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  • Jo Butt

Bakers gonna bake: Ginger Biscuits
Bakers gonna bake: Ginger Biscuits 1500 2000 Jo Butt

If you’re at a loss what to do today, there’s nothing better than whiling away an hour in the kitchen on a dull and blustery day – and you end up with a home-made sweet treat to eat! Do cut back on the amount of ginger if you’d prefer the biscuits a little milder. These ginger biscuits are a family…

wild garlic
  • The Editor

A walk on the wild side
A walk on the wild side 1456 1000 The Editor

Smell that? That light waft of garlic on the wind can only mean one thing, wild garlic season is well and truly upon us!  Running from April until June roughly, depending on the weather conditions, you only need to take a walk amongst the Island’s shady woodlands to find wild garlic – Allium Ursinum to give it it’s Latin name,…

  • Thea Welsford

Fish and Chip Fridays (or any day)
Fish and Chip Fridays (or any day) 1500 1500 Thea Welsford

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

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…

  • Thea Welsford

Sunday best – Easter lockdown roast dinners without compromise
Sunday best – Easter lockdown roast dinners without compromise 2048 1985 Thea Welsford

We’ve said it many times but we will say it again, on the Isle of Wight, we are beyond lucky to have a long list of quality producers – local meat and butchery being no exception. Here are a few places that need to be on your list to look for your Easter roasting joints.  Classic Easter roasting joints available…

  • Thea Welsford

Craft Corner: Easter Bonnets
Craft Corner: Easter Bonnets 2048 1365 Thea Welsford

Get crafty with the kids this spring with our take on a traditional Easter bonnet. When it comes to decorating – more really is more! As flowers jostle for space next to glittery eggs and beads. Get creative and have some craft-inspired play to keep those little munchkins out of trouble. Then why not do a photoshoot in the garden…

  • Thea Welsford

Tasty Hot Cross Buns
Tasty Hot Cross Buns 2048 1536 Thea Welsford

We heard it on the internet that you lot have been using ‘this time’ learning how to perfect your sourdough methods – well we’ve got something seasonal for you to try your hand at – why not get the kids involved to keep them out of trouble for a little while. This famous spiced seasonal bun can actually be found…

Vegan
  • The Editor

Top five vegan eateries/recipes
Top five vegan eateries/recipes 2048 1152 The Editor

Since its World Vegan day today, we thought we’d join in with the likes of vegainstas Bill Clinton, Madonna and Miley Cyrus and delve into the top five vegan eateries on the Island. It’s no surprise that the Island is currently experiencing the best of veganism, given that since 2016 the amount of vegan meals ordered in the UK has…

Wimbledon-2019
  • The Editor

Game, set and match!
Game, set and match! 2048 1410 The Editor

With a few shocks already at Wimbledon (Venus Williams, who’d have thought?) the country is well and truly gripped by tennis fever. The Isle of Wight is no exception, with cafés and restaurants feeling inspired and bringing us some tasty events.

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