Calling all foodies! The Brew Food Festival the first EVER Food Festival in Taunton launches at The Brew house Theatre Oct 8th and 9th. From the nutritional and healthy to the indulgent naughty but nice, there is something for everyone at the first ever food festival in Taunton being held at The Brewhouse Theatre OctRead more
Inspiration for this fresh salad came from my vegetable box from Shillingford Organics. There have been so many delicious courgettes this summer and a lot of people don’t know that they are delicious raw as well as cooked. When served in their raw state they are crunchy, refreshing and sit really well with the tang ofRead more
Last weekend was a bank holiday in Blighty which signaled the end of the summer. Thankfully the sun was out in full force apart from the odd shower on Sunday but it didn’t stop me celebrating. I always feel that this last week of the summer holidays needs to be enjoyed to the maximum. NextRead more
Last week I spent a day at Exeter Cookery School honing my vegetarian cooking techniques. The whole day was a complete joy from start to finish. For some, coming to an event like this on your own can be a daunting thing but never fear here. Jim and Lucy welcome you in with open armsRead more
This recipe was inspired by my Shillingford veg box. I wanted a delicious meal that was hearty and flavoursome. This hit the spot! Obviously alongside the onions and spinach from my box there are plenty of larder items in this recipe. It’s always a good idea to keep a well stocked larder. I generally haveRead more
I don’t know where this week has gone in all honesty. I feel like I’ve hardly stopped to breath. Someone asked me what I was doing for the bank holiday and it had totally slipped my mind. I normally live for a long weekend! I popped up to my friend Sophie’s for a cup ofRead more
Nestled on one of Exeter’s quaintest streets you will find Chococo. New to Exeter but well established in Swanage and Winchester. Chococo is welcomed with open arms by the chocolate lovers of Exeter. The shop is a mix of two halves. You have the cafe selling amazing cakes with a chocolate theme made at ChococoRead more
This is the easiest salad to put together and great for this time of year when those with allotments have a glut of cucumbers. The hardest thing is the chopping of the ingredients. From then on its an assembly job.
Barbecue season has started (finally) at Tara’s Busy Kitchen HQ. As always it took a while to light and I ended up fanning it with a wooden chopping board to breath some life into it! It was kicked off in style with some wonderful king prawns, mackerel, veggie kebabs, homemade tzatziki and potato salad usingRead more
Another simple recipe using my Shillingford Organics Veg box. Perfect for this time of year and the barbecue season. You can’t get an easier recipe so give this a go. Perfect to serve with your barbecued fish, meat and vegetables but also great for a buffet or as a lighter accompaniment to a summery roastRead more