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As part of our job of delivering the finest restaurant quality produce direct to your door, we often go see our farmers to see how their rare breed herds are coming along. It's always a treat to don wellies and observe traditional husbandry...

As investigators slowly and painstakingly trace disparate supply lines that crisscross Europe, searching for sources of contamination, the horsemeat scandal has slowly unraveled. In light of the shocking revelations of the past few weeks we at...

It's fair to say the apple is a staple of British cooking. Perfect for pie-making, they can also add some crunch to a cheese board or are great for a healthy snack. But beyond this how much do you know about apples? This week is Bramley Apple...

With a friend in tow for companionship I recently enjoyed a day course at Betty's Cookery School in Harrogate. The welcome was warm, the environment hospitable and the buttery croissants we devoured for breakfast with Café Blend were still warm from...

It's the news story that just won't go away, but it casts a revealing light upon the meat supply chain in Britain. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now announced that the Tesco burgers containing horse meat may have been on sale...

January can be such a dull, long, dreary month when darkness falls in the late afternoon and we are more inclined to be mooching about indoors, indulging in stodgy foods. It is, however, the ideal opportunity to make a fresh start by committing to a...

There is an increasing trend towards home cooking despite the fact that we appear to "have much to do and less time to do it in." We are entertaining more at home, making more mid-week meals and cooking more Sunday lunches. More men are...

Lazy Sunday , no timetable and the perfect opportunity to enjoy our most indulgent and leisurely meal of the week. These are our favourite kind of Sundays. It is an occasion not only to share food but also our time, humour and the odd heated...

Preserving seasonal fruits and vegetables is one of the most ancient culinary practices of all. Historically it was essential for survival in the winter months. During the last century it became less popular as the mass production of commercially...

You may have holidayed abroad or in some of the many beautiful parts of the British Isles this year. Perhaps you have stayed at home, relaxed and enjoyed The Olympics. Suffice to say, we all need a break. For most of us life can be more than a...