Food & Drink Archive
(May 2022)

25 May 2022

Bring on the botanicals!

Sultry summer days are perfect for exploring wild ingredients. Take your al fresco decadence to new levels because it’s that time of the year when the irresistible waft of charcoal smoke and sounds of ice clinking in a filled glass are positively joyful! By Nikki Bawn, Boggle Lane Foods. From barbecues to cocktails and even Read more…

The King’s Head’s tribute to tradition with a twist

Barbara Young enjoys the delights of the relaxed vibe at the historic King’s Head Hotel in Louth, with great food and excellent service over a three-course supper. Ideally located in the centre of Louth, the iconic and handsome King’s Head Hotel, a former 18th-century coaching inn, has long been a popular choice with locals and Read more…

A taste of country house classics

Barbara Young enjoys classic cuisine from head chef Jed Stout’s seasonal menu in the elegant and charming surroundings of The Dower House Hotel Restaurant. Surrounded by two acres of tranquil gardens set in beautiful woodlands by the first fairway of the Bracken course at the National Golf Centre in Woodhall Spa and approached by a Read more…

Lazy days of summer

Personal trainer (and former chef) Ian Eassom shares his tips on staying fit and healthy, with the occasional treat… Summer is finally here and hopefully we have lots of sunny weather ahead. For most of us it puts a spring in our step, but when it gets too hot, exercise can feel a bit exhausting. Read more…

20 May 2022

Platinum Pudding winner crowned!

We reveal the three special winning reader recipes from our Platinum Pudding competition. Since the launch of our special Platinum Pudding competition in April, readers throughout the county have enjoyed getting busy in the kitchen creating their own version of special sweet treats to mark an impressive milestone for Her Majesty The Queen, as she Read more…