by...
Decaf delight One for decaf drinkers who miss light, fruity, naturally processed coffees, this Colombian decaf is roasted to order at Baristocracy in North Shields. It is decaffeinated after the cherries have fermented on the beans, leaving the coffee full of bright, citrus sweetness. £14 for 250g at Baristocracy...
Finding hygge Born out of a love of drinking chocolate, a desire to share the principles of hygge with...
Italy’s best The Pranzo team have always been a great source of knowledge and fantastic ingredients, and the new...
Grate reads A trusted source of cheese knowledge, we take book recommendations from Moz Murphy seriously – and she tells us that Ned Palmer’s A Cheesemonger’s History of the British Isles (£9.99, signed) and A Cheesemonger’s Compendium of British & Irish Cheese (£14.99, signed) are essential reading. Available at grate,...
Hot stuff Handcrafted in Parma with Italian ingredients including Calabrian chillies, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and...
Region’s best One of the many delights in the Appetite kitchen at this time of year is the arrival...
On your marks… Colder nights are the perfect excuse to pop a wheel of camembert in the oven, grab your favourite fruit, chutney or jam, some good quality crackers or crusty bread, and indulge. This fab Fine Cheese Company camembert baker is £16.95 at Grate, 252 Jesmond Road, Jesmond,...
The best kitchens are home to the finest ingredients and the highest-ranking kit. Like this… Chop it good We’ve just...
Every kitchen deseres the best kit and ingredients. Here’s our pick of Spring 2023 [divider][/divider] Good eggs These days, it’s...
Our pick of some of our favourite retailers and producers this month [divider][/divider] The pies have it What is Christmas without a mince pie or five? These beauties at PureKnead are sublime; handmade with homemade mincemeat and a must addition to your table this Christmas. PureKnead, 38 Dean Street, Newcastle,...
