The rising number of food banks around the country has been a constant theme of the current period of ‘austerity’ but a scheme from the Northampton Hope Centre offers a new way of tackling food poverty.
The Hope Food Club...
One of the county’s oldest microbreweries has been rescued from croaking thanks to a vital boost in funding, writes Anna Murby.
Frog Island Brewery, which began producing beer in Northampton in 1994, has received a £2k grant from FEAST (Food...
A regular visit to an artisan coffee shop and bakery might sound like an extravagance in these straitened times, but it’s worth so much more than a one-off treat.
It’s a step into your community.
The independent cafés and bakeries around...
Chef Maxi Lorenzo from Barcelona gives a flavour of a festive season in the sun...
A greedy charcoal maker, a risqué Christmas log and feast upon feast! From the bonfire jumping 'Hogueras' celebrations on the 21st of December to Epiphany...
Steve and Caroline Ward bring you choice fromages...
During the first week of December, our Stilton delivery arrives. A pallet load, 150 kilos, there or thereabouts. Every year we get that same feeling of dread: where are we going to...
Pronounced “Kwa-Kwa” this boozy beauty blends the quintessentially Spanish caramel flavour of Liquor 43 and cointreau. Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a little citrus.
Ingredients:
25ml Liquor 43
25ml Cointreau or triple sec
1/2 a fresh lemon, and lemon zest
Crushed ice
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Method:
Add the spirits...
Penda had been looking forward to this. A promise of an up-market dining experience in Northampton for less than £30 a head? Yes please.
Hibiscus is tucked away upstairs in Royal & Derngate’s building, in the former Crown Room, a...
After much anticipation and a great deal of excitement, the winners in the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2017/18 are finally celebrating being named the best of the county’s best, writes Anna Murby.
The competition, now in its...
Culinary legend Antonio Carluccio OBE passed away this morning, according to an announcement on his social media accounts.
He was due to perform the prize giving at the Carlsberg Food and Drink Awards in Northampton next week, which has a...
Northampton Winter Food Festival organiser Crispin Slee has news of an exclusive cheese available at the event...
Cheese-maker Gary Bradshaw has something to please the crowds at this weekend’s Northampton Winter Food Festival – a limited edition cheese.
Gary, Northampton’s only...
After heart surgery, the writer celebrates a meal at The King’s Head in Spratton, newly awarded Gastro Pub Gold. Praising its high-quality, varied food, including a Scotch egg, smashburger, fish and chips, Beef Wellington and elegant desserts, they highlight the relaxed service and special-occasion atmosphere. They consider it excellent value and plan to return.
