It is hard to believe that it is now five months since we started clearing a pumpkin patch for our food editor, Sarah, to grow her Halloween fruits. And even more unbelievable that the pumpkin patch ended up as a small allotment, with a multitude of beds growing food for our tables. Well now has come the time to harvest many of the vegetables and fruits we have grown - and you can read the next instalment of our home-grown story today.
The Brighton and Hove Food & Drinks Festival looks set to bring us nearly two weeks of fabulous food, delicious drinks and a huge celebration of produce from the South. Running from the 4th - 14th September 2014, this proves to be a Harvest to remember, with outdoor events, tasting tours and fun for all the family.
Congratulations to our winner, Mr Brian Barks (Essex) - Asif Baig (West Yorkshire) - Elaine Edwards (Hants) - Helen Preston (Essex) - Kathryn Casbolt (Kent).
Foodies Festival, the UK's largest celebration of food and drink, are delighted to announce their inaugural Christmas instalment 'Foodies Festival Christmas' - to be held at the Old Truman Brewery from the 28th - 30th November 2014. Following the success of Foodies' series of nine summer events across the country, organisers are promising to round-off 2014 with a cracker of a festival, bringing together the spirit of Christmas and the joy of feasting with friends and family.
When we were asked to review some Grants Smokehouse Scottish Salmon, we paired it with a packet of Crosta & Mollica Bolli, crisp baked Italian crackers. With a full glass of Malbec, the combination was a good choice as a light supper in the sun, over the Bank Holiday weekend.
You don't often expect afternoon tea in a coffee house, yet luxury Italian coffee house Ca'Puccino bring you more than just a good cup of coffee with the introduction of their Sparkling Afternoon Tea. Renowned for their authentic Italian food and quality of service, Ca'Puccino are now offering a selection of handcrafted sweet and savoury canapés complemented by delicate flavours of speciality tea and sparkling wine.
