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Devon Walks: Budleigh Salterton Circular
<p class="">An excellent little hike around Budleigh Salterton that should satisfy some of those enjoying this years Taste East Devon food festival</p>
Martin Hesp
Sep 6, 20225 min read
Devon Walks: Branscombe to Weston Mouth
<p class="">Celebrating a wonderful East Devon hike for the Taste East Devon Festival - the coastal route from Branscombe to Weston Mouth</p>
Martin Hesp
Sep 6, 20224 min read


Devon Walks: Aylesbeare Common
<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>
Martin Hesp
Sep 6, 20225 min read


Taste East Devon Festival
<p class="">A visit to Taste East Devon’s annual food and drink festival</p>
Martin Hesp
Sep 6, 20227 min read


Perfect Drinks for Summer
<p class="">A roundup of the perfect West Country drinks for a warm summer</p>
Martin Hesp
Aug 1, 20227 min read


Night Out in Nha Trang
<p class="">Remembering a night out in Nha Trang on the coast of Vietnam - a long evening of eating and dancing…</p>
Martin Hesp
Jun 28, 20221 min read


Perfect Weather for Picnics
<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>
Martin Hesp
Jun 22, 20225 min read


Wine Tasting In Devon
<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>
Martin Hesp
Jun 20, 20221 min read


Lisbon Food 2
<p class="">Enjoying the food of Lisbon</p>
Martin Hesp
Jun 13, 20226 min read
Lisbon Food 1
<p class="">Quick preview of an article which will be appearing on the site soon - all about the amazing food of Lisbon</p>
Martin Hesp
Jun 10, 20221 min read


Voting for Venison
<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>
Martin Hesp
Apr 1, 20226 min read


Great Meals in Great Places Remembered
<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>
Martin Hesp
Feb 6, 20225 min read


Barista Training
<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>
Martin Hesp
Oct 25, 20217 min read


Dartmouth Food Festival
<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>
Martin Hesp
Oct 18, 20216 min read


Time (at last) for a Beach Picnic
<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>
Martin Hesp
Jun 14, 20216 min read


Winter BBQ Halfway Up An Alp
Having a barbecue halfway up a Swiss mountain in winter might not sound like much fun - but it can be fantastic experience if you happen to have a snug and cosy BBQ-hut to cook in
Martin Hesp
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Christmas Beer
<p class="">Making winter beer - the art of traditional ale making in winter</p>
Martin Hesp
Dec 15, 20205 min read


Winter Salads
<p class="">Winter salads are a must at this time of the year - Martin Hesp enjoys making healthy raw food in winter</p>
Martin Hesp
Dec 6, 20205 min read


Loving Lundy & Cooking on The Remote Atlantic Isle
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Annual trip to the remote island of Lundy with Dan The Fishman</p>
Martin Hesp
Feb 22, 20208 min read


Clever Canarian Cooking - the Cuisine of a Sunlit Archipelago
You can make your own sunshine." When midwinter feels chilly and grey, the vibrant flavours of the Canary Islands offer a liquid explosion of heat and light. Discover the secrets of authentic Canarian mojo—from fiery red garlic pastes to creamy green coriander dips—and learn how to bring the taste of Lanzarote to your own kitchen
Martin Hesp
Jan 3, 20204 min read
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