Local gin fit for a King
Local Gin Fit for a King! Read More
17 April, 2023Dinner ‘On The Water’
Dinner with a view - On The Water! Read More
20 March, 2023A sun-soaked riverside lunch
Banana Wharf at Warsash is an unexpected gem. Read More
27 February, 2023The Best Dressed Crab
Calling crab and lobster lovers! Read More
22 February, 2023National Trust walk and brunch in Stockbridge
National Trust walk on Stockbridge Common with a brunch stop. Read More
10 February, 2023Cafe with a view in Littlehampton
Food with a view is on the menu at Tides Café in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Read More
16 December, 2022The Compasses Inn
The 14th Century Compassess Inn is the quintessential English country pub experience Read More
13 December, 2022The 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
24 November, 2022Hampshire 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
26 October, 2022Basingstoke’s authentic taste of Spain
Authentic taste of Spain – in Basingstoke Read More
05 October, 2022Eliane of Hungerford
One of the joys of a day out is the stop for coffee and cake... Read More
20 September, 2022The Briny, Southsea
Southsea esplanade is dotted with coffee bars and cafes, so walking past The Briny close to South Parade Pier... Read More
10 August, 2022BEACHSIDE CAFE WITH A SPECTACULAR VIEW
A beachside cafe with a view and recommendation from The Guardian Read More
29 July, 2022Tallying The Talisman
The newly renovated Talisman, once a local known as the Tali – and the transformation is amazing Read More
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
21 January, 2022As good as abroad post-lockdown
A break across the sea, even if we can't go abroad Read More
25 June, 2021Noble Bees on a working heather holiday
New Forest Noble Bees' heather honey in the making. A beautiful video by Matt Dunkinson. Read More
17 June, 2021Spilling 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
16 June, 2021WATERMELON VODKA JELLY SHOTS
Watermelon vodka jelly shots for a warm weather party – now we can! Read More
11 June, 2021
11 June, 2021PORK STEAKS WITH GIN & CORIANDER SAUCE
Locally grown apple juice, gin and coriander make this delicious Read More
11 June, 2021ESPRESSO MARTINI
A classic Espresso Martini made with Conker Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Read More
11 June, 2021BOOZY COFFEE AND WALNUT CAKE
A totally delicious Coffee & Walnut Cake made with Conker Cold Brew Read More
11 June, 2021Chorizo Bolognese with Buffalo Mozzarella
The creaminess of mozzarella with the spicy punch and richness of chorizo Read More
05 June, 2021Baked Tomato & Mozzarella Orzo
Supper in the oven in five minutes with a crisp green salad and some garlic bread Read More
05 June, 2021
Pesto and mozzarella toasts
Really good mozzarella makes for a really simple nibble or starter Read More
05 June, 2021Crispy 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
05 June, 2021Spicy Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Fingers
Baked Hot Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Fingers Read More
04 June, 2021Formula One champion and his Hampshire buffalo
Water buffalo grazing on organic pasture in Hampshire produce the most amazing mozzarella! Read More
04 June, 2021Italian rolled lamb or Lambchetta served with Peperonata
Jamie Oliver’s version of Porchetta but made with lamb and peperonata Read More
31 May, 2021Slow 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
31 May, 2021Roasted lamb rump a la Provencale
Roasted lamb rump with traditional flavour herbs, set off with olives, tomatoes and green beans Read More
31 May, 2021Spicy scrag end pie
Think Shepherd’s Pie with a shredded, curried lamb base and the creamiest mash ever Read More
31 May, 2021Let’s support our local butchers
The family butcher is an institution making a deserved comeback Read More
28 May, 2021Honey Apple Babka
Babka, a sweet treat packed with the flavours of cinnamon and honey Read More
24 May, 2021Honeyed carrot soup
Simple and simply delicious. Honeyed carrot soup. Read More
24 May, 2021
Burrata with honey, hazelnuts and thyme
A rich, decadent burrata starter with honey, hazelnuts and thyme Read More
24 May, 2021HOME-MADE CRUMPETS WITH LOCAL HONEY
Home-made crumpets, absolutely worth the effort Read More
24 May, 2021Honey & raspberry flapjacks
Flapjacks with raspberry, oats and honey. Virtually a health bar! Read More
24 May, 2021Sparkling apple and honey mocktail
Local apple juice and local honey in a refreshing mocktail Read More
24 May, 2021HONEY-THYME FETA WITH TOMATOES & OLIVES
Salty feta, sweet fragrant honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme Read More
24 May, 2021Aubergines with honey, chilli and cumin
Aubergines with pops of flavour from Cumin seeds and sweetness from honey, typical of Moorish food. Read More
