Food & Drink

The Donkey Sanctuary’s on-site restaurant ‘The Kitchen’ has been awarded a Taste of the West Gold Award for the fifth year in succession.

The venue at the sanctuary in Sidmouth picked up the Gold Award in the South West Café/Tearoom category, in the 2023 Taste of the West Awards.

The Kitchen prides itself on serving up fresh, local, seasonal produce daily, and is the perfect...

Gin has been a popular beverage for centuries with its unique blend of botanicals and alcohol. It's a clear and refreshing spirit that has a distinctive taste and aroma. But beyond its delicious taste, Ben Lomond gin is also known for its potential health benefits. The juniper used in its production has long been associated with medicinal properties, and many believe that gin can aid in...

The South West’s food, drink and hospitality sector is currently operating in the toughest environment for many years, yet powerful feelings of pride and determination were the overriding emotions at the 2023 Food Reader Awards which took place on Monday 15th May.

The event was a huge success and received a much-needed shot of positivity for the industry at this difficult time....

Coffee is one of those things that there is always a huge level of debate about, and there are even people who always think they know best. However, enjoying coffee is all about finding something that you like, whether that means you add milk, sugar, or just enjoy the coffee black.

There are, however, some proven factors that go into making great coffee, and we’re sharing some of the...