Food & Drink

The ultimate guide to British biscuits

Whether you’re a casual dunker or a dedicated connoisseur, there’s something wonderfully comforting about enjoying a biscuit. From the humble digestive to the iconic Jaffa Cake, the variety and tradition surrounding these British treats is something to be appreciated....

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New gem to discover in the South Hams

Nestled amongst the green fields of the South Hams, overlooking the River Dart, lies the beautiful Sharpham Estate. Already renowned for its award-winning wines and cheeses, there’s now another reason to visit. The new Anchorstone at Sharpham Vineyard café has just opened its doors, ready for the summer season ahead.

This new café will be run by the owners of the already well...

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Susy Atkins showcases Devon’s finest food and drink

What better way to celebrate the start of English Wine Week (23rd May - 31st May) than with a workshop dedicated to local food and wine pairing. Hosted by regular wine expert on BBC1’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’, Susy Atkins and South Hams food hero, David Jones, this enlightening session on the Sunday of The Shops at Dartington Food Fair (24th – 25th May), at 2.30 – 3.30 pm, will see both Susy and...

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Glorious come-back for show

Organisers of this year's Devon County Show are celebrating what they called a 'glorious come-back for glorious Devon's premier event', as the last of almost 100,000 show-goers made their happy way home from the Westpoint showground near Exeter.

A combination of a myriad of trade stands, some of the finest food and drink to be found at any show anywhere, an impressive range of...

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Feel like chicken tonight? Beware!

People in Plymouth eat chicken an average of 101 times per year, a poll to mark Food Safety Week (the 18th-24th May) - has found. Residents are most likely to be found tucking into a traditional chicken roast dinner at home, with Indian style chicken curry and Mexican style chicken fajitas making up the top three.

The poll by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) also found that amongst the...

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Plymouth University agrees to play enhanced role in ESRC Festival of Social Science

Plymouth University has forged a partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) which will see it expanding its role in a major national festival taking place this autumn.

The ESRC stages the Festival of Social Science every November, with the aim of enhancing public engagement with academics and social science research.

Plymouth was among the universities to...

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Pirates and Chips competition

The famous Pirate Weekend is returning to Plymouth on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May.

As part of the pirate festivities Harbourside Fish and Chips have announced a ‘Pirates and Chips’ competition. For all those who visit Pirate Weekend in fancy dress anyone who tweets a picture outside Harbourside Fish and Chips with the hashtag #Piratesandchips will be entered into a competition...

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Harbourside launches fish sandwich

The South West’s Best Fish and Chip Shop has gone one step further and has launched a Fish Sandwich in light of British Sandwich Week.

Harbourside Fish and Chips on Plymouth’s Barbican will donate £1 from the sale of every Fish Sandwich during British Sandwich Week to the Fisherman’s Mission - the only fishermen’s charity that provides emergency support alongside practical, financial...

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Follow the ale trail for a taste of Plymouth History

The organisers of this year’s Plymouth History Festival have joined forces with the city’s oldest working brewery to create a special beer and ale trail.

The ‘Plymouth History FestivALE’ is an exciting addition to this year’s programme and will be available at five historic pubs throughout the rest of May.

From the Fortescue Hotel, which was first recorded in the 1867 Directory...

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Popping up at The Shops: A Gastronomic Feast

For one night only, renowned cookbook writer and former head chef at Riverford Field Kitchen, Jane Baxter will be tantalising taste buds with a pop-up supper to celebrate the launch of this year’s The Shops at Dartington Food Fair (24th – 25th May 2015). Set in The Shops at Dartington’s enchanting courtyard, Jane will be wowing all with her culinary skills and preparing a delicious feast using...

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Win free Fish and Chips!

Plymouth’s Harbourside Fish and Chips has launched a social media competition as part of the pirate festivities for Plymouth Pirate Weekend (16-17 May).

Anyone who visits Pirate Weekend in fancy dress and tweets a picture of themselves outside the award winning Harbourside Fish and Chips with the hashtag #Piratesandchips will be entered into a competition for the chance to win Fish and...

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