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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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These vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Devon offer wholesome, home-cooked food in fun and relaxed surroundings
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Enjoy our pick of some top companies in Devon delivering delicious home-grown veg to your doorstep, writes Su Carroll
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Plant Life Kitchen is this year’s winner of Dartmouth Food Festival’s Devon Start-Up Award. We find out about this flourishing vegan business
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More people than ever before are eating plant-based meals. As Su Carroll discovers, adopting a vegan lifestyle is not just an ethical decision...
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Many restaurants and cafés across Devon are now mindful of vegetarians and vegans. Here are six places with plant-based menus.
Read FeatureThe city serves up a great choice of meat-free eateries. Read on for our selection of the best vegetarian restaurants in Exeter
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Clare Hunt sniffs out the finest Devon cheese, creates the perfect cheese hamper and discovers where you can buy cheese online
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Winter – we’ve officially had enough of you. Clare Hunt tucks into the best veg that spring has to offer
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Freshly harvested vegetables are the unsung heroes of the winter dinner table. Clare Hunt finds out why local chefs value them so highly
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With the help of local chefs and producers, Anna Turns unearths some fresh ways of cooking with vegetables
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Eating local honey is just one way we can help our declining bee populations.
Read FeatureRecipe by Sara Felix, Sara’s Petite Cuisine, Topsham, Devon
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Harrison Brockington, Head Chef at Gather, shares a recipe that’s served on his tasting menus as an amuse-bouche to showcase wild greens
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A baked cheese classic, supercharged with Sharpham Camembert
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The crumbliness of Sharpham’s Ticklemore adds texture and a creaminess to this summery salad
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Johnny Varah, Head Chef at The Cridford Inn in Trusham, shares his popular cauliflower starter recipe
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Summer in a bowl – The Bay Tree’s Moreish Mint Jelly adds a freshness to this dish
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This perky winter dish comes courtesy of Tom Stewart, Head Chef at Home Farm Café
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A vegetarian dish that uses produce from the kitchen garden
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The perfect sweet dessert with a granola twist
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A simply irresistible dessert to share with friends
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Make the most of seasonal flavours with this delightful dessert
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This dish can either be served alongside a main meal or eaten on its own
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Make the most of the wild garlic season with this tasty starter
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Enjoy these shortbread biscuits with a cuppa. For something a little different try adding lemon zest, a teaspoon of caraway seeds or ground ginger
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Popular in Georgian times, this bread pudding is dedicated to the famous naval commander, it saw a revival during the war as a way of using up stale bread
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Try this delicious seasonal dish at home
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Forget scones, this is what you need for a proper Devon cream tea. Serve with lashings of cream (first, of course) and jam on top
Popular since the 13th century, Junket makes the most of Devon’s rich cream and milk
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Jody’s rice pudding recipe makes the perfect comfort food
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A fruity treat for National Baking Week in October
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It’s berries all the way with this wonderfully fresh cheesecake dessert
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A light and tasty fruit loaf with a sweet hit of icing
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Summer flavours abound in this mouthwatering creation straight from the Taste Buds kitchen
This subtly nutty soup is a great starter or light lunch
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A delicious chocolate and orange tart. Simply serve with crème fraiche and candied orange peel
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A winter dish with an unexpected flavour combination
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This warming salad is the perfect starter to an autumn supper
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A delectable dessert that fuses sweet and savoury flavours to perfection
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A tasty way to rethink your strawberries and cream
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Serve this devilishly indulgent cake with a side of boozy fruit
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This charred baby gem salad is a fresh and zingy starter that makes the most of spring vegetables
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As part of an Ashburton Cookery School demo & dine event, Jody Spencer presents this indulgent dessert
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Celebrate National Spinach Day on 26 March with this super-healthy drink
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A sweet, nutty twist on the classic tart
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Spring into the season with this gorgeously green starter
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This dessert has a refreshingly zesty zing
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The rich, nutty flavours of the hollandaise give this veggie dish an extra kick
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This meat-free main is the perfect antidote to the dark days of January
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Make the most of autumn’s harvest with this warming soup
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These strawberry cupcakes are ideal for dessert or as a tea-time treat
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A fruity alternative to classic tiramisu with a lemon twist
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The smoked chilli butter gives this starter a delightfully piquant kick
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A delicious sweet treat with added mini doughnuts. This impressive dinner party dessert is perfect for coffee lovers.
