In praise of the humble slow cooker
by Barbara Cossins. We’re all worried about how we’re going to cope during this winter’s cost-of-living crisis. I was so…
Comforting bake for colder nights
by Rebecca Vincent. As the evenings draw in and get cooler I love a nice comforting bake, and this creamy…
Exciting entries in food awards
by Barbara Cossins. The 2022 Love Local Trust Local Awards are just beginning. Some of the finest Dorset food producers…
A winning way with aubergines
I must admit I’m not really a fan of aubergines. They always look so pretty in the greengrocers, so…
Christmas turkeys have arrived but costs are constantly rising
Just when industries started picking themselves back up after Covid-19 and Brexit, we find ourselves back to square one…
Stars of the season combined
by Rebecca Vincent In this colourful dish I’m combining two bright stars of the season, butternut squash and sweetcorn. Sweetcorn is…
Perfect weather for English wine growers
by Barbara Cossins Most people think we Brits drink wine rather than produce it. Well, how wrong they are! Over the…
Carole’s the Blackmore Vale’s best baker!
“I just love cake!” says Sherborne’s Carole Edwards, as she’s finally allowed to talk about her selection for the…
60 seconds with…Rob Greacen
We recently caught up with Rob Greacen, co-founder and managing director of the Stay Original Company, which owns six…
Healthy combo a right sweet treat
By Rebecca Vincent. This time of year has me craving something sweet, and this dish using the beautiful plums and…