Food & Drink Archive
(April 2013)

1 April 2013

Buy from a butcher and get what you ask for, says CLA

Lincolnshire’s rural membership body, the CLA, says that buying meat from a trusted local butcher is the best way to guarantee that what you want is what you get. In light of recent high-profile food scares, the CLA believes that the benefits of a knowledgeable local butcher far outweigh any perceived financial savings made by Read more…

The Blue Bell Inn, Gringley-on-the-Hill

Having a good local pub is a blessing for any village and an important hub for the local community. To visit another pub which has been reopened and revived by an enthusiastic new landlord and his wife confirms to me that those with the right formula can flourish. This month’s visit was to The Blue Read more…

The Redwood, Crowders Garden Centre

Most garden centres now have ample eateries where soup and sandwiches are available. However, Crowders Garden Centre also has the added bonus of a fine dining experience. Just on the outskirts of Horncastle, The Redwood offers a simple, yet delicious menu within an ambient setting. It is a world away from the bustling garden centre Read more…