Food & Drink

Lockdown has meant that we've not been able to enjoy the simple pleasures we previously took for granted, such as afternoon tea with friends and family. But lockdown won't last forever. Hopefully, it won't be too long until we can gather safely together again indoors and what better way to celebrate reuniting with your nearest and dearest than with the ultimate post-lockdown tea party. Creating your own afternoon tea party means you get to choose the budget, your favourite finger food and everything else to make it special.

Here's our guide to creating the ultimate post-lockdown...

The UK’s first Food Waste Action Week 2021 (1-7 March) is set to highlight the link between food waste and climate change.

And Devon residents can find practical tips and advice on how to reduce food waste and take part in a food waste challenge via Recycle Devon's social media feeds.

Globally, 30 per cent of man-made CO2e greenhouse gases are created from the production and consumption of food.

Yet despite the high levels of energy, land and water required to produce food, a large amount is sadly wasted in the home before it reaches people’s plates. In the UK,...

This April bank holiday, take a trip down memory lane with Salcombe Gin’s ‘Easterly’, a special edition Easter inspired gin, carefully handcrafted to evoke the nostalgic smells and tastes of an Easter egg hunt.

Inspired by the journey of the Salcombe Fruiters making their way across treacherous seas with precious cargo, guided by the Easterly trade winds, ‘Easterly’ is a smooth and indulgent gin with flavours reminiscent of Easter Eggs. With tangy citrus notes on the nose from fresh orange peel, followed by hints of rich vanilla, sweet cherries, and a smooth chocolatey finish...

Whether you're trying to shift those stubborn pounds, or simply trying to take better care of your health, it can be tempting to try out the latest fad diet. After all, if your favourite celebrity endorses it, and if it's worked wonders for a few of your friends, what's the harm in trying?

But while strict diets might be effective in the short term, they're simply not sustainable in many cases. Diets that are too restrictive and demand extreme willpower are, by definition, only a short-term fix. Instead, achieving long-term health and a controlled calorie intake requires a...