Years ago we lived in Greece where we learned to catch octopus in the little bay where we lived. We also used to visit a town called Galatas where some very untouristy old bars - full of old men - used to serve grilled octopus as a kind of tapas when you bought enough ouzo. I loved that stuff. Really loved the smoky, sweet salty sea-flavour of the very chewy octopus with a squeeze of lemon. Grilling octopus might seem like a daunting task, reserved only for seasoned grill mas

<p class="">A day back in school - Salcombe Distilling Co’s new Rum School, to be exact</p>

<p class="">Midwinter is a wonderful time for the cold-water seafood caught off the coast of South West England </p>

<p class="">An excellent little hike around Budleigh Salterton that should satisfy some of those enjoying this years Taste East Devon food festival</p>

<p class="">Celebrating a wonderful East Devon hike for the Taste East Devon Festival - the coastal route from Branscombe to Weston Mouth</p>

<p class="">If you are going to one of the many Taste East Devon Festival events this year, then this short walk across lovely open landscapes is an ideal way of tasting the area’s wonderful countryside </p>

<p class="">A visit to Taste East Devon’s annual food and drink festival</p>

<p class="">A roundup of the perfect West Country drinks for a warm summer</p>

<p class="">Remembering a night out in Nha Trang on the coast of Vietnam - a long evening of eating and dancing…</p>

<p class="">A heatwave in southern UK today means loads of people will be out having picnics - but where to go in the South West? Here are some ideas…</p>

<p class="">A visit to Huxbear Vineyard in Devon with Wickhams Wine and wine writer Stephen Barrett - listn to the wine tasting in this podcast</p>

<p class="">Enjoying the food of Lisbon</p>

<p class="">Quick preview of an article which will be appearing on the site soon - all about the amazing food of Lisbon</p>

<p class="">Wild venison is one of the most healthy meats you can buy, and it comes guilt-free if you are worried about the environment</p>

<p class="">Remembering great meals enjoyed in great places - we’ve been too long in lockdown - time to get out and about - these recollections may be a guide to where you can go…</p>

<p class="">There’s more to making a cup of coffee than meets the eye - we try a morning training session in a bid to learn how to become a proper barista at Owen’s Coffee in Devon</p>

<p class="">It’s time for the annual Dartmouth Food Festival - and event which every year punches well above its weight - here’s a preview now that the festival is about to return after the Covid pandemic </p>

<p class="">We go back to the beach with Dan the Fishman for the first seafood picnic in 18 months - good to be back having an adventure after 18 months in pandemic lockdown </p>

<p class="">Making winter beer - the art of traditional ale making in winter</p>

<p class="">Winter salads are a must at this time of the year - Martin Hesp enjoys making healthy raw food in winter</p>