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Free cuppas to celebrate National Tea Day

Brits drink 36 billion cups of tea every year* with at least one cup of tea enjoyed daily by 79 percent of brits, and almost 50 percent admitting to loving sipping on multiple cuppas every day, according to new research by tea mixologists Bird & Blend Tea Co.

Surveying 2,014 Brits, and timed to coincide with the nation celebrating National Tea Day on 21st April, the research uncovers the most popular tea and snack combos, with surprising results.

Whilst many sip all day long, a cuppa is often paired with a snack, and 74 percent of Brits admit they reach for something...

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Recipe: Potato starch gnocchi with sage-butter sauce

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 02/25/2024 - 10:43pm

Potato starch gnocchi with buttery sauce, savored with sage leaves, is a wholesome meal, which is more of a potato dumpling.

Potato starch is a light and powdery starch that is generally wheat-free and gluten-free. Its significant role in gnocchi is to impart thickness. You can enjoy this recipe with top quality ingredients available at Whole Food Earth .

Ingredients For gnocchi

Potatoes (4 large)

Potato starch (3/4 cup)

Eggs (2)

All-purpose flour (2 cups)

Parmesan (1/2 cup)

Salt (1 teaspoon)

For sauce

Salt (1/2...

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Masterchef: The Professionals 2024 Applications Now Open!

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 7:26pm

MasterChef: The Professionals is back for its 17th series! Once again we are looking for undiscovered new talent and exciting food within the culinary world.

We are calling out to all chefs who want to enter the ultimate cooking competition, to test their skills on a national level under the wings of culinary legends.

Throughout the years, MasterChef: The Professionals has discovered rising stars. Past contestants have gone on to open restaurants, judge competitions on television, write cookbooks, and even win Michelin stars of their own. This is an opportunity like no...

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The Farm Table celebrates AA Rosette

Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been awarded an AA Rosette. This is the second fantastic accolade for The Farm Table, which also won Food Magazine’s Reader Award for the Best Newcomer, just over 12 months after opening.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this accolade, which celebrates the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. AA inspectors have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing quality throughout the UK, so...

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Bird & Blend Tea Exeter celebrates Valentine’s Day with free Love Heart Tea

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:43pm
Bird & Blend Tea Exeter is celebrating Valentine’s Day with free Love Heart Tea for every customer, as 55% of Brits agree making your partner a cup of tea in bed is a sign of true romance.

A new study by Bird & Blend Tea Co. has revealed the 10 signs that prove true romance isn’t dead in the modern age.

2,014 Brits were asked what the true signs of a romantic in today’s world are, and making your partner a cup of tea topped the list with 55% saying this beats having a picture of their other half as a screensaver (44%).

Sharing a password to Netflix came in at...

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Prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards now open for entries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:14am

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the esteemed 2024 Food Drink Devon Awards. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments. Entries close on Monday 15th April, with applications welcome from both Food Drink Devon members and non-members. This year’s winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on Monday 7th October.

Categories for this year’s eminent...

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Exeter researcher leads Fish Free February campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 5:12pm

A University of Exeter researcher is leading Fish Free February – asking people to give up fish for a month to reduce our impact on the ocean.

PhD student, Jessica Haines, who studies manta rays, is campaign manager for the charity.

Fish Free February’s mission is to reduce seafood consumption, encourage a shift to more sustainable fishing methods and connect more people with important marine issues.

“The ocean is severely depleted, with 90% of fish populations fished to their maximum or overfished,” Haines said.

“Humanity is simply taking far too much...

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New McDonalds drive-through coming to Exeter

Exeter is in line to get a new McDonalds restaurant.

The Tesco Digby store in Russell Way could soon be home to a new drive-through McDonalds.

But the fast food giant’s application to Exeter City council has already attracted protests on the grounds that it will lead to extra traffic and potential anti-social behaviour.

McDonalds wants to build a new restaurant with drive-through facility, car parking, landscaping and ‘customer order display’ boards on a vacant car park area alongside the Tesco store.

The application, which is included on the city...

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Chateaubriand vs. Filet Mignon: What's the Difference?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 01/24/2024 - 10:08am

When it comes to indulging in the world of premium steak cuts, two names often rise to the top of the culinary echelon: Chateaubriand and Filet Mignon. Both are revered for their exceptional tenderness and succulent flavour, often gracing the tables of fine-dining restaurants and special occasion dinners. But despite their similarities, these two illustrious cuts are distinct in several crucial ways.

Origins: A Brief Background

The Royal Legacy of Chateaubriand

Chateaubriand is named after François-René de Chateaubriand, a French statesman and writer. Oddly...

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Eat the Bird's Flavour Revolution Takes Centre Stage at Turk's Head in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/14/2024 - 10:33pm

Brace yourselves for an unprecedented collaboration as Eat the Bird takes over the kitchen at Turk's Head, one of Exeter's top boozers. Get ready to embark on outrageous flavours and exciting events that will leave you craving more!

Eat the Bird, renowned for its independent, multi-award-winning premium fried chicken burger palaces, is set to bring its culinary magic to Turk's Head. Known for flavours that "slap hard," Eat the Bird is a place where every bite takes your breath away and all your naughty food dreams come true.

As part of this exciting collaboration, Turk's...

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First-of-its-kind ibis Styles hotel announces opening date for Paignton

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2024 - 7:47am

Ibis Styles, the renowned hotel brand synonymous with creative design and playful atmospheres, has today announced the grand opening of its newest hotel in Paignton.

Representing a £30m investment for the local area, the latest addition to the brand’s UK collection aims to redefine the seaside hotel experience in South Devon and is set to open its doors on Tuesday January 16, 2024.

The new-build hotel is the latest venture from Singapore-based owner Fragrance UK Luxury Hotel Group, who recently opened their neighbouring hotel, the Mercure Paignton Hotel, in April 2023....

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