Come Christmas, Jane Pikett likes to whiz round her friends delivering jars and boxes of all manner of homemade foodie...
Looking for cheese pairings with a twist this Christmas? Whitley Bay cheesemonger and International Cheese Awards judge Hannah Bramble of...
Everyone’s favourite reindeer’s life on a plate (and nosebag)… Let’s start at the beginning, how do you like your carrots on Christmas morning? At last… my chance to bust the myth that we reindeer live on carrots. We don’t, because we only have a bottom row of teeth, so we...
Take a winter walk along the river, pop into the independent shops, eat great food, buy top quality produce, and...
Jane Pikett delves into the food trends likely to dominate 2022. Be there or be square, people! I can hear...
Panicking about Christmas? Relax… this is our editor’s ultimate foodie gift guide… [divider][/divider] SEAS-ONAL CHIC! For the ultimate foodie Christmas decoration, discarded oyster shells are used to make this spectacular giant ball decoration. The shells are attached to a wicker frame and suspended on seagrass and it’s top of the...
Seeking festive tipples to suit everyone? Try these… Anarchy Brew Co A stalwart of the North East’s craft brewing scene,...
We take a walk through the alleys of the Grainger Market – a bustling foodie destination filled with stunning produce...
Jane Pikett meets two one-woman food businesses to hear about lockdown business launches and happy collaborations For an inspiring story of lockdown changing lives for the better, take Hannah Bramble and Ania Trocinska. Hannah, an artisan cheesemonger, and Ania, grower of microgreens and edible flowers, often collaborate on stunning cheese...
It’s apple season, and whether you’ve got a garden glut or you’re simply taken by the harvest at your local...
The contemporary new look at Bouchon is a fine setting for its classic food, discovers Dean Bailey The word ‘neighbourhood’,...
A winter warmer or a late summer indulgence… which will you choose? Blackberry & pear crumble Blackberry pavlova...




















