Forum Frier chip shop in Blandford handed prestigious award
A BLANDFORD fish and chip shop is celebrating after being awarded a prestigious quality mark. The…
Minimum wage hike puts pressure on bottom line
by Barbara Cossins. From food shortages on our supermarket shelves to reading the Farmers Weekly report on the NFU conference,…
30-mile Feast push for ‘greener’ food
AN event which sees thousands of food lovers enjoy the best of Somerset produce is returning for 2023. The 2022…
Why apprenticeships are important
by Barbara Cossins. WE welcomed a new member to our team at Rawston Farm Butchery back in September, the young…
Farmers’ eyes always to the skies
by Barbara Cossins. After that long dry spell in summer, even into November, when the River Tarrant was still not…
Comfort eating
Quick and easy, a mug cake will satisfy sweet cravings and can be whipped up in a matter of…
Knives out!
Budding chefs demonstrated their skills in the kitchen at Shaftesbury School, hoping to progress in the Rotary Young Chef…
Get the most out of your air fryer
These tiny convection ovens are the cost of living crisis’s hottest gadget, promising to save you cash while cooking…
Check the labels and buy British
By Barbara Cossins. It is so difficult to have any predictions for 2023 – it is hard to see what…
Healthy drinks to help you start the year refreshed
You might have over-indulged, whether on food or drink or just good times, so what better way to get…