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  • Cafe with a view in Littlehampton

    Food with a view is on the menu at Tides Café in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    16 December, 2022
  • The Compasses Inn

    The 14th Century Compassess Inn is the quintessential English country pub experience Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    13 December, 2022
  • The Pig near Bath

    The Pig Hotels are renowned for their home-grown shabby chic approach to hosting, branding themselves as a ‘restaurant with rooms’ Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    24 November, 2022
  • Hampshire is the new dining destination for 2023

    The AA has released its Restaurant Guide for 2023 and Hampshire’s been named one of the top 10 dining destinations in the UK. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    26 October, 2022
  • Basingstoke’s authentic taste of Spain

    Authentic taste of Spain – in Basingstoke Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    05 October, 2022
  • Eliane of Hungerford

    One of the joys of a day out is the stop for coffee and cake... Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    20 September, 2022
  • The Briny, Southsea

    Southsea esplanade is dotted with coffee bars and cafes, so walking past The Briny close to South Parade Pier... Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    10 August, 2022
  • BEACHSIDE CAFE WITH A SPECTACULAR VIEW

    A beachside cafe with a view and recommendation from The Guardian Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    29 July, 2022
  • Tallying The Talisman

    The newly renovated Talisman, once a local known as the Tali – and the transformation is amazing Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    08 June, 2022
  • Amazing fish stall at Littlehampton

    If you love fish - you'll love this! Check out Riverside Fish and follow for the next update. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    21 January, 2022
  • As good as abroad post-lockdown

    A break across the sea, even if we can't go abroad Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    25 June, 2021
  • Noble Bees on a working heather holiday

    New Forest Noble Bees' heather honey in the making. A beautiful video by Matt Dunkinson. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    17 June, 2021
  • Spilling the beans on a great coffee liqueur

    For people who love good coffee and care about its impact on the environment and its farmers Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    16 June, 2021
  • WATERMELON VODKA JELLY SHOTS

    Watermelon vodka jelly shots for a warm weather party – now we can! Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    11 June, 2021
  • TIRAMISU

    The best Tiramisu recipe we’ve found, perfect for a make-ahead dessert Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    11 June, 2021
  • COULDN’T BE EASIER JALAPENO AND LIME CHICKEN

    Supper Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    11 June, 2021
  • PORK STEAKS WITH GIN & CORIANDER SAUCE

    Locally grown apple juice, gin and coriander make this delicious Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    11 June, 2021
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI

    A classic Espresso Martini made with Conker Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    11 June, 2021
  • BOOZY COFFEE AND WALNUT CAKE

    A totally delicious Coffee & Walnut Cake made with Conker Cold Brew Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    11 June, 2021
  • Chorizo Bolognese with Buffalo Mozzarella

    The creaminess of mozzarella with the spicy punch and richness of chorizo Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    05 June, 2021
  • Baked Tomato & Mozzarella Orzo

    Supper in the oven in five minutes with a crisp green salad and some garlic bread Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    05 June, 2021
  • Pesto and mozzarella toasts

    Really good mozzarella makes for a really simple nibble or starter Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    05 June, 2021
  • Crispy gnocchi with burst tomatoes and mozzarella

    Crispy gnocchi with a soft centre, pockets of creamy mozzarella and the pop of sweet baby tomatoes Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    05 June, 2021
  • Spicy Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Fingers

    Baked Hot Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Fingers Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    04 June, 2021
  • Formula One champion and his Hampshire buffalo

    Water buffalo grazing on organic pasture in Hampshire produce the most amazing mozzarella! Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    04 June, 2021
  • Italian rolled lamb or Lambchetta served with Peperonata

    Jamie Oliver’s version of Porchetta but made with lamb and peperonata Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    31 May, 2021
  • Slow roast shoulder of lamb over baked mint rice with pomegranate, and olive salsa

    Slow roast shoulder of lamb over baked mint rice with pomegranate and olive salsa Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    31 May, 2021
  • Roasted lamb rump a la Provencale

    Roasted lamb rump with traditional flavour herbs, set off with olives, tomatoes and green beans Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    31 May, 2021
  • Spicy scrag end pie

    Think Shepherd’s Pie with a shredded, curried lamb base and the creamiest mash ever Read More

    Author Imageliferock111
    31 May, 2021
  • Let’s support our local butchers

    The family butcher is an institution making a deserved comeback Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    28 May, 2021
  • Honey Apple Babka

    Babka, a sweet treat packed with the flavours of cinnamon and honey Read More

    Author ImageMarina A. Awed, Esq.
    24 May, 2021
  • Honeyed  carrot soup

    Simple and simply delicious. Honeyed carrot soup. Read More

    Author ImageMarina A. Awed, Esq.
    24 May, 2021
  • Burrata with honey, hazelnuts and thyme

