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Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

The countdown has begun as entries officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards. Following the resounding success of last year’s event, the awards once again promise to celebrate the very best food and drink Devon has to offer, from artisan producers and innovative brands to much-loved cafés, pubs, restaurants, bars, takeaways and retailers.

Widely recognised as the gold standard for food and drink excellence in the county, the Food Drink Devon Awards shine a spotlight on the talent, passion and creativity that make Devon such a celebrated food and...

How to Create the Ultimate Post-Lockdown Tea Party

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...

Should I buy meat frozen or chilled?

Gorging on meat on weekends on any special days is always a treat. You would get thousands of recipes online or on YouTube to prepare a delicious meal. But what is the core part of that delicious meat recipe? The meat itself. Getting a slice of tender fresh meat is always important to prepare that yummy weekend special meat delicacy. Meat is a rich source of vitamins, proteins and minerals, but it should be limited as it is advised not to consume more than 90gms in a day. You can either get fresh meat or frozen meat. You will also get the chilled variant. There is always a war of words...

Devon residents urged to waste less food

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,...

4 Tips for healthier drink choices

We’ve recently shared some tips to make your diet healthier with some easy food swaps you can try, but did you know that drinks can be one of the biggest culprits when it comes to calories? Most of us try to pay attention to snacks and other foods where calories can quickly add up, but not everyone realises that drinks can also add to your daily total. In this short post, we’ll cover some of the swaps you can make if you’re looking for healthier drink alternatives.

Try non-alcoholic beer or wine

If you enjoy a tipple at weekends, your drinks could be contributing to...

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Indulge the senses this Easter with Salcombe Gin’s new special edition gin, ‘Easterly'

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 11:45am

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...

Where to experience some of Italy's best Pinot Noir online this Mother's Day

If you love Pinot Noir, you won't want to miss this upcoming tasting event from boutique Italian wine specialist Independent Wine. The session – which takes place on Thursday 11th March – will focus on three premium Pinot Noir wines from Alto Adige, a region known for producing some of Italy's most elegant reds.

Fully focused on fine wine, the virtual tasting session will walk attendees through three high-end Pinot Noirs. Unlike many online wine tastings, each ticket includes three full-size (750ml) bottles of award-winning wine: Peter Zemmer Pinot Noir Rolhut Cru, Kurtatsch...

13 ways to switch up your food habits and enjoy a healthier diet

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...

Chinese is the UK's top takeaway as nation on track to spend £11 billion this year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2021 - 11:27am

Takeaway spending surged by more than 50% a few weeks after the first lockdown. The average Brit used to spend around £12 a month on takeaway, but this jumped to more than £20 a month as more people used takeaways to treat themselves while staying in . One in ten Brits order a takeaway at least once a weekend and more than half of us know exactly which restaurant we fancy before going online to order. With this in mind Fresh Student Living have deep dived into the Takeaway habits of Brits over the past 12 months.

The trend is still growing. In January 2021, Google searches for ‘...

Exeter Food Band, Real Food Store

The Real Food Store partners with Exeter Foodbank

Authored by Joe Bevan
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2021 - 5:35pm

Exeter’s community-owned Real Food Store has announced a partnership with Exeter Foodbank , to support vulnerable and low-income Exeter residents to access high quality, local produce.

The collaboration is part of the Real Food Store’s ‘Round It Up’ scheme, launched at the beginning of February. The scheme gives shoppers the option of rounding up their bill to the nearest pound, with the proceeds being used to provide vouchers to be distributed by Exeter Foodbank. The aim is to support individuals who wouldn't normally have access to fresh, local and organic food with the...

Diverse dining delivered, 7 days a week by Easy Eats Exeter

Diverse dining delivered, 7 days a week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/27/2021 - 4:54pm

New kid on the block ‘Easy Eats’ is taking Exeter by storm with its diverse takeaway service. Easy Eats are currently open 5 days a week, Wednesday through to Sunday serving residential areas of Cranbrook, Pinhoe, Whipton, Broadclyst, West Clyst, Clyst St Mary and most recently, Sowton. As of Monday 1st February 2021, Easy Eats will be available to order every day, and to celebrate, they are offering free delivery on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the month of Feb.

With pubs, restaurants and cafes nearly all closed because of lockdown across the UK, there has been a clear rise...

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