Category: Dorset Food & Drink

So good – cheesy bacon twists

“These used to be one of my most requested bakes, loved by many of my clients. I made so many of these that I...

Meet your local: Semley Village Shop

This month Rachael Rowe visited Semley’s community-run village store, which has just celebrated its tenth anniversary, and chatted to founder Anne Everall There’s a continual...

Why all small businesses should consider entering awards in 2022

Love Local, Trust Local Awards founder Barabara Cossins shares her own bashful relationship with entering for awards - and explains why everyone should do...

Hunting strawberries, honey …and a weed left by the Roman

Some foraging is an easy win, says expert Carl Mintern, but remember not to ignore the weeds when you look for the strawberries and...

Every salad should contain a wild harvest …

...and foragable flowers, buds and leaves make gorgeous tissanes - and will always perk up your spice mixes, says expert Carl Mintern. As we move...

New ‘Vine of the times’ award celebrates the minority makers in a biased industry

Hannah Wilkins of Vineyards in Sherborne is championing change in the wine industry, creating a ‘blanc slate’ with an exciting wine competition. Like many industries,...

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Winter is downtime for the eventing yard

This month, Toots Bartlett's head groom Eve reflects on joining an eventing team and has been enjoying the quiet season to get ahead on...

Planning Your Trip to the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show: Where to Stay and What to See

There is something uniquely British about voluntarily spending a significant portion of your August weekend standing in a field in Motcombe, surrounded by pristine...