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A light and fragrant cheesecake with a twist
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A colourful dish with multi-coloured beetroot, creamy goats cheese and crunchy walnuts
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Ripe apricots, full of flavour pair well with the warm spice of the cardamom madeleines
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Sweet pickled baby carrots taste great with this creamy feta and miso spread
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A thin layer of dark chocolate, warmed with a hint of anise gives this classic dessert a refreshing twist
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This recipe is easily adaptable. You could add chickpeas, spinach or even fresh crab before baking. Great served with bread or crackers
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A quick and tasty salad full of spring flavours
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These cakes freeze well. Omit the fresh orange, instead, pour the batter directly into the tin. Garnish with segments of orange when ready to eat
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A great alternative brunch. Serve with portobello mushrooms, homemade baked beans and a poached egg
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Light and crumbly, these shortbread biscuits are a perfect excuse to sit down with a cuppa
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Treat your loved one on Valentine’s Day with this fresh, zingy jelly
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I am a big fan of pancakes paired with sweet bananas and salty bacon, it reminds me of my childhood
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These gluten and dairy free pancakes are quick and easy to rustle up for breakfast or dessert
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Caramelised apple and rhubarb with a nutty crumble topping. Great served with ginger & mint ice-cream
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The layer of grated apple keeps this cake moist. Serve it warm with some clotted cream for extra indulgence
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“This is delicious served with vanilla ice cream”
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Ginger and Mint Ice Cream. Great served with apple & rhubarb crumble
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You can use any type of mustard for these scones, but go easy on English mustard unless you like the heat!
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This beetroot, carrot & cumin soup uses local Devon produce.
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Traditionally this classic Spanish soup is made from tomatoes, peppers, and other salad vegetables. The watermelon adds a subtle sweetness
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Jody says: “Cool down on a summer’s day with this refreshing home-made ice cream infused with the delicate, uplifting flavour of lemongrass”
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Jody says: “A great alternative to croutons, Parmesan crisps are quick and easy to prepare”
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Jody says: “This dessert is delicious served with shortbread”
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Jody says: “Making your own aioli is no more hassle than rustling up a sandwich”
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Jody says: “The earthy flavours of mushrooms, smokey pancetta and garlic make this comforting food to warm your cockles”
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Jody says: “Farro is a wheat grain rich in fibre, protein and B vitamins, offering a healthy, meat-free alternative”
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Jody says: “This old favourite, with Christmas flavours packed into a sweet pastry, will get you into a festive mood”
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Jody says: “The rosemary enhances the flavour of the peach”
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This cheesecake in a jar is perfectly portable – ideal for picnics!
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This risotto has a sweet, perfumy, anise-like flavor. The broad beans add a delightful crunch
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Chargrilling is a great way to cook asparagus, and dipping it in a runny egg yolk is a great way to eat it!
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Jody’s take on the Italian classic. The home-grown rhubarb adds a Devon twist!
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This recipe, for spinach, leek and blue cheese tart, is perfect for a light lunch or to take on a picnic
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Recipe by Edgar Rodrigues, Head Chef at The Cottage Hotel in Hope Cove, Devon
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A fragrant starter, with an oriental twist
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South Milton-based rapeseed oil producer Bell & Loxton explains the benefits of this olive oil alternative
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Stacey Sheppard finds out how one man in Devon is taking advantage of the rising temperatures in the UK to grow foods that are normally imported
Meet the ProducerThe unique appeal of South Devon Chilli Farm has created a tourist attraction as well as a successful business. Taste Buds magazine finds out how
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Riverford Farm is a key part of Devon’s organic food scene. Vitha Shepard tells Taste Buds magazine about its growing success
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