Local Gin Fit for a King! Read More
Dinner with a view - On The Water! Read More
Banana Wharf at Warsash is an unexpected gem. Read More
Calling crab and lobster lovers! Read More
National Trust walk on Stockbridge Common with a brunch stop. Read More
Food with a view is on the menu at Tides Café in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Read More
The 14th Century Compassess Inn is the quintessential English country pub experience Read More
The Pig Hotels are renowned for their home-grown shabby chic approach to hosting, branding themselves as a ‘restaurant with rooms’ Read More
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
Authentic taste of Spain – in Basingstoke Read More
One of the joys of a day out is the stop for coffee and cake... Read More
Southsea esplanade is dotted with coffee bars and cafes, so walking past The Briny close to South Parade Pier... Read More
A beachside cafe with a view and recommendation from The Guardian Read More
The newly renovated Talisman, once a local known as the Tali – and the transformation is amazing Read More
If you love fish - you'll love this! Check out Riverside Fish and follow for the next update. Read More
A break across the sea, even if we can't go abroad Read More
New Forest Noble Bees' heather honey in the making. A beautiful video by Matt Dunkinson. Read More
For people who love good coffee and care about its impact on the environment and its farmers Read More
Watermelon vodka jelly shots for a warm weather party – now we can! Read More
Locally grown apple juice, gin and coriander make this delicious Read More
A classic Espresso Martini made with Conker Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Read More
A totally delicious Coffee & Walnut Cake made with Conker Cold Brew Read More
The creaminess of mozzarella with the spicy punch and richness of chorizo Read More
Supper in the oven in five minutes with a crisp green salad and some garlic bread Read More
Really good mozzarella makes for a really simple nibble or starter Read More
Crispy gnocchi with a soft centre, pockets of creamy mozzarella and the pop of sweet baby tomatoes Read More
Baked Hot Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Fingers Read More
Water buffalo grazing on organic pasture in Hampshire produce the most amazing mozzarella! Read More
Jamie Oliver’s version of Porchetta but made with lamb and peperonata Read More
Slow roast shoulder of lamb over baked mint rice with pomegranate and olive salsa Read More
Roasted lamb rump with traditional flavour herbs, set off with olives, tomatoes and green beans Read More
Think Shepherd’s Pie with a shredded, curried lamb base and the creamiest mash ever Read More
The family butcher is an institution making a deserved comeback Read More
Babka, a sweet treat packed with the flavours of cinnamon and honey Read More
Simple and simply delicious. Honeyed carrot soup. Read More
A rich, decadent burrata starter with honey, hazelnuts and thyme Read More
Home-made crumpets, absolutely worth the effort Read More
Flapjacks with raspberry, oats and honey. Virtually a health bar! Read More
Local apple juice and local honey in a refreshing mocktail Read More
Salty feta, sweet fragrant honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme Read More
Aubergines with pops of flavour from Cumin seeds and sweetness from honey, typical of Moorish food. Read More
Local honey has health benefits and it's delicious and versatile too! Read More
Creamy rice, chicken and parmesan with the addition of fresh English asparagus, spring comfort food Read More
Healthy and so delicious. Bombay sweet potatoes with asparagus from The Doctor's Kitchen Read More
Asparagus, crispy pastry, salty ham with a home-made bacon mayo dip Read More
An asparagus recipe that has stood the test of time for good reason Read More
English asparagus, beetroot, walnuts in a starter salad with or without trout to creare a main Read More
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
The most beautiful exotic mushrooms from The New Forest make the most delicious dishes Read More
Less is more when it comes to mushrooms as good as these. Garlicky mushrooms on hot buttered toast. Read More
Meaty textured mushrooms in a classic bourgignon style - absolutely delicious but it uses loads of mushrooms! Read More
Less is more when it comes to mushrooms as good as these. Garlicky mushrooms on hot buttered toast. Read More
Making the most of the taste of these exotic mushrooms with a sensational brunch dish for mushroom fans. Read More
Healthy and delicious - garlicky, lemony trout parcels with asparagus. Read More
This trout dish is packed with flavour and very easy to make. Read More
A simple, elegant, creamy smoked trout pate flavoured with horseradish and lemon. Read More
Delicate and light, this trout is ideally complemented by the Thai flavours. Read More
Fast food! The finest, delicate Hampshire trout with tender stem broccoli Read More
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
Goat's Cheese and Caramelised Garlic Tart with butter puff pastry. This is a recipe from ‘Plenty’ by Yotam Ottolenghi Read More
Made from store cupboard staples, this makes a delicious vegetarian brunch or lunch with a mild hit of warmth from chilli flakes. Read More
Rich ribs melting off the bone and flavoured with black garlic and served with Smashed Cucumber salad and Asian Slaw. Read More
A Michel Roux Jr recipe from BBC Good Food. Sea Bream, parsnip puree and sweet caramelised garlic. Worth the effort! Read More
A delicious and apparently mild garlic soup. Taste it before lockdown ends and you have people to see again! Read More
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
Mama Elliott’s Garlic, Prawn and Chilli Linguine, a family classic and a firm favourite for a very good reason. Read More
As foodies, we're supporting our local producers. First up... recipes from The Isle of Wight Garlic Farm. Read More
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
Stockbridge is a picturesque town in Hampshire, winner of Google Street View’s 'foodiest high street in Britain' title. Read More
If you love a traditional English market, then Salisbury Charter Market is definitely worth a visit. Read More
A stunning, if a little eccentric, boutique hotel which gives ‘getting away from it all’ a new, and distinctly nautical perspective. Read 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
Heading out for afternoon tea in the quintessentially English, Montagu Arms in Beaulieu in the New Forest. Read More
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
The tasting menu at Stanwell House, a boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in the High Street in Lymington, is a relaxed treat. Read More
Old Portsmouth's Still & West offers leisurely pint and a constantly changing view of Portsmouth Harbour. Read More
Exit the M27, cross a cattle grid and the awesome ancient New Forest opens up before you. Read More
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
The Ivy Brasserie at Winchester, beautiful decor, delicious suppers and the chance to breakfast like a king. Read More
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
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
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
Gunwharf Quays has it's appeal for its eateries with harbourside views, but for off-the-beaten-track experience, head to Southsea. Read More
Burley Manor is a relaxed restaurant with rooms in an historic manor house in the New Forest National Park Read More
For great seaside walks, whatever the weather, few places in Hampshire can beat Stokes Bay, especially the walk to Fort Gilkicker. Read More
Behind the scenes at the HH&Co kitchen and their cookery school at Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest. Read More
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