For a talked-about Christmas table Blakewell Smokery’s Superior Devon Cold Smoked Salmon The Blakewell Smokery has created a very special treat for Christmas – a 12hr beech wood smoke on their Superior Devon Cold Smoked Salmon. Cold Smoked Salmon is handmade at Blakewell. Traditionally cured, kiln smoked and matured – then hand sliced. This is a truly delicious treat for your …
Where to dine out this Christmas – from a candlelit meal for two to a full-on festive party
Candlelight, cosy fires, festive feasts, parties and private spaces – we’ve gathered up the best Christmas dining from around the county from quirky to indulgent. We’ll add in more as we get them so do check back! The Cottage Hotel | Hope Cove There’s lots of dining opportunities to choose from at family-run cliff-top hotel overlooking Hope Cove, from Festive …
Fabulous food and drink gifts that will win you serious brownie points
Forget socks this Christmas, Devon’s host of talented artisan producers have lots of fabulous food and drink gifts that will win you serious brownie points. Here’s our selection of some of the tastiest gifts around. BarBuoy’s gorgeous cocktail gift boxes Two 10cl bottles in each gift box. Try these winning combos… there’s bound to be a favourite in here! …
Who’s who in the Food Drink Devon Shop at Exeter Christmas Market
For the first time this year, Food Drink Devon is at Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market with nineteen of our members, bringing you some of the best artisan, handcrafted food and drinks for your festive stockings and your Christmas table. Here’s who you will find in our Christmas Shop. A few will be there for just 10 days, so make sure …
Food Drink Devon’s first Harvest Gathering celebrates excellence and innovation in South Devon
Celebrating the county’s vibrant food and drink scene, Food Drink Devon hosted their first-ever Harvest Gathering on Friday 22nd September, inspired by the close proximity of three of the region’s highly respected drinks producers. Hunts Cider, Bays Brewery and Sandridge Barton the home of Sharpham Wine, who are all positioned a couple of miles from one another in South Devon, …
Sustainability Spotlight: The PIG at Combe
This July we’re turning the Sustainability Spotlight on The PIG at Combe, who recently hosted our B Corp & Beyond event and were part of our expert panel. We had the pleasure then of finding out about more about The PIG and now you do too. Read on… At heart, THE PIG-at Combe is a buzzing restaurant with rooms where …
Sustainability Spotlight: Sandridge Barton Wines
Situated in a picturesque valley in the South Hams, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, produces an impressive collection of award-winning red, white, rosé and sparkling wines. A unique marriage of climate, soil and grape varieties, combined with Sandridge Barton’s meticulous care, experience and winemaking skills, makes them one of the foremost wine producers in the UK. Their sustainable …
Sustainability Spotlight: Rull Orchard near Tiverton
This month our Sustainability Spotlight is shining Rull Orchard, a small farm with a new orchard and honey bees This month our Sustainability Spotlight is shining Rull Orchard, a small farm with a new orchard and honey bees We asked owner, Mike Shorland, to tell us about his dream for a cider orchard, sustainability and plans for the future… “I left …
Our round up of Devon menus and gifts especially for Mother’s Day
Treat your beloved Mum to some fabulous foodie gifts or a delicious meal with our pick of the best Mother‘s Day gifts and dining in Devon. From special lunch menus to gifts for mum here’s our pick of Devon’s finest for Sunday 19th March. Click on each headline for more info… > Send a Devon Hamper full of love to Mum Devon …
The Story of an Orchard Dreamer by Mike Shorland, owner of Rull Orchard
Mike and Claire Shorland own Rull Orchard near Tiverton. This is the funny and moving story of an orchard dreamer, and how dreams can come true. ‘And then the moment happened. The sun had risen above the terraced roofline… I was filled with the deepest and most natural warmth. I stood. I felt a rare, but moving tingle down the …