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Category: Dorset Food & Drink

Self-made self- sufficiency

“It’s all linked and never finished”. And Carl Mintern wouldn’t have it any other way now he’s discovered the joys of self-sufficiency, Tracie Beardsley...

DIY doughnuts. Oh yes.

One of my favourite things in the world is a freshly made and heavily sugared doughnut, full to the brim with wonderfully sharp raspberry...

A pint of chardonnay and a packet of crisps

Male or female drinks are nonsense, of course - so why is the industry still suffering under a ‘boys club’ mentality, asks Sadie Wilkins. A...

Wild (and free) food is springing up!

Few know that the much-derided chickweed is an amazingly tasty salad green packed full of vitamins, says expert forager Carl Mintern, who shares what...

The art of matchmaking wines

Sometimes selling wine feels like a dating service, says Sadie Wilkins Wine is not just a drink; it’s a talking point, it’s a social tool,...

Meet your local: Halstock Village Shop

This month we feature Halstock Village Shop. As you step towards the shop door, there’s an overwhelming sense of community spirit. I’m not sure...

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Settling in and stepping up

With a fresh start as part of the Fox-Pitt eventing team, Jess Rimmer has had a month of change, but is excited for a...

Dorset Council budget relies on Council Tax to fund rising care costs

Dorset Council has published its draft budget proposals for 2026/27, revealing that the majority of new spending on social care and services will be...

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