Mike’s Traditional Fish and Chips in Spring Lane has been named alongside the best 40 in the country vying for the prestigious Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year 2023 Award. The winner will be announced in February in a glitzy ceremony at The Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge. Owned by the Lee Family and former…
The surprising inclusion of watercress adds a deliciously peppery note to the vanilla flavour of this light cake. Teamed with a cool cream cheese frosting, this cake will go down a treat with children and grown-ups alike. Serves 8-10Preparation time 45 minutes Cooking time 50-60 minutes Ingredients 125g watercress 285ml sunflower oil 325g caster sugar…
Cocktail ingredients you can grow in your garden There’s nothing quite like summer to bring out the cocktail connoisseur in all of us. But have you ever considered growing your own ingredients? Having fruits, herbs and plants on-hand in your garden or on your balcony can bring a unique twist to your cocktails and give…
‘We’re England’s oldest vineyard, in the birthplace of cricket!’ exclaims Ian Kellett, owner of Hambledon Vineyard, ‘it doesn’t get better than that!’ It’s been a commercial vineyard since 1952. Formerly owned by Major General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones, who began a lifelong love affair with wine in the trenches of WW1, where French officers shared around…
Fresh, pasteurised milk from a farm just two miles away is being delivered within hours of being milked to passers-by and the local community in Meon Valley. Available 24/7 from the vending machine outside the Meonstoke Post Office and Village Stores, all you need is your bottle (which you can buy during shop opening hours,…
An iconic Southampton pub is back on the social scene after a £600,000 makeover. During its six months closure, The Hobbit in Portswood has had a unique fantasy-themed revamp. Features include a burrow like bar with faux round windows, a moss wall and one of the biggest beer gardens in the city centre. The legendary…
Shopping trolleys used to rumble through the site. Now, the old Sainsbury’s in Bitterne is to take on a brand-new look and is set to be transformed into a ‘destination space.’ Vintage shop, Robins Nest Emporium, Southampton announced that it has joined forces with The Phoenix Emporium in Wiltshire to create ‘The Mercantile Flea.’ The…
This warming veggie stew will hit the spot on a cold autumn evening. Serve with steamed couscous or orzo pasta instead of rice, if preferred. Serves 4Ready in 50 minutes 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp…
Makes 20Ready in 1 hour, plus chilling and cooling 2 medium egg whites 175g icing sugar 250g finely ground roasted hazelnuts 50g mixed peel, finely chopped 1 tbsp ground cinnamon TIP Dust the cookie cutter with icing sugar frequently to prevent the mixture from sticking. Perfect for a festive sweet treat or a lovely edible…
A delicious variation on the classic, this will be a perfect dessert for a special family meal or Sunday roast. Serve with single cream or a spoonful of crème fraiche. Ingredients 350g shortcrust pastry Flour, for dusting 400g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into short lengths 150g caster sugar Zest and juice of ½ orange 2…
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