Curated for carnivores.
Whether you’re eating in or out, or perhaps a bit of both, enjoy our selection of festively flavoured products, gifts, menus and events
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This selection of pubs, restaurants and ‘proper’ products all come served with a large dollop of Devon – you won’t find more local than this lovely lot!
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A visit to one of Devon’s many delis and farm shops is always a treat – Chrissy Harris rounds up some great examples
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Dartmouth Food Festival’s start-up award is given to a new business each year – this year’s winner is Grove Meadows Family Butchers in Kingswear
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Martin Hesp asks Devon’s meat-producing industry about its current challenges
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Martin Hesp talks to poultry producers about Christmas sales expectations post-pandemic
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Nothing quite beats a cut of fresh steak… especially a locally produced, grass-fed cut from a local butchery! Here are some of the best butchers in Devon
Read FeatureThe GoodBeef Index provides information to educate consumers about the benefits of properly grazed beef, writes Martin Hesp, on behalf of Food Drink Devon
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Thomas Elson-Knight, BBC MasterChef finalist and Head Chef at the Royal Oak in Meavy, shares his top tips for cooking with game
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Award-winning Westaways is the first UK meat producer to use eco-friendly packing for its sausages
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As the demand to buy meat online grows, these Devon companies are raising the bar with meat boxes delivered full of the finest produce, writes Su Carroll
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Chrissy Harris finds out where to go in Devon for a flame-grilled food fix
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With the future of Dartmoor’s iconic ponies in crisis, could they be saved if we adopt pony meat as a new Devon delicacy?
A co-operative of Dartmoor farmers producing grass-fed beef and lamb is having a positive effect on Devon’s moorland
Read FeatureEliot Seabourn-Wren, Chef Patron at The Carlton Hotel in Ilfracombe, shares his Katsu Curry recipe, popular with guests of the hotel’s Brasserie restaurant
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Wayne Bowman, Head Chef at The Bridge at Mount Batten, shares the recipe for a very popular dish on the menu at both The Bridge and Turtley Corn Mill
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Recipe by Jordan Hatfield, Chef, Offshore Bar & Restaurant, Torquay, Devon
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Dip into The Bay Tree’s Awesome Aubergine Pickle for an added depth of flavour in this creamy fish curry
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Serve straight out of the oven for the full Sharpham Rustic flavour
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This recipe from David Brown, Head Chef at Lewtrenchard Manor, is full of flavour and surprisingly easy to make
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Elevate your culinary repertoire with this recipe from David Brown, Head Chef at Lewtrenchard Manor
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This ultimate winter recipe was created by Flynn Bewley, apprentice to the Head Chef at The Crabshell Inn
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Tuck into this perfect autumn dish, recipe courtesy of Gareth Head, Head Chef at The Crabshell Inn
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Put spring on the menu with this flavour-filled tart created by Tom Stewart, Head Chef at Home Farm Café in Parke
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Tom Stewart, Head Chef at Home Farm Café in Parke, shares this family-friendly autumnal recipe
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Recipe by Owen Isaacs, Executive Head Chef, The Grand Hotel, Torquay, Devon
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Recipe by Owen Isaacs, Executive Head Chef, The Grand Hotel, Torquay, Devon
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This gamey meat is complemented perfectly by the sweetness of the chutney and the saltiness of the bacon and cheese
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This recipe is full of flavour and perfect for sharing
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Spices such as cinnamon, star anise and Sichuan peppercorns give the meat an Asian twist
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Ramp up the flavours in this hearty dish that’s perfect for all the family
This unusual canapé will impress guests. It tastes pretty good too!
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This unusual canapé will impress guests. It tastes pretty good too!
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Impress your dinner guests with this flavoursome starter
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The perfect dish to try at home for any gathering
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This delicious meal is a great way to make the most of seasonal pumpkin
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Jody says: “This is great served with plenty of roast veggies and a jug of gravy”
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Bring out the bangers on National Hotdog Day and slather with homemade piccalilli
Liven up lunchtime with this delicious open sandwich
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This fresh and frisky dish presents the ideal opportunity to spark up the barbecue
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Hearty and warming, this recipe for steak and cheese pie will fight off the cold this winter. It is inspired by Jody’s memories growing up in New Zealand
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This classic stew is the ideal meal for after a frosty winter walk
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A fruity, spicy sauce gives this steak dish a festive flavour
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A creamy chicken dish served with a deliciously crispy alternative to the traditional roast potato
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This lamb burger is a summertime favourite
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Get in the mood for Rio with these healthy bbq chicken skewers
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Spiced beef steaks with a punchy chimichurri slaw full of flavour
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This recipe works well piled high on a platter for your guests to tuck into
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Pure comfort food to fill your belly and warm your cockles
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If you’re not a fan of sweet, these savoury pancakes make for a quick and tasty supper
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Chicken with a wild mushroom and tarragon sauce
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Jody says: “Ras el hanout is a Moroccan spice mix, which you can find in good delis and farm shops”
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Jody says: “Ask your butcher to French trim and score the rack of pork”
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Lamb cutlets with puy lentils, chicory and blood orange salad, purple sprouting and parmesan gratin
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