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Food

The Vineyard head chef Robby Jenks’s Devonshire cod recipe

Tue, 12:00

Robby Jenks, head chef at The Vineyard in Newbury shares a recipe for his Devonshire cod

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New Five A Day project coordinator Yvonne Redgrave

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Five A Day project provides a welcome boost for healthy eating and those who lovingly grow the produce and flowers

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Breaking News: Winners of the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2017

Monday, December 4, 2017

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The Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Life Food and Drink Awards champion and celebrate the great and the good of our region’s food, drink and hospitality industry. We are delighted to announce our 2017 winners

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Recipes

The Vineyard head chef Robby Jenks’s Devonshire cod recipe

Tue, 12:00

Robby Jenks, head chef at The Vineyard in Newbury shares a recipe for his Devonshire cod

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Local Producers

Breaking News: Winners of the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2017

Monday, December 4, 2017

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Food & Drink Offers

Ad Feature: Gin & Jazz Afternoon Returns to the Candlelight Inn

Tue, 11:09

By popular request, Sandy Ince of Sticky Toffee Jazz is back!

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Ad Feature: Supper Club II at Candlelight Inn

Tue, 10:37

Supper Club II at Candlelight Inn Blackdown Hills on the 31st October 2018.

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Ad Feature: Christmas Dining at Le Chateau

Mon, 10:08

Join us at Le Chateau to celebrate the festive season!

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Ad Feature: Auberge du Lac is celebrating its 20th anniversary!

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Auberge du Lac opened its doors in 1998 and we are inviting you to celebrate the restaurants fabulous history on Wednesday 28th November.

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Ad Feature: Cow & Carrot at The Butlers Arms

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Wednesdays - Cow & Carrot at The Butlers Arms

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Restaurants

Reviewing The Blackbird at Bagnor

Tue, 11:56 Janice Raycroft

Roast fillet of lamb, feuille of braised shoulder, stewed fruit and aubergine caviar, served as we like it!

The Blackbird at Bagnor has a nest we can all settle in, courtesy of the engaging patron

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Eating out in Berkshire - Best restaurants

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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Whether you’re looking for fine dining, pub food, a romantic meal for 2 or a taste of something from further afield, eating out in Berkshire really has something for everyone. Here’s our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

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10 of the best restaurants in Windsor

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Harry Maddock

It may be known for its regal connections, but Windsor is also home to a number of restaurants and pubs fit for royalty. We round up some of the best…

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Eating out in Buckinghamshire - Best restaurants

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

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Whether you’re looking for fine dining, pub food, a romantic meal for 2 or a taste of something from further afield, eating out in Buckinghamshire really has something for everyone. Here’s our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

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6 of the best places to enjoy afternoon tea in Berkshire

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Maureen McLean | Harry Maddock

We round up some of the best locations for afternoon tea across Berkshire

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Chef Profiles

Chef Chris Wheeler on his first ever cookbook

Monday, September 10, 2018 Jan Raycroft

Flying in the flag... and Chris is championing UK beef and lamb © Maureen McLean Photography

Stoke Park’s chef has his first cookbook out, so you create culinary masterpieces at home to impress family and friends

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Meeting MasterChef: The Professionals winner Craig Johnston

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Claire Pitcher

Craig with the treasured Masterchef trophy in the restaurant

From being the youngest winner of MasterChef: The Professionals to a menu for the French President, it’s all in a day’s work for easy-going Craig Johnston

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