Food & Drink

Community eats their way to new defibrillator

Kingswear’s popular Manna from Devon Cooking School was buzzing on the evening of Thursday 25th September. Co-owners Holly and David Jones hosted a charity pop up supper at the cooking school to raise money to help equip the village with a community defibrillator. The well-attended event raised an impressive £600 to go towards this.

This fundraising initiative has been set up by two...

Get your claws on many fishy dishes

Families can enjoy a weekend of food, entertainment and fishy delights as the Barbican and Sutton Harbour come alive for Plymouth’s Seafood Festival.

A huge array of stalls with freshly caught seafood, mainly from our own harbour, will be on display at the Quayside Market on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September. Situated on The Parade and Quay Square there will a huge selection...

Luxurious gifts just a click away from The Shops at Dartington's new website

Are you looking for the ultimate shopping website? A one-stop shop where you can buy an incredible selection of luxurious products, ranging from the latest fashions to the most delicious food hampers? The hugely popular, South Devon based The Shops at Dartington have just gone nationwide with the exciting launch of their stylish new website ( www.shopsatdartington.co.uk ).

On the...

Taste Christmas on the Beach

Enjoy delicious Christmas traditions with a modern twist on Blackpool Sands.

Looking for the ultimate office party location this festive season? The Venus beachside restaurant at Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth is a unique Christmas venue, with stunning views of the ocean, a pristine sandy beach and delicious locally-sourced food on the menu. A great coastal getaway from the daily grind...

Italian Market comes to Plymouth

Shoppers in Plymouth City Centre can get a taste of Little Italy as the Italian Food Market comes to town this week (9 - 13 September).

Located on Armada Way near the Place de Brest the Medfood London Italian Market is innovative and authentic and provides a number of mouth-watering stalls offering an array of wonderful Italian delights.

Providing a Mediterranean feel to the...

A taste of Italy... in Plymouth

Shoppers in Plymouth City Centre can get a taste of Little Italy as the Italian Food Market comes to town from tomorrow (Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 September).

Located on Armada Way near the Place de Brest the Medfood London Italian Market is innovative and authentic and provides a number of mouth-watering stalls offering an array of wonderful Italian delights.

Providing a...

Hospital food standards

The Trust welcomes the publication of mandatory food standards for the NHS. These standards aim to improve the overall approach to hydration and nutrition, which goes far beyond just the food that is served within hospitals.

Dr Stuart Windsor, the lead for Facilities at Derriford Hospital, said: “Over the past year we have worked hard to improve the experience that our patients have of...

The bad habits that can ruin your bbq

The approaching summer bank holiday weekend signifies the end of the holidays for many of us before we return to work or school. It’s no surprise then that over half of us (54%) are planning to take advantage of what might be the last barbecue of the season.

However, the Food Standards Agency is encouraging the nation’s barbecue enthusiasts to ensure food safety standards don’t slip...

Free-range Devon farmer calls for honest labelling

Devon broiler farmer Tamsin French will dress as a chicken called ‘Rosa’, and embark on a 39-day tour of the European Union on Friday (1 August).

The 39Days4Rosa tour will take in 21 EU Member States and finish at the European Parliament in Brussels on 8 September.

‘Rosa’ is calling for clear, mandatory method of production labelling of poultry meat. She wants consumers to be...

Food for thought at Plymouth University

Hospitality experts have awarded Plymouth University the highest rating for ethical food sourcing and community engagement in its campus restaurants.

Likened to Michelin stars, the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) encourages a more focused approach to achieving sustainability, rating restaurants in three main categories: sourcing, environment and society.

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