Food & Drink

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New lamps from old bottles!

With upcycling now an established part of the eco-friendly reuse, recycle culture, the team at Ottery’s Coldharbour Farm Shop has got into the spirit of it - literally!

Just arrived at the shop are new candles and lamps made from empty Flaming Barrel gin bottles.

The gin was launched in the autumn of 2021 by Andrea Broadhurst and Beth Ashfield who own and run the popular farm...

Salcombe Brewey Co. relaunches brewery tours

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that they are re-launching their hugely popular brewery tours and look forward to sharing their knowledge and award-winning beer with visitors from far and wide. Brewery tour bookings and vouchers cost £20 and can be purchased from www.salcombebrewery.com.

Head Brewer, Sam Beaman, comments: “Brewery tours have always been a highlight for...

Hub Box on the hunt for 40 fresh faces for Royal William Yard

Ahead of the opening of its new flagship waterfront restaurant, Hub Box is on the hunt for 40 hospitality superstars to support its arrival at Royal William Yard in Plymouth. Serving up award-winning burgers, barbeque and beverages, the much-loved West Country brand is looking to fill roles in front of house, bar, kitchen, and management.

With recruitment days taking place at the...

Susy Atkins appointed to Food and Drink Devon's board

Food Drink Devon, one of the county’s leading food and drink organisations, has appointed Susy Atkins to their board of directors. Renowned national drinks writer, drinks columnist for the Sunday Telegraph and drinks editor for delicious magazine, Susy will also head up the judging of the drinks categories in the 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, which close for entries on 22nd April.

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5 tips for making mealtimes more exciting

If you’ve watched one too many cooking shows, you may feel your own cooking leaves a lot to be desired.

After all, it’s way too easy to fall into a food rut, going through the same rotation of meals week after week, especially if you don’t have the time or money to plan something more interesting.

Thankfully, you don’t need to spend a fortune on ingredients and kitchen...

Sandridge Barton Unveils New Visitor Centre and Winery

Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is proud to unveil its brand new visitor centre, winery and restaurant nestled in the South Devon countryside on the east bank of the River Dart. Perfect for a weekend away to the South West of England or a summer's day out, Sandridge Barton will open its doors in early June 2022, in time for English Wine Week (18th - 26th June 2022).

The...

Multi-award-winning brownie business to open café and shop in Okehampton

Award-winning brownie company, Love Brownies, is set to win the hearts, and stomachs, of the market town of Okehampton, with the launch of its brand-new café and shop on Fore Street.

Established in 2009, Love Brownies is adored for its decadent brownies and seasonal menus, which are available across its UK stores and cafés, as well as online.

The Okehampton store, which will...

Sales of fruit and veg in Devon will fund meals for children in Tesco’s Buy One to Help a Child campaign

Embargoed until 00:01hrs Monday, March 21

Tesco customers buying fruit or vegetables in Devon will be helping to support children living in food insecurity.

From 21 March until Sunday 3 April, Tesco will give a donation when customers top up their trollies with healthy fruit and vegetables in store or at Tesco.com during the supermarket’s Buy One to Help a Child...

UK's hair health is suffering - here's what to do to help

We need to do more to keep our hair healthy in the UK. Studies have shown that hair loss is becoming more prevalent in both men and women, with as much as 40 percent of the population experiencing some form of hair loss, either minimal or much more substantial.

There are a number of theories about why this might be happening, and they include a poor diet, the environment, and even...

Double celebrations for Devon’s burgeoning home delivery food service

Devon Farm Kitchen has two reasons to celebrate having been awarded a prestigious Taste of the West Gold Award in the online retail category, with the accolade coinciding with the social enterprise’s first anniversary celebrations.

Based at the Rowcroft Hospice at Torquay, Devon Farm Kitchen specialises in delivering exceptional meals throughout South Devon. Since it was established...

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