Stating they serve hamburgers "as they should be", Byron had a lot to live up to when a colleague and I visted the newly-opened Exeter branch.
We visted Byron on a sunny weekday and it appeared the people of Exeter had defintely heard of the burger joint’s good reputation, with tables full both inside and out. Byron has been in Exeter for less than two weeks, and is the first to open in the South West. There are over 30 Byron restaurants throughout the UK.
The restaurant was created after it’s founder Tom Byng fell in love with the simple burgers he consumed whilst dining...
Avocados are healthy for you in many ways, as they are an exceptional source of healthy fat. However, these fruits can also be the key for your calmness. Avocados are known for containing a lot more folate than other fruits, as well as their richness in glutathione, which is a substance with the ability to block intestinal absorption of certain fats that cause oxidative damage. So, the next time you prepare a salad, or a sandwich, be sure to add some avocado!
#2 - Berries
If you consume berries on a regular basis, you will see things much clearer....
I am not normally alarmist, but increasingly find myself very concerned that our global food systems are under exceptional pressures. We might even say four frightening horse riders stalk our world at this time…
The first is called ‘Global Warming’.
A few months ago ASDA announced that it may not be able to guarantee supply of 95% of the foodstuffs it now sells in twelve months time. Most of the fresh produce sold in their shops is already at risk from climate change. The company’s director for sustainable business suggested that it is imperative that supermarkets start to...
Devon’s Largest Balloon Festival Returns for 2014! The annual Tiverton Balloon and Music Festival has confirmed that it will be returning this summer for the fourth consecutive year
Why not try this delicious duck recipe which will feature in our Graduation Week Menu?
Pan Roasted Duck Breast Roasted aubergine puree, fine beans, shallot and orange compote
Shallot and Orange Compote:-
Ingredients (makes roughly 12 portions): - 3 Large Banana shallots, peeled and sliced - 2 Medium to large Navel oranges (Zest and segmented) - 100gr sugar - 250ml orange juice - 3 cloves of garlic - 1 Cinnamon stick
Method: In a medium size sauce pan, sweat the shallots and garlic until translucent. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook until quite thick (we...
LATE night shoppers in Exeter can sample Spanish delights with 3 for 2 tapas on Thursday evenings at The Magdalen Chapter. Launched to coincide with the much-anticipated late night shopping in the city, shoppers can rest their heavy bags and taste the all-new tapas menu.
A new wine list has also been introduced for Summer 2014 and features 14 open wines. These include a New Zealand Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, an Italian Conto Vecchio Pinot Grigio Blush and an Alto Bajo Merlot.
A recent development for the city centre, retailers across Exeter...
Broccoli is loaded with all sorts of vitamins and is rich in nutrients such as iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, etc. Because of its high nutrient value, boiled or roasted broccoli is considered an ideal food for teens and young children. However, cooking broccoli, even something as simple as steaming it, could reduce its nutrient content by almost a third. Moreover, chewing raw broccoli ruptures a special compound in the plant’s cells and releases an enzyme called myrosinase. This enzyme stimulates the liver and improves the body’s ability to fight...
This year's Respect promises to be as exciting as ever with a fantastic line-up of acts and activities taking place in Belmont Park from 12noon to 7pm on Saturday 31 May and from 11am to 6 pm on Sunday 1 June 2014.
Belmont Park will be covered in beautiful decorations produced by a range of schools, community and youth groups. There will be activities and performances representing every part of Exeter’s culture, which is becoming more diverse year-on-year, with something to see or do for participants of all ages and backgrounds. This year Exeter Respect been sponsored by many...
Why not try this delicious recipe which will feature in our Graduation Week Menu?
Crab mixture
Ingredients (makes roughly 10 portions) 10 Ramekins, polished glasses or whatever you are choosing for presentation. - 454gr of pasteurized white crab meat, flaked into very fine pieces - ¼ of a bunch of dill - the juice of 2 limes - 4 stalks of spring onions, sliced very finely - 3 tblsp of crème fraiche - 2 small pinches of paprika - salt and pepper to taste - 2 small drizzles of lemon zest infused oil - 50gr butter melted
Nothing says Italy quite like its food, and nothing says Italian food like pasta. Sharing its passion and expertise for the Italian specialty; Carluccio’s will host a nine-week long celebration of all things pasta. La Festa Della Pasta will be taking place from the 19th of May to the 20th of July.
THE PASTA
Throughout the festival, Carluccio’s food shops will feature a range of new pastas, showing that there’s a whole world of unexplored pasta out there. With colourful, multi-shaped, gluten free, wholemeal, flavoured, extra long and short pastas available, there’ll be...
