Ok, so the sun couldn't make an appearance today, on International Picnic Day 2019, but that's all the more reason to believe that it will be here soon. We hope! So get ahead of the game and be prepared: the
Christmas is nearly here, and as we get ready for our last day in the kitchen until the new year, we're beginning to relax (a bit!) and think about how to enjoy what we make! Particularly topical this week has
We have another magnificent recipe to share from the human dynamo that is Sue Stoneman. As well as having a day job at Big Fire, at The Shops @ Dartington, Sue is the South West's queen of cooking and baking on al fresco, and was South
It's Great British Game Week, and we are sharing with you this simple and versatile recipe from BBC Good Food. Venison is a lean meat, and as such is often considered a healthy option if you're a meat eater. Perfect
Welcome to UK Sausage Week 2018, which runs from October 29th to November 4th. In homage to the great British banger, butchers and sausage lovers will be celebrating by hosting special promotions, tastings and the odd competition. As we write this,
It wasn’t until Mrs. Otter Vale first came over from Ireland and met her future sister-in-law who took her to Cotham Hill in Bristol that she was introduced to the wonderful world of curries. Nowadays, Friday night is often curry
We’re lucky enough to live next door to Deepthi, and the aromas that we often catch coming from her kitchen are tantalising. To help celebrate National Curry Week 2018, she kindly agreed to tell us more about cooking styles and
To celebrate the start of Seafood Week (5-12 October) we’ve got a selection of delicious mackerel recipes for you to enjoy. Our level of difficulty rating is completely tongue in cheek, based on Mrs. Otter Vale’s culinary skills – she loves
There are many ways to use our chutneys, jellies and preserves in cooking. In 2017, Chris Dayer (Head Chef at River Exe Café) created two spectacular dishes using our products and it got us inspired to think of some of our
In 2017 we were excited to be part of the ‘Taste of the West Country’ recipe book, celebrating award-winning chefs and producers from across the South West. As participating producers, we were partnered with the very talented Chris Dayer, Head Chef