Thursday, March 28, 2024

Enjoy village life at festival

Blackwell Festival is set to be even bigger and better this year, with additional attractions for villagers to enjoy.

Incredible edibles

Hannah Genders visits an urban food-growing project in Bristol.

Jess beats 8,000 to win top chef title

Jess Higgins The Village delivery girl Jess Higgins, of Alvechurch, is congratulated by TV chefs Ainsley Harriott and Brian Turner after winning the FutureChef 2011 title in London.
  The 16-year-old South Bromsgrove student beat nearly 8,000 other competitors to win a prestigious family trip to Rome and other great prizes, including £350 for her school.

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Who wouldn’t be ready for this?

Trinity could be just what Village diners have been waiting for, writes Richard Peach. Apparently, the verdict of one “expert” on the new Trinity restaurant was:...
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A saucy toffee treat

Keen baker Jen Morris, of Rowney Green, makes a sticky autumnal pudding. This pudding makes the best of our in-season eating apples. It is particularly...

It’s time to celebrate!

It only seems like five minutes since we were preparing for last Christmas, but the festive season is almost upon us once more.

Spice trade secrets

Sally Oldaker learns some of the arts of Indian cookery – all in the comfort of her own kitchen…

Interactive dining

Diners get the best of both worlds at On The Rocks, where the interactive dining experience allows you to cook your meal exactly to your taste.

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Strawberry dream

Keen baker Jen Morris, of Rowney Green, makes a summery gateau. When British strawberries come into season, it’s good to eat them in all their...

It’s that time of year . . .

Writing this on a perfect autumn day, Christmas seems quite a long way off. . . but it won’t be long before the season of goodwill is upon us once more. . .