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  • Thea Welsford

Fish and Chip Fridays (or any day)
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If you are struggling to know which day it is… We can let you know, it is in fact Friday! Yup, we know the days are all melding into one but a way to reinstate some normality and to give yourself something to look forward to is, of course, through the medium of food! If you don’t feel like cooking,…

  • Thea Welsford

Star of the show for Spring – Asparagus
Star of the show for Spring – Asparagus 1600 1200 Thea Welsford

Some things never change – there are things when times are tough we can rely on. The seasons changing is one of the reassuring constants that whilst our normal world is on hold, we can take time to appreciate the joy of spring and with that, the amazing seasonal produce comes with it – the almighty asparagus being right at…

  • Thea Welsford

Craft Vegan Pizza – Craft Vegan Heroes!
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Meet Craft Vegan Pizza – the Isle of Wight’s first vegan pizza delivery service. The brainchild of Charlotte Brimstone and Darryn Williams. You may be more familiar with them under their other guise – the Vegan Boys. This new venture sees them delivering fresh, homemade pizzas to Ryde/Seaview/Wootton residents, as well as selling their batch made vegan produce in delightful…

  • Thea Welsford

Eating IN is the new eating out… 
Eating IN is the new eating out…  1080 1080 Thea Welsford

We all know the drill: STAY HOME – SAVE LIVES… simples. So with that in mind, we think it important to remind you that doesn’t mean you have to cook ALL the time! There are loads of Island businesses who have adapted their offering to be able to bring you their fantastic food in takeaway, delivery or reheat yourself at…

  • Thea Welsford

Traditional Easter Simnel Cake
Traditional Easter Simnel Cake 1600 1200 Thea Welsford

In recent years, the traditional simnel cake has perhaps fallen a little out of fashion and has become harder to find in bakeries and shops. If you’re craving this nostalgic Easter staple, we thought we would share our recipe for you to give a try so maybe it can make an appearance back on your table this year. Simnel Cakes…

  • The Editor

A Caulkhead Covid19 Survival guide
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So we have just about made it through week two of lockdown… How are we doing ladies and gentlemen?! Hi, hi, hello – how are ya? It’s Thea here, Taste’s resident designer, but as it turns out, I like food, cooking, eating and talking about it just as much as anyone else so here I am. I’m sure to many…

takeaway burger and fries
  • The Editor

Home (delivery) is where the heart is
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Now that we’ve entered a lockdown, we’re changing our focus over on our ‘open for business’ page. You’ll find details there for the businesses who are offering takeaway and home delivery services, as well as the village and corner shops, farm shops and delis who are open for those essential stocks and supplies.We’ll be updating the page as often as possible,…

Takeaway fish and chips
  • The Editor

We need your news
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If you’re a pub, restaurant or café now offering takeaway or delivery services to your customers, or a shop with a home delivery or mail-order option, don’t forget to let us know. Whether you work within the food and drink sector, or know someone who does, make sure you’re keeping us updated with what’s happening and we can share your…

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  • The Editor

5 ways to love local
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How to support your local pubs, restaurants, cafés and shops in these difficult times… Tell us what your favourite retailer is doing – we can share with our followers and help promote themUse local shops rather than supermarkets – they are on different distribution networks and are often better stocked with essentials and local produceBuy gift vouchers online to use…

take away pizza
  • The Editor

Urgent Update
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Following the guidance from the Prime Minister Boris Johnson that all cafés, pubs and restaurants must close, let us know if you will be offering takeaway services to your customers. In these tough times, supporting local businesses as they adapt is essential for their survival. If you work within the food and drink sector, or know someone who does, make…

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