18 May, 2021Something sweet that’s also good for you!
Local honey has health benefits and it's delicious and versatile too! Read More
18 May, 2021Chicken & asparagus risotto
Creamy rice, chicken and parmesan with the addition of fresh English asparagus, spring comfort food Read More
05 May, 2021Sweet Bombay Potatoes with Asparagus
Healthy and so delicious. Bombay sweet potatoes with asparagus from The Doctor's Kitchen Read More
05 May, 2021Asparagus and Parma ham straws with baconnaise
Asparagus, crispy pastry, salty ham with a home-made bacon mayo dip Read More
03 May, 2021Asparagus with crispy prosciutto, chilli breadcrumbs and mint
An asparagus recipe that has stood the test of time for good reason Read More
03 May, 2021Beetroot, 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
03 May, 2021English 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
02 May, 2021Wild about Mushrooms
The most beautiful exotic mushrooms from The New Forest make the most delicious dishes Read More
15 April, 2021Sticky Shiitake Mushrooms
Less is more when it comes to mushrooms as good as these. Garlicky mushrooms on hot buttered toast. Read More
15 April, 2021Mushroom Bourgignon
Meaty textured mushrooms in a classic bourgignon style - absolutely delicious but it uses loads of mushrooms! Read More
15 April, 2021Exotic Mushrooms on Toast
Less is more when it comes to mushrooms as good as these. Garlicky mushrooms on hot buttered toast. Read More
15 April, 2021Mel’s Mushroom Brunch
Making the most of the taste of these exotic mushrooms with a sensational brunch dish for mushroom fans. Read More
15 April, 2021Lemon & Garlic Trout Parcels
Healthy and delicious - garlicky, lemony trout parcels with asparagus. Read More
02 April, 2021Trout with Dill Potatoes & Beetroot Pesto
This trout dish is packed with flavour and very easy to make. Read More
02 April, 2021Smoked trout pate with horseradish & lemon
A simple, elegant, creamy smoked trout pate flavoured with horseradish and lemon. Read More
01 April, 2021Trout with Thai flavours
Delicate and light, this trout is ideally complemented by the Thai flavours. Read More
01 April, 2021Honey Balsamic Chalk Stream Trout
Fast food! The finest, delicate Hampshire trout with tender stem broccoli Read More
01 April, 2021Chasing 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
30 March, 2021Goat’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
20 March, 2021Garlic 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
19 March, 2021Black Garlic Ribs
Rich ribs melting off the bone and flavoured with black garlic and served with Smashed Cucumber salad and Asian Slaw. Read More
18 March, 2021Sea 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
18 March, 2021Lockdown Garlic Soup
A delicious and apparently mild garlic soup. Taste it before lockdown ends and you have people to see again! Read More
18 March, 2021Chilli, 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
18 March, 2021Garlic & Chilli Prawns
Mama Elliott’s Garlic, Prawn and Chilli Linguine, a family classic and a firm favourite for a very good reason. Read More
18 March, 2021Recipes from a local larder
As foodies, we're supporting our local producers. First up... recipes from The Isle of Wight Garlic Farm. Read More
14 March, 2021Hidden 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
23 February, 2021Foodie’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
20 February, 2021Charter Market at Salisbury
If you love a traditional English market, then Salisbury Charter Market is definitely worth a visit. Read More
13 February, 2021Boutique 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
02 March, 2020Selsey 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
30 August, 2019Afternoons off to a tea
Heading out for afternoon tea in the quintessentially English, Montagu Arms in Beaulieu in the New Forest. Read More
18 June, 2019Lavender, 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
27 May, 2019New 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
20 May, 2019A pint with a view
Old Portsmouth's Still & West offers leisurely pint and a constantly changing view of Portsmouth Harbour. Read More
10 April, 2019Lymington Saturday market
Exit the M27, cross a cattle grid and the awesome ancient New Forest opens up before you. Read More
01 February, 2019Hidden 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
11 January, 2019Breakfast like a king
The Ivy Brasserie at Winchester, beautiful decor, delicious suppers and the chance to breakfast like a king. Read More
10 July, 2018Love 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
13 June, 2018Father’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
12 June, 2018Well 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
08 May, 2018Southsea – 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
17 April, 2018New Forest Manor lunch
Burley Manor is a relaxed restaurant with rooms in an historic manor house in the New Forest National Park Read More
16 April, 2018Seaside 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
25 February, 2018HH & 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
08 February, 2018Weekend 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
31 January, 2018
