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...
Seeking festive tipples to suit everyone? Try these… Anarchy Brew Co A stalwart of the North East’s craft brewing scene, Simon and Dawn Miles’ Anarchy brewery and tap at Benfield Business Park, Newcastle, hosts a range of events from brewery tours to gigs. Brewing up to four times a week...
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...
It’s apple season, and whether you’ve got a garden glut or you’re simply taken by the harvest at your local market, now is the time to make the best of the haul Norwegian apple cake Apple, marzipan & elderflower pie Apple crepes No hassle apple strudel...
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...
In the market for the latest kitchen and dining must-haves? Try these… Beans means… Our search for the best coffee from around the world has led us to Baristocracy in North Shields, where renowned Aussie coffee roaster and blender Alex Forsyth is responsible for an inspired range, which includes this...
As the vegetable garden yields its autumn treasures, the temperature drops and the nights draw in, this is the season...
Executive head chef, Jesmond Dene House What do you have for breakfast? I’m pretty organised about breakfast; I tend to...
Jane Pikett shares some top tips for the best barbecues Most of us have done it… sausages cremated on the outside, raw on the inside; the coals never hot enough; not enough hands to juggle plates, sides, skewers etc. But barbecuing is easy; keep it simple, and plan ahead –...




















