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A Woman’s Work is Never Done – Master Brewsters in Flanders

Women used to be the master brewers (brewsters) in years gone by and they made damn fine beer. In medieval times, brewing was women's work and they made beer as part of the family's food. In fact once a child's ...

Kitchen Table & Nespresso Elevate Coffee to Michelin Star Levels

Nespresso coffee from capsules in a machine, and Michelin starred restaurants creating unique eating experiences aren’t usually seen as compatible and so the invitation I received from Nespresso to try their new origin coffees at Kitchen Table piqued my interest. ...

It’s Not Just Stonehenge – Visit Avebury for Lunch in a Pub in the Stone Circle

When visiting Engand, many tourists only visit Stonehenge and miss out on the opportunity to walk among a stone circle – one of the only ones with a pub in the middle of it! Stonehenge in the winter Stonehenge stands somewhat seemingly ...

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The @chocolateweek Chocolate Show Returns for FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Edition, 13-15th October 2017

SAVE THE DATE! The @chocolateweek Chocolate Show Returns for FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Edition, 13-15th October 2017

For the fifth anniversary edition, the UK's biggest celebration of our favourite sweet treat returns to Olympia from 13-15th October. Attracting over 20,000 chocolate fans and foodies, the event showcases chocolate in all its forms, from bars and bakes to ...

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5 Normandy Food Festivals to Feast on This Autumn

5 Normandy Food Festivals to Feast on This Autumn

Normandy is apparently a food lover's paradise, particularly in autumn. I'm all for indulging in city breaks but something the most fun can be had by heading outside the city and into the towns in the countryside which produce some ...

3. Nourish – A food and drink festival of crafty culinary delights and classical music, Bovey Tracey, 02 September

Heavenly Devon Food and Drink Festivals – Ten to Try in Late Summer and Autumn

From late summer into autumn, South Devon is set to celebrate the region's extraordinary breath of produce and culinary expertise with a host of fantastic food and drink festivals. From mussels, oysters and crab, to epic cider and beer festivals, ...

South West’s First Gin Delivery Service Ventures With Spirit This Summer

Too posh to take your luxury yachtt to the club and disembark for your much needed G&T supplies because the race is all? Well, Salcombe has you covered. Lie back in the sunshine and enjoy the race with ice-cold 'Salcombe ...

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Chilean Wines Reasserting their Terroir and New Winemaking Expertise

Chilean Wines Reasserting their Terroir and New Winemaking Expertise

As part of "How to Fake Being a Wine Expert" I said that every different area has different outstanding years. For example, in my home province of Ontario the 2012 wines are exceptional and some of the reds from that ...

Danish Foodie Destination Aarhus Raises the Gastronomic Bar With New Restaurants, Markets and Bars

Danish Foodie Destination Aarhus Raises the Gastronomic Bar With New Restaurants, Markets and Bars

Forget the diet on a gourmet break to Aarhus, and indulge in a veritable feast of culinary delights as Denmark's second city serves up a plethora of innovative world class cuisine. As Aarhus is celebrating the title of European Region ...

Costa Daurada - Enjoy Fresh Seafood, Fine Wine and Local Produce in This Foodie Paradise

Costa Daurada – Enjoy Fresh Seafood, Fine Wine and Local Produce in This Foodie Paradise

While initial thoughts of the Costa Daurada might be its long sandy beaches and blue waters, it's also a fantastic destination for food lovers to indulge themselves thanks to its temperate climate, rich soil and coastal location. As well as delicious ...

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