    A rich, decadent burrata starter with honey, hazelnuts and thyme Read More

    Author ImageMarina A. Awed, Esq.
    24 May, 2021
  • HOME-MADE CRUMPETS WITH LOCAL HONEY

    Home-made crumpets, absolutely worth the effort Read More

    Author ImageMarina A. Awed, Esq.
    24 May, 2021
  • Honey & raspberry flapjacks

    Flapjacks with raspberry, oats and honey. Virtually a health bar! Read More

    Author ImageMarina A. Awed, Esq.
    24 May, 2021
  • Sparkling apple and honey mocktail

    Local apple juice and local honey in a refreshing mocktail Read More

    Author ImageMarina A. Awed, Esq.
    24 May, 2021
  • HONEY-THYME FETA WITH TOMATOES & OLIVES

    Salty feta, sweet fragrant honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme Read More

    Author ImageMarina A. Awed, Esq.
    24 May, 2021
  • Aubergines
    Aubergines with honey, chilli and cumin

    Aubergines with pops of flavour from Cumin seeds and sweetness from honey, typical of Moorish food. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    18 May, 2021
  • Hampshire-honeycomb
    Something sweet that’s also good for you!

    Local honey has health benefits and it's delicious and versatile too! Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    18 May, 2021
  • Chicken & asparagus risotto

    Creamy rice, chicken and parmesan with the addition of fresh English asparagus, spring comfort food Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    05 May, 2021
  • Sweet Bombay Potatoes with Asparagus

    Healthy and so delicious. Bombay sweet potatoes with asparagus from The Doctor's Kitchen Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    05 May, 2021
  • Asparagus and Parma ham straws with baconnaise

    Asparagus, crispy pastry, salty ham with a home-made bacon mayo dip Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    03 May, 2021
  • Asparagus with crispy prosciutto, chilli breadcrumbs and mint

    An asparagus recipe that has stood the test of time for good reason Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    03 May, 2021
  • Beetroot, blue cheese and English asparagus salad with or without trout

    English asparagus, beetroot, walnuts in a starter salad with or without trout to creare a main Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    03 May, 2021
  • English asparagus season is underway

    English asparagus season is underway - but it's short so make the most of it. Here we showcase Standsted Farm Shop and Barfoots Farms Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    02 May, 2021
  • exotic mushrooms
    Wild about Mushrooms

    The most beautiful exotic mushrooms from The New Forest make the most delicious dishes Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    15 April, 2021
  • Mushrooms
    Sticky Shiitake Mushrooms

    Less is more when it comes to mushrooms as good as these. Garlicky mushrooms on hot buttered toast. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    15 April, 2021
  • Mushroom Bourgignon

    Meaty textured mushrooms in a classic bourgignon style - absolutely delicious but it uses loads of mushrooms! Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    15 April, 2021
  • Exotic Mushrooms on Toast

    Less is more when it comes to mushrooms as good as these. Garlicky mushrooms on hot buttered toast. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    15 April, 2021
  • Mel’s Mushroom Brunch

    Making the most of the taste of these exotic mushrooms with a sensational brunch dish for mushroom fans. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    15 April, 2021
  • Lemon & Garlic Trout Parcels

    Healthy and delicious - garlicky, lemony trout parcels with asparagus. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    02 April, 2021
  • Trout with Dill Potatoes & Beetroot Pesto

    This trout dish is packed with flavour and very easy to make. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    02 April, 2021
  • Smoked trout pate with horseradish & lemon

    A simple, elegant, creamy smoked trout pate flavoured with horseradish and lemon. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    01 April, 2021
  • Trout with Thai flavours

    Delicate and light, this trout is ideally complemented by the Thai flavours. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    01 April, 2021
  • Honey Balsamic Chalk Stream Trout

    Fast food! The finest, delicate Hampshire trout with tender stem broccoli Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    01 April, 2021
  • Chasing rainbows

    On our patch we have two rivers that are world-renowned for rainbow trout, The Test and the Itchen. Here's our local producer recipe showcase. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    30 March, 2021
  • Goat’s Cheese & Garlic Tart

    Goat's Cheese and Caramelised Garlic Tart with butter puff pastry. This is a recipe from ‘Plenty’ by Yotam Ottolenghi Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    20 March, 2021
  • Garlic Potato Shakshuka
    Garlic Potato Shakshuka

    Made from store cupboard staples, this makes a delicious vegetarian brunch or lunch with a mild hit of warmth from chilli flakes. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    19 March, 2021
  • Black Garlic Ribs

