Food & Drink
Celebrate end of pizza week
Published 29 November 2008
WHY not celebrate the end of National Pizza Week with a luxury pizza from the new range at Pizza Express?
Bollygood news for New Year
Published 29 November 2008
THE Spice Enterprise, in Belah, Carlisle, is promising an evening of fun and feasting to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Love Food Hate Waste – save cash
Published 29 November 2008
TASTY tips on how to save money and reduce waste this Christmas are on offer in a series of roadshows around the county over the next two weeks.
Ingredients include love
Published 29 November 2008
We all like to indulge in sweet, sticky and gooey stuff at Christmas, it’s almost compulsory to stretch out on the sofa and stuff your face while watching a film...
Wise words from Jancis and a rant from Gluck
Published 28 November 2008
This is the time publishers launch wine books in the hope of maximising sales before Christmas.
Revealed: Where to shop for a cheaper Christmas dinner
Published 23 November 2008
The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner will cost little more than it has for the past two years despite recent massive increases in food prices, according to new figures.
Overwater Hall awarded three stars
Published 22 November 2008
A north Cumbrian country house hotel has been awarded an AA Rosette for the quality of its food. And for the first time, the hotel can now boast three stars.
Tasting the world
Published 22 November 2008
Flavours from around the world are tempting diners at Carlisle’s Circle Bar. Owner Seth Nicholson has spiced up the menu on offer to shoppers and those in search of tasting something different this Christmas.
Too many cooks?
Published 15 November 2008
Jamie wants you to Pass It On, Gordon wants you to Cookalong, Delia wants you to cheat and Nigella just wants you to enjoy every sinful mouthful.
Reds don’t have to be heavy
Published 14 November 2008
Two very different reds this week. Terrazze Della Luna IGT Novello is an Italian attempt at the “nouveau” style made famous by Beaujolais.
A month without meat and dairy?
Published 8 November 2008
National charity Animal Aid has declared November ‘vegan month’ and is urging people to go meat and dairy -free.
Goodies galore with no gluten
Published 8 November 2008
THIS year’s Cumbrian Gluten Free Food Fayre promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Courses in Christmas cooking
Published 8 November 2008
IF you want to improve your cooking in time for Christmas and get some new ideas for the festive holidays, there’s a series of courses just for you.
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Published 7 November 2008
I stumbled across a staggering statistic this week. Two-thirds of all wine purchased in the UK is sold on special offer.
Feeling bitter over prices?
Published 3 November 2008
BEER sales are plunging at the worst rate for a decade – down 7.2 per cent this quarter compared to last year.
In my book, South Africa offers thrills at keen prices
Published 31 October 2008
Like the footballer Jack Charlton, I have a little black book. Not, heaven forbid, listing foes I plan to poleaxe, but my tasting notes on wines.
Anyone for 21 courses for £21?
Published 25 October 2008
A LEADING Lake District hotel is launching it’s own food festival, with the emphasis on local produce.
Sanjay off in search of recipes
Published 25 October 2008
SANJAY Mohakud, head chef at Teza, has jetted off round the world in search of new food and recipes.
The trick to those Halloween treats
Published 25 October 2008
It’s half-term and Halloween next week, so why not get the youngsters to make some spooky treats for themselves and any trick or treaters who come calling?
Four of the best to beat the crunch
Published 24 October 2008
Hare four wines to beat the credit crunch. They all cost less than £5 and are decent quality. No, it’s-dull-but-at-this-price-what-do-you-expect offerings.
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