Devon-based @sharphamcheese has successfully achieved certification as a B Corporation (B Corp) making it the first cheese dairy in the country to achieve this globally recognised accreditation.⁠ ⁠ Sharpham Dairy believes in trading responsibly through such efforts as minimising its environmental footprint, using sustainable packaging, creating a good place to work and securing Living Wage accreditation, and establishing fair and respectful relationships with suppliers.⁠ ⁠ To read the full article, tap the link in our bio.⁠

This year's Food Drink Devon Awards wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. @vale_labels produce labels for growing start-ups, established businesses and award-winning brands. Using leading print technology to help customers stand out and give their teams support to ensure they get the best value, quality and finish on every order. We're delighted to have Vale Labels as Silver sponsors for the 2022 Awards. Tap the link in our bio to find out more.

@caryarms is delighted to offer a FREE STAY to all pooches in May & June, saving £25 per dog per night. Cary Arms has a selection of dog friendly accommodation including some of their Luxury Seaview Rooms, Beach Huts, Beach Suite and 3 of their cottages.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to find out more.

A new shop dedicated to flapjacks has opened in St Ives and its owners have chosen the St Ives Lifeboat Station as the recipient of its local fundraising.⁠ ⁠ @flapjackery has launched on Fore St where customers can choose from a variety of mouth-watering, gluten free flapjacks as well as a host of other sweet treats. If they choose a St Ives specific box of three or six flapjacks, 50p and £1.50 respectively will be donated to the RNLI as well as 20p for every customer who opts not to use a recyclable box.⁠ ⁠ This is the fifth shop business partners Carol Myott and Sally Jenkin have opened, the third since 2021, with the flapjacks now available at the flagship store in Tavistock, as well as Minehead, Wells and Plymouth.

@highgrandedevon has launched a new, shorter fire school course. This focuses on how to cook the perfect steak, from selection of meat to different methods of cooking.⁠ ⁠ This is a class for connoisseurs of great beef. High Grange has found a supplier who they firmly believe produces the best beef in the world. They use ex-dairy cattle from small farms in Wales, butchered and aged to their specification by Ollie in Swansea – this is special meat.⁠ ⁠ In this class High Grange cover various cuts and cooking techniques – from ‘dirty’ cooking the various flank steaks, to reverse searing ribs or rumps. Luke will use his 20 years of chef experience to give you tips and advice as well as recipes for incredible side dishes.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to discover other food and drink courses happening across Devon.

This month's sustainability spotlight is on Sandridge Barton, the home of @sharpham_wine.⁠ ⁠ We chatted to Tom Wedgery, who told us what they are doing to ensure their new location operates as sustainably as possibly.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio and visit our website to read the interview.

This year's Food Drink Devon Awards wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. @partners.and are specialists in business and private client insurance, employee benefits and risk management. From Brexit and Covid, to staff shortages, an uncertain supply chain and debt in the system – the food and drink sector is facing many challenges. Partners& look at the wider risks in the 21st century food and drink business and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the hospitality industry across all areas of threat when it really matters. We're delighted to have Partners& as Platinum sponsors for the 2022 Awards. To find out more about the awards, tap the link in our bio and visit our website.

The @lymebaywinery's Gold award-winning Cellar Door (courtesy of Taste of the West) is open every day in May. Pop in for all your West Country drinks, from English still and sparkling wine to Golden and Spiced Rum, Traditional mead to Scrumpy cider!⁠ ⁠ Why not pick up some Sparkling Rose NV? Drinks expert Matthew Jukes recently chose it as the perfect pairing for the National Trust Summer Berry Tart in their new recipe book. If you haven’t got time to bake yourself, we can assure you it’s just as delicious as an aperitif in the sun.⁠ ⁠ To find out more, tap the link in our bio.

Giveaway 🎉 Win a Coffee Cupping Experience for 4 people with @thecuratortotnes!⁠ ⁠ To celebrate their 10th anniversary, we have teamed up to give away a coffee cupping experience for a group of 4 people.⁠ ⁠ The coffee cupping experience will include a visit to The Curator roastery unit and tasting of a selection of their wood roasted coffees for four people. Each person will then able to choose a bag of your favourite coffee to take home, followed by coffee and cake at The curator cafe.⁠ ⁠ To enter, tap the link in our bio and visit the 'Competitions' section of our website.

Drinks specialist @azuspirits has launched a new exciting gin and whisky tasting experience alongside their at-home group tasting sets.⁠ ⁠ Partnering with venues and holiday homes to offer a unique blind tasting to groups, Azu also collaborates with businesses to provide food pairings alongside the tasting experience, offering a unique opportunity to explore the depths of flavour.⁠ ⁠ Azu offers private tasting experiences starting at £22 per person for six gins and £25 per person for whiskies, and aims to partner with a number of hospitality businesses across the UK to set up premium tasting experiences.⁠ ⁠ To find out more, tap the link in our bio and head to our website.⁠

Join @highgrangedevon for one of their fantastic events this June including Full Day Fire School on June 4th or if you prefer a Half Day Fire School on June 22nd. Their Cookbook Lunch Club Special – Masterclass and Lunch with Alex Pole is taking place on June 10th and their Signature Feast has already sold out for June but don't worry the next one is on July 30th. ⁠ ⁠ Head over to our events listing page via link in bio or to their page to find out more. Be sure to book quickly to avoid disappointment!

On Tuesday 24th May, @thebellinparkham will be celebrating the launch of their new wine list with an enjoyable cheese and wine evening, and a quiz.⁠ ⁠ An extensive cheeseboard – £7.50pp and 10% of all bottles of wine.⁠ ⁠ Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment.⁠ ⁠ To book a table please call 01237 451 201.