Food & Drink

An East Devon woman has risen to a culinary challenge and beaten 400 other entrants to have her leek recipe chosen as the winner of a national competition.

Alison Thackray (Ally) who lives in Budleigh Salterton, won the competition, run by the British Leek Growers Association, in partnership with parenting website Mumsnet, after submitting her mouth-watering recipe for a cheese and leek soufflé.

Mrs Thackray won £250 in John Lewis vouchers and her receipe will be published online. Five runners up were also chosen to receive copies of Katriona MacGregor’s new cookbook, ‘...

Since opening in February, the BierKeller has already become a hit in Exeter.

The bar has been busy since day one, with people getting involved in events in the true Bavarian style.

Located on Exeter’s Quay, the Bavarian bar brings entertainment each night of the week.

The week kicks off with the BierKeller’s first student night on a Monday; people can expect £4 beers served in a traditional Bavarian mug.

A second student night takes place on a Tuesday, with 2-4-1 stein cocktails and the chance to take part in bandeoke.

On a Wednesday night, the bar...

An all-star line-up of chefs has been confirmed for this year’s Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink including Tom Kerridge who will join festival co-founder Michael Caines MBE in the cookery theatre on the Sunday.

Seven Michelin-starred chefs are among the line-up this year, including Tom Kerridge, Michael Caines MBE, Simon Hulstone, Paul Ainsworth, Michael Wignall, Mark Dodson and Josh Eggleton, alongside a further 30 talented chefs demonstrating. The seven award-winning chefs will be performing live demos across Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May in the Festival...

Laithwaite’s Wine is holding a wine tasting event at the Rougemont Hotel in Exeter on March 25.

The event will give ticket holders the chance to taste over 30 wines and talk to many wine professionals.

Those attending the event will receive their own tasting glass on arrival to keep, which they can use throughout the session.

Representatives from wineries across the world will make an appearance at the event including those from Spain, Australia and New Zealand.

An opportunity will also be given to guests to take a virtual reality tour of Laithwaite’s winery...