Santa shares his festive favourites I like Christmas as much as the next man, woman or reindeer, but between you...
There’s something bitter-sweet about early autumn’s strawberries, raspberries and blackberries – the last until next year to be savoured while we still can. These recipes have you covered for brunch, Sunday lunch, and a showstopping celebration Strawberry and raspberry pavlova Latticed blackberry pie Strawberry and raspberry cream cheese French toast...
Head Chef/Tutor, Blackfriars Cookery School, Newcastle What do you have for breakfast? When I’m working, I go for a banana....
Love it or hate it, celery is a great food – low calorie, flavourful, and packed with nutrients It’s time,...
September is all about apples, so which of these dessert favourites will you choose? Hungarian apple pie Apple and raisin tart...
Join us for a foodie’s pilgrimage to a Newcastle institution – The Grainger Market A celebration of traditional market values...
…To our pick of the shelves at some of our favourite retailers We knead We’re suckers for a great sourdough...
This is barbecue season, folks…but how many of us really know what we’re doing? Jane Pikett serves up some hot tips… Oh, the taste of the British summer – a burnt offering in a bun followed by a trip to A&E with salmonella. Okay, the A&E bit isn’t a foregone conclusion,...
Claire Carruthers and Mo O’Toole have turned a passion for wine and travel into a nationally recognised business. Dean Bailey...
This month, we have mostly been shopping for… well, anything we fancy. Here’s our haul… [divider][/divider] Sweet treats Treat yourself...
Head chef, The Blackbird, Ponteland What do you have for breakfast? I’m not one for breakfast because I find it slows me down a bit, so I tend to just make a cup of Ringtons’ Earl Grey tea and grab a chocolate digestive. What’s your go-to guilty pleasure? I’m partial...




