    Rich ribs melting off the bone and flavoured with black garlic and served with Smashed Cucumber salad and Asian Slaw. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    18 March, 2021
  • Sea Bream with Parsnip Puree

    A Michel Roux Jr recipe from BBC Good Food. Sea Bream, parsnip puree and sweet caramelised garlic. Worth the effort! Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    18 March, 2021
  • Garlic
    Lockdown Garlic Soup

    A delicious and apparently mild garlic soup. Taste it before lockdown ends and you have people to see again! Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    18 March, 2021
  • Chilli, Cheese & Garlic Bread

    Mozzarella with Garlic Butter and Chilli from a Nigella recipe. This is a naughty dish, perfect for a bbq or a Saturday night in. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    18 March, 2021
  • Garlic & Chilli Prawns

    Mama Elliott’s Garlic, Prawn and Chilli Linguine, a family classic and a firm favourite for a very good reason. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    18 March, 2021
  • Recipes from a local larder

    As foodies, we're supporting our local producers. First up... recipes from The Isle of Wight Garlic Farm. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    14 March, 2021
  • Hidden Dorset cafe

    Hidden away down a leafy lane in West Dorset is Down House Farm, a quirky garden cafe with the most delicious of home-cooked food. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    23 February, 2021
  • Foodie’s delight in Hampshire

    Stockbridge is a picturesque town in Hampshire, winner of Google Street View’s 'foodiest high street in Britain' title. Read More

    Author ImageJane
    20 February, 2021
  • Charter Market at Salisbury

    If you love a traditional English market, then Salisbury Charter Market is definitely worth a visit. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    13 February, 2021
  • Boutique stay at Spitbank Fort

    A stunning, if a little eccentric, boutique hotel which gives ‘getting away from it all’ a new, and distinctly nautical perspective. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    02 March, 2020
  • fishing boats at Selsey
    Selsey crab and much more

    In a quiet spot in the West Sussex countryside, sits a foodie country pub with rooms, which is, without doubt, worth seeking out. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    30 August, 2019
  • Afternoons off to a tea

    Heading out for afternoon tea in the quintessentially English, Montagu Arms in Beaulieu in the New Forest. Read More

    Author ImageJane
    18 June, 2019
  • Lavender, gardens and cake

    If you’re a keen gardener, as well as a cake lover, then the New Forest Lavender Tearooms is a destination which is a must. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    27 May, 2019
  • New Forest tasting menu

    The tasting menu at Stanwell House, a boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in the High Street in Lymington, is a relaxed treat. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    20 May, 2019
  • A pint with a view

    Old Portsmouth's Still & West offers leisurely pint and a constantly changing view of Portsmouth Harbour. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    10 April, 2019
  • Lymington Saturday market

    Exit the M27, cross a cattle grid and the awesome ancient New Forest opens up before you. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    01 February, 2019
  • Hidden away, the Salt Cafe

    A little-known café to hunt out if you’re a fan of sourdough, good coffee and amazing cakes – all with a coastal view. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    11 January, 2019
  • Breakfast like a king

    The Ivy Brasserie at Winchester, beautiful decor, delicious suppers and the chance to breakfast like a king. Read More

    Author ImageJane
    10 July, 2018
  • Love food, hate fuss?

    If you like great food in a relaxed pub setting then The Earl of March near Chichester is a perfect balance between the two. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    13 June, 2018
  • Father’s Day. What sort of Dad is yours?

    What do you buy the Dad who's got everything for Father's Day? Check out our ideas for something out and about. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    12 June, 2018
  • Well earned CAMRA listing

    A former coaching inn with roots in the 1700s, The Hampshire Bowman has earned its long-standing place in the CAMRA good pub guide. Read More

    Author ImageGraeme
    08 May, 2018
  • Southsea – a feast of the world

    Gunwharf Quays has it's appeal for its eateries with harbourside views, but for off-the-beaten-track experience, head to Southsea. Read More

    Author Image
    17 April, 2018
  • New Forest Manor lunch

    Burley Manor is a relaxed restaurant with rooms in an historic manor house in the New Forest National Park Read More

    Author ImageJane
    16 April, 2018
  • Seaside walk and breakfast

    For great seaside walks, whatever the weather, few places in Hampshire can beat Stokes Bay, especially the walk to Fort Gilkicker. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    25 February, 2018
  • HH & Co cookery school

    Behind the scenes at the HH&Co kitchen and their cookery school at Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest. Read More

    Author ImageJane
    08 February, 2018
  • kite-surfing-on-the-solent
    Weekend walk and breakfast

    A Sunday morning walk in the windswept months, when the promise of a cooked breakfast makes you walk just a little bit faster. Read More

    Author ImageJulie
    31 January, 2018
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