Friday, 21 November 2008

Food & Drink

Too many cooks?

Published 15 November 2008

timeline1511d Jamie wants you to Pass It On, Gordon wants you to Cookalong, Delia wants you to cheat and Nigella just wants you to enjoy every sinful mouthful.

A month without meat and dairy?

Published 8 November 2008

National charity Animal Aid has declared November ‘vegan month’ and is urging people to go meat and dairy -free.

Goodies galore with no gluten

Published 8 November 2008

THIS year’s Cumbrian Gluten Free Food Fayre promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Courses in Christmas cooking

Published 8 November 2008

IF you want to improve your cooking in time for Christmas and get some new ideas for the festive holidays, there’s a series of courses just for you.

Feeling bitter over prices?

Published 3 November 2008

BEER sales are plunging at the worst rate for a decade – down 7.2 per cent this quarter compared to last year.

Anyone for 21 courses for £21?

Published 25 October 2008

A LEADING Lake District hotel is launching it’s own food festival, with the emphasis on local produce.

Sanjay off in search of recipes

Published 25 October 2008

SANJAY Mohakud, head chef at Teza, has jetted off round the world in search of new food and recipes.

The trick to those Halloween treats

Published 25 October 2008

It’s half-term and Halloween next week, so why not get the youngsters to make some spooky treats for themselves and any trick or treaters who come calling?

Fine dining leads to accolade

Published 18 October 2008

THE Macdonald Leeming House Hotel’s Regency Restaurant has been awarded a third AA red Rosette.

Farmers’ market to open longer

Published 18 October 2008

THE launch of Whitehaven’s new farmer and craft market last week was so successful that it is extending its opening times.

Don’t get in a stew

Published 18 October 2008

As the days grow darker and colder it’s time to swap salads for stews, braises, pies and curries.

John Torode’s potato-topped beef pie

Published 18 October 2008

This traditional pie serves six. IngredientsMethod

Fruit and nut goes ‘fancy’

Published 18 October 2008

CADBURY’S Fruit & Nut chocolate bar celebrates its 80th birthday this year.

Debt to pleasure

Published 11 October 2008

When all’s well with the world, you don’t feel so guilty when you indulge yourself in something naughty but nice.

Beer festival gets another round in

Published 11 October 2008

ORGANISERS of this year’s Carlisle Beer Festival have ordered in extra beer – before the event even opens!

Pies go upmarket

Published 11 October 2008

IT’S enough to make you choke on your smoked salmon butty, but posh people’s store Harvey Nichols is to start selling pies!

Calbeck gets quaffing for a good cause

Published 11 October 2008

WINE lovers will be enjoying a glass or two and helping to put the world to rights at a special wine tasting event next month.

Cream of the crop again

Published 4 October 2008

Two Cumbrian cheese producers hit gold at this year’s British Cheese Awards.

It’s cooking – with balls

Published 4 October 2008

Testicle pizza and battered testicles are among 31 dishes served up in the world’s first testicle cookbook.

Market supporting local producers

Published 4 October 2008

A NEW market aimed at supporting local producers and craftspeople launches in Whitehaven this week.

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