Exeter still hasn’t made a recovery from the devastating fire on Cathedral Green last week which engulfed the Royal Clarence Hotel amongst other buildings. It took five days for the fire service to say that the fire had been extinguished and lots of local businesses have suffered because of it. Many shops and restaurants were within the policeRead more
A few weeks ago I found myself in Dartmouth visiting the renowned food festival. My home for the night was the Dart Marina Spa and Hotel. Situated right on the banks of the River Dart it is in a perfect position so you can explore. I arrived just after lunch and was warmly welcomed byRead more
Last Sunday I invited some friends over for afternoon tea. Not just any afternoon tea though. This tea was focussed around some rather wonderful vegan and gluten free tarts and brownies from Liberty Cakes U.K. I discovered Liberty Cakes whilst visiting the Brew Food Festival in Taunton recently. I got talking to Sam, the ownerRead more
What a week it’s been. Obviously for people living in Exeter, my home town, we have all been very emotional about the horrific fire in our city centre that engulfed a number of historically important buildings. The Royal Clarence Hotel is the oldest recorded hotel in Britain and was devastated by fire on Friday. WatchingRead more
With Halloween approaching rapidly you might be thinking about holding a spooky soirée this weekend. If so you might like to get yourself down to Chococo. They have introduced the cutest range of Halloween treats for any discerning trick or treater! Available online or in one of their three chocolate houses in Exeter, Swanage orRead more
Last week, the town of Dartmouth was host to the 14th annual Dartmouth Food Festival. A festival where the whole town embraces this free event and plays host to approximately 20,000 visitors over the three days. Stalls and food tents line the picturesque harbour and riverside while the Royal Avenue Gardens house the demonstration tents.Read more
One of the best places in Exeter for brunch in my opinion is Harry’s on Longbrook Street. A family run business where you always get a warm welcome and a smile. What’s even better is that it is a stones throw from my house so it feels like home from home. The menu is simpleRead more
I popped up to Taunton on the train with Steve on Sunday to visit the innaugral Brew Food Festival at the Brewhouse Theatre. A fantastic festival full of Somerset traders with a few Devonians crept in there too. As usual I went a little bit crazy with my purchases and stocked up the larder for theRead more
Last Sunday Steve and I walked down to the station to catch a train to Taunton. I had heard of a brand new food festival situated at the Brewhouse Theatre both inside and out. The Brew Food Festival ran over two days and showcased delights from the region in the form of food stalls andRead more
I spent Sunday at Powderham Castle for their 5th annual food festival. The festival covers two jam packed days of wonderful local (and not so local) foodie delights held in the grounds of the castle overlooking the river Exe. Here are a few pictures of my day there. I couldn’t have wished for better weatherRead more