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Crediton-based Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider

Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating a fantastic year of awards for its new non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero. It has just been named ‘Low and No Alcohol Category Champion’ by Taste of the West after winning Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, Best New Drink at the Food Drink Devon Awards, Gold from The Farm Shop and Deli Awards and Silver from the Great British Food Awards.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards comments: “Red Zero has had an outstanding first year, picking up a host of awards that recognise the hard work and dedication that we put...

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Calling all young, aspiring future chefs

Are you a budding young chef, aged between ten and fourteen years old, living in the South West? If the answer is 'yes' then this competition is definitely for you. Manna from Devon Cooking School, in conjunction with The Bushman Wood Fired Ovens, is launching a search for the South West's junior wood fired oven pizza chef of the year.

This unique competition provides a great opportunity for hopeful, talented young chefs to demonstrate their culinary skills by submitting a delicious mouth-watering recipe for a margherita pizza and a creative pizza topping. With an exceptional prize...

Get ready to rock the kasbah at new Moroccan restaurant in Exeter

The look and feel of an authentic Moroccan eatery is being recreated in Exeter with the opening of new fusion restaurant, Casa Maroc.

What was the former Bombay Bills Indian restaurant on Bartholomew Street East, has been transformed into a contemporary Moroccan and Mediterranean inspired restaurant, with a retro Italian themed dining space to enjoy home-made pizzas, and a sumptuously decorated harem and kasbah for the full Moroccan experience.

The 100-seat restaurant is the brainchild of Mario Souyha and Manuela Tarquini who have more than 15 years restaurant experience,...

Save The Red Lion campaign - community action first in East Devon!

The Red Lion pub in Sidbury village, East Devon was put up for sale three months ago. The Red Lion pub is the only pub in a village of over 800 residents. In mid-May the residents came together at a packed public meeting to express their concerns at the potential loss of the pub and the impact that this would have upon the local community. At the meeting it was agreed to establish the Save The Red Lion campaign with the objective of saving the Red Lion as a pub for the community.

Today (Friday 19 July 2013) the Save The Red Lion campaign has submitted an application to East Devon...

Marco checks out new Exeter restaurant

The godfather of modern cooking, Marco Pierre White, popped in to his new Exeter restaurant where he entertained guests during its official opening.

Located in Clyst Honiton the new restaurant is called Marco’s New York Italian and is the latest eaterie to be opened by the Godfather of modern cooking and original ‘enfant terrible’!

While there guests were treated to glasses of bubbly followed by a three-course meal that featured dishes from the chef's new menu. They also chatted to the 'Hell’s Kitchen' star who mingled with his guests as they soaked up the...

Take extra care when lighting barbecues

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking everyone to take extra care when lighting barbecues.

By following their tips below you can ensure your barbecue is a safe, enjoyable event:

• Keep a bucket of water, sand or a garden hose nearby for emergencies

• Always follow safety instructions

• Never use a barbecue indoors or inside a tent, the carbon monoxide that they produce can kill

• Never leave a lit barbecue unattended

• Ensure that...

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall crowns Sam Lomas River Cottage Rising Star 2013

Talented Sam Lomas, aged 18 from Macclesfield, was joined by four fellow finalists in a culinary battle at River Cottage HQ Park Farm.

The finalists had previously fought off tough competition to make it through to the final. Having already been subjected to a public vote and interviewed by a highly regarded judging panel , the live final played host to some of the best young aspiring chef talent. The winner would secure a dream apprenticeship placement at River Cottage HQ, and articulate their journey, inspiring others through a range of media.

Jack Botha, Florence Cornish...

Courgettes, Onions and Garlic with Fresh Basil

Bridget's Advice: Keep food simple and nutritious but most of all use Organic Ingredients:

Slice and fry onions in a mixture of extra virgin oil and butter, add garlic (I use a whole green garlic) chop various coloured courgettes and add to the onions/garlic, near the end of cooking time add some freshly chopped basil, season and serve.

RAMM Café wins Gold

Describing it as “a great all-round experience” the RAMM Cafe has received a Gold Award in the Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards 2013. The judges went on the say that the food was great local food, the prices fair, the surroundings clean and comfortable and the staff smiley.

Rosie Denham, Exeter’s Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, commented: “Here is further proof that Exeter is synonymous with excellence: award-winning food in our award-winning museum.

"That perfect combination of international standards with a local focus is what makes Exeter such a...

Rising Star finalists sharpen their knives to prepare for culinary battle

Five aspiring young chef finalists have been put through their culinary paces and have made it one step closer to landing their dream apprenticeship placement at River Cottage HQ with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and the River Cottage team.

The River Cottage Rising Star 2013 competition was launched to give one lucky individual the best possible start to their career and to become the face of its new Young Chef Apprenticeship Scheme. In turn River Cottage hopes that its Rising Star will inspire other budding chefs so that that they too can join the River Cottage team on this...

Bridget's Organic Thai Green Vegetable Curry

Always use organic produce for a really healthy meal. Varying the organic vegetables will not stop this dish from tasting amazing, it will be a sizzler!

Lightly fry some leeks, onions and spring onions in a little butter/olive oil, mix in one jar of organic Thai Green curry paste, then place into a slow cooker. Add one tin of coconut milk.

Peel, remove seeds and chop/slice; carrots, parsnip, turnip, swede, spinach, harlequin squash (remove skin), purple sprouting broccoli, one red pepper, spinach and a medium potato.

Cook in the slow cooker until vegetable are to...

Food & Drink

Crediton-based Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider

Calling all young, aspiring future chefs

Get ready to rock the kasbah at new Moroccan restaurant in Exeter

Save The Red Lion campaign - community action first in East Devon!

Marco checks out new Exeter restaurant

Take extra care when lighting barbecues

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall crowns Sam Lomas River Cottage Rising Star 2013

Courgettes, Onions and Garlic with Fresh Basil

RAMM Café wins Gold

Rising Star finalists sharpen their knives to prepare for culinary battle

Bridget's Organic Thai Green Vegetable Curry

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