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Sapphire celebrates 1st Birthday with special guests Michael Caines and Naomi Cleaver

Sapphire Living Space, based in Topsham, celebrated their first Birthday last Friday evening with style and were joined by special guests Michael Caines and Naomi Cleaver and over 100 guests.

Celebrations included a live band, drinks and canapés, while Michael Caines did some food demonstrations and then signed copies of his new book.

Photos by Matt Austin

Exeter Christmas Market

Event Date: 
05/12/2013 - 9:00am to 19/12/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Cathedral Green, Exeter

The Market will run from Thursday 21 November until Thursday 19 December.

The Cathedral Green, at the heart of the city centre, will be brought to life by the Market, with stalls offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items – everything needed for a perfect Christmas celebration and to create a real Christmas buzz at the heart of the city.

The Exeter Christmas Market will represent the best of what Britain, the South West and the rest of Europe has to offer – with a mix of great food, excellent crafts, unique gifts and decorations.

The...

Exeter Baking Club Halloween Party

Event Date: 
30/10/2013 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Hub On The Green, Cathedral Close

On Wednesday 30 October 2013 Exeter Baking Club are hosting a Halloween baking party!!

Join us at The Hub On The Green, Cathedral Close from 7pm - 9:30pm for some spooky cake-pop making and all round Halloween fun.

£5 per person with all baking materials provided.

Fancy dress is optional, but highly encouraged and face painting will be available on the night for a few extra pennies.

There are a limited number of places available so please email Lauren at exeterbakingclub@yahoo.co.uk to reserve your spot.

Students: Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook

Authored by Panasonic
Posted: Thu, 09/19/2013 - 12:18pm

With no more home-cooked meals by mum (or dad), it seems South West students are leaning on take away and processed foods to avoid cooking for themselves. Research released today by Panasonic, to mark the launch of its new Sensor Microwave, reveals that 80 per cent of local students admit that their dinner usually consists of processed foods including take away and ready meals.

To encourage healthier habits, Italian food classes could be introduced as a fun and engaging way to teach students to cook from scratch. These classes could focus on simple, budget-friendly dishes like...

Highbullen Hotel appoints Dean Griffin as new head chef

Authored by SophyNorris
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2013 - 1:52pm

Offering some of the best of British gastronomy in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, Highbullen Hotel has this week announced the appointment of new Head Chef, Dean Griffin.

Dean joins Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club from 4* Menzies Welcombe Hotel & Golf Course, Stratford upon Avon, where he headed up a fine dining restaurant and 150-cover events venue. Other recent posts over his 25-year career include Executive Head Chef at St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa and Barceló Imperial Hotel, Torquay.

Joining Highbullen shortly following a £1.5 million...

St Thomas Community Festival - A fun day out for all the family!

Event Date: 
14/09/2013 - 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: 
St Thomas Pleasure Grounds, Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter.

The local community in St Thomas, Exeter, has come together and organised a local community festival which is being held in the St Thomas Pleasure Grounds.

There will be lots to see and enjoy, with great local bands and musicians playing including Moscow Magazine, Tatty Hat, Cut Purse Rascals, Charlotte Ward and Hysteria Kids Rock Band. Order of events on the Music Stage will be hosted by talented local singer songwriter Karl Zumar.

There's also a Community Tent with belly dancing performances, puppetry, a scrap booking workshop and a chess masterclass. Local artist...

The Wedding Show

Event Date: 
12/10/2013 - 10:00am to 13/10/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

The South West's Premier Bridal Experience!

Come and enjoy a fantastic day out at the South West's biggest and best Wedding Show.

Packed to the brim with over 140 stands, The Wedding Show will give you the opportunity to discuss your individual requirements with experts in the business.

Make sure that you come along to experience this annual wedding extravaganza. It's a must visit for anyone planning that special day.

Highlights of The Wedding Show:

  • Magical, inspirational, choreographed catwalk stage shows each day
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Back to school tips for teens

Back to school means getting into a routine so that your skin looks its best. Sure, it will take some work but you can't expect to eat junk and suddenly wake up to a ravishing complexion! Here are a few tips to keep in mind while you embark on your studies. 1. Wash your face with an acne-fighting cleanser twice in the morning and twice in the evening and each time you sweat, such as after the gym. Just be sure to follow with a moisturiser since removing too much oil can result in your skin overproducing oil to compensate breaking you out further! A moisturiser specifically geared...

Wild Beef’s sustainable farming celebrated in national ‘Thoughtful Eating’ campaign

Ethical Devonshire farmers Wild Beef have been featured in a series of mini documentaries celebrating home-grown British ingredients; just one of a handful of producers featured for raising the bar in their industry and for creating food according to their ethos; ‘Food as Nature Intended.’

The series ‘On the Road to Thoughtful Eating’ is the latest food initiative by Hemsley + Hemsley, the London-based sisters renowned for turning healthy food into an art. The documentaries are currently available on the Hemsley + Hemsley website and YouTube.

In a bid to unravel the essence...

Healthy and hot... Introducing Rapeseed Chilli Oil

Authored by Babs Walker
Posted: Tue, 08/20/2013 - 9:20am

With the forecast set for more warm weather over the next few weeks, it's still the perfect time to enjoy eating fresh, delicious dishes outside. Add a splash of South Devon Chilli Farm's new Cold Pressed Rapeseed Chilli Oil, which has been made with rapeseed oil from the award-winning Bell & Loxton, to give your food a spicy, tasty new twist. South Devon Chilli Farm's Cold Pressed Rapeseed Chilli Oil, which comes in an elegant 250ml glass bottle, is currently available both online at www.sdcf.co.uk and in a wide range of deli's and independent stores (RRP £4.65). A blend of South...

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