<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>

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

<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>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Annual trip to the remote island of Lundy with Dan The Fishman</p>

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

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In search of a new renaissance in cider-making - the secret wonders of keeping the bubbles in the bottle makes a perfect drink for Christmas</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Learning to cook food the way they do in the Borneo rainforest</p>

Puglia is somehow even more Italian than Italy itself." From the iconic beehive-shaped trulli of Villa Castelli to the underground olive oil presses of the Salento plain, discover a region where the "Slow Food" movement isn't a trend—it's a way of life. Join Martin Hesp as he explores the white hilltop towns and 10-course lunches of Italy’s stunning south-eastern heel.

Life might never be quite as good as this again." Imagine an entire medieval hilltop village converted into a single, breathtaking boutique hotel. From cycle-ride picnics in the Provencal sun to the curated cheeses of a resident Maître fromagère, discover the magic of Crillon Le Brave.