Food & Drink

If you look closely the small signs and signals of spring are all around. Like a faintly warmer breeze or the scent of the air in the morning. Quills of emerald wild garlic, crisp and perfumed, blanketing the floors of our woodland. Our Devon long banks begin to bite with nettles and dying ferns uncurl young growth all around us.

For me it’s a promising time to be cooking and I’m really looking forward to all the joys of spring. The asparagus, the early broad bean tops, St George's mushrooms, crisp radish, young carrots and sea kale.

It’s a time to venture outdoors again,...

From the classic savoury steak and kidney to the delicious sweet apple and blackberry, families have been enjoying pies for years and last week was no exception as the nation celebrated British Pie Week.

Pies have become a symbol of British comfort food at its best and can be traced in history as far back as 2500BC.

To celebrate British Pie Week, residents from the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI) care home, Cadogan Court in Exeter took part in a variety of pie-related activities organised by the Home’s Activities Coordinators, Angela Webb and Alison Parry....

Twelve local groups meet in Exeter tonight for a locally sourced dinner using food from producers using renewable energy.

Regen SW, a centre for sustainable energy expertise based in Exeter, is tonight hosting a community energy feast to celebrate the volunteers and groups working tirelessly to establish community energy projects in the region. These projects are being set up to benefit local communities and generate income to make them more vibrant and sustainable places to live.

The evening’s food will be prepared by the Pickle Shack who are dedicated to using only the...

The county by the sea, Devon offers the best fresh fish restaurants and take away options perfect for those who enjoy traditional fish and chips and for those wanting a fancier catch of the day dish. Visit Devon lists some of the best places for fish...

Plymouth

The Boathouse Café

Renovated from an old fisherman’s store, The Boathouse Cafe boasts a fresh bright interior and features a mezzanine level. The Boathouse Cafe is perfect for delicious fresh fish dining from daytime through to evening and there’s also covered and heated outdoor seating on the quayside,...