Food & Drink

Free cuppas to celebrate National Tea Day

Brits drink 36 billion cups of tea every year* with at least one cup of tea enjoyed daily by 79 percent of brits, and almost 50 percent admitting to loving sipping on multiple cuppas every day, according to new research by tea mixologists Bird & Blend Tea Co.

Surveying 2,014 Brits, and timed to coincide with the nation celebrating National Tea Day on 21st April, the research uncovers the most popular tea and snack combos, with surprising results.

Whilst many sip all day long, a cuppa is often paired with a snack, and 74 percent of Brits admit they reach for something...

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Powderham Food Festival returns

Mark your calendars for a delectable weekend of culinary delights as the eagerly anticipated Powderham Food Festival makes its return on 7th and 8th October 2023 at the iconic Powderham Castle. This year's festival is bigger and better than ever, with a special treat for all attendees - FREE admission! The Powderham Food Festival promises an unforgettable experience, bringing together over 100 exhibitors showcasing the finest food and drink makers in the region. From familiar favourites to exciting new faces, visitors can discover a wide array of gourmet treats that will tantalise their...

wagamama Launches Soul Sessions Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Talent

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 4:12pm

Throughout August, wagamama will be showcasing LGBTQIA+ artists at soulful outdoor performances titled, Soul Sessions. The live music sets will take place between 6:30-8:30pm on different weekdays, dependent on location, at some of the restaurants’ most iconic outdoor dining locations. Soul Sessions will celebrate some of the diverse and empowering voices hailing from the LGBTQIA+ community as part of their pride celebrations this year.

wagamama is also treating its’ guests to a summer cocktail or mindful drink if they quote ‘Soul Sessions’ on arrival during the events. Cocktails...

UK Coastal Cuisine: Seafood Wonders Awaiting Discovery

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 07/24/2023 - 8:52pm

The United Kingdom offers an expansive culinary landscape, and the epitome of this cuisine can be experienced along its beautiful coastline. With a thriving maritime culture and easy access to fresh seafood, coastal culinary delights of the UK captivate both the locals and the tourists. From comfort food like fish and chips to upscale seafood dining, the coast has a culinary delight for every seafood aficionado. In this piece, we traverse through the remarkable seafood landscape of the UK, introducing you to some of the coastal treasures.

Navigating Through Seafood Wonders of the UK...

Kids drink for free this summer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/19/2023 - 10:51pm

Bird & Blend Tea Co. the wizards of tea, have unveiled the perfect range of summer cold brew teas, capturing the essence of cocktails - without a drop of alcohol!

And during the school summer holidays they will be offering a kids cold brew drink for free (worth £3.75) with every adult purchase of its cold brew flavours.

The brand new flavours for this summer include

  • Summer in the Garden
  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • MojiTEA
  • NEW Blue Raspberry
  • Peach Soda
  • Blueberry & Peach
  • Strawberry &
  • ...

Two Devon Drinks Brands Recognised at The Best Of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/15/2023 - 6:03am

Two outstanding South Devon producers have been recognised as the best in their field at the Soil Association Certification’s Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards, the UK's only organic awards. Announced as winners at the highly anticipated annual awards ceremony on the 5th of July, in Bristol, Buckfastleigh’s Luscombe and Ivybridge’s Owens Coffee were acknowledged for their unwavering commitment to excellence in the organic sector, winning two of the subcategories in the ‘ Best of Organic Non-Alcoholic Drinks ’ category.

Up against the finest in the organic non-alcoholic drinks...

Sandford Orchards' The General

Sandford Orchards winds gold and category trophy at the International Cider Challenge

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Fri, 07/14/2023 - 3:02pm

Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards, based in Crediton, has just scooped a host of accolades at the 2023 International Cider Challenge. These include a gold medal and the category trophy for its vintage cider, The General, making it officially the best tannin led cider in the world.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “We are over the moon to have our ciders recognised at such a prestigious competition which judged a huge range of ciders from more than 20 different countries across the globe. At 8.4%, The General is the Godfather of our...

Quayside Distillery introduces three zesty cellos to its expanding drinks portfolio

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/07/2023 - 12:12am

Everyone has heard of Limoncello, but Quayside Distillery , a local producer of handcrafted spirits on Exeter Quay, is proud to announce the arrival of not one, but three tantalising cellos.

Limoncello, Narancello, and Limecello are the latest additions to their expanding portfolio of spirits and liqueurs. Made from the finest fresh fruit, these exquisite aperitifs are now available for pre-order, just in time to add a zestful twist to your summer gatherings.

Quayside Distillery has built a strong reputation for its commitment to quality and innovation in the spirits...

Introducing Arrietty: The brand new coffee shop and retail space from the family behind Harry's Restaurant

Arrietty, a small but perfectly formed coffee and retail space on Longbrook Street is set to open to the public on Tuesday 27th June. It aims to be a one-stop shop for delicious coffee and cookies where customers can also find beautiful flowers and other small gifts. Whilst being a large part of Harry’s Restaurant for over 10 years, Zoe Beardshall is one of the known but never seen, amazing chefs. Working and learning alongside her mother and the owner of Harry’s Restaurant, Samantha Pounds. Zoe will be joined at the helm by General Manager, Robynne Jurgens who began her hospitality...

Taste East Devon announces new events for 2023 Food Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 9:03am

Taste East Devon, one of the region's most popular food festivals, is thrilled to announce an array of exciting new events for 2023. This year's festival promises to be more delicious than ever before, showcasing the finest local produce, talented chefs and unique dining experiences that East Devon has to offer.

The festival, which runs from the 9th to the 24th of September, will feature a diverse range of events and activities that cater to all tastes and interests. From mouth-watering food markets and street food extravaganzas to immersive gastronomic workshops and exclusive...

Papa Johns Exeter re opens

Customers Celebrate as Papa Johns Reopens in Exeter with Fresh Store Design

Customers have celebrated as Papa Johns reopens in Exeter on St Thomas Street, with a fresh, new store design. The Exeter Papa Johns will now be run by franchisee Dr Renato Raho with the help of his extended team, who also successfully manage Papa Johns in Newquay, Barnstaple, Newton Abbot, Torbay and Exmouth.

Papa Johns franchisee Dr Renato Raho comments: “The Exeter store refresh looks fabulous, and we now extend a warm welcome to customers to come and enjoy our top quality pizza with family and friends. The updated, modern look highlights our fresh ingredients including our...

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