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National Taste of Game Week

2:36pm Wednesday 5th November 2008

National Taste of Game Week is a major initiative designed by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) to highlight the benefits of game meat as a local, wild and nutritious food source, whilst at the same time providing a focal point for encouraging the general public, BASC members and their friends to enjoy eating game.

Hampshire chef Susie wins Britain's Best Dish

Susie Carter

6:00pm Friday 24th October 2008

CHEF Susie Carter is today the toast of Hampshire after winning a national competition in front of millions of TV viewers.

Sausage Week Nov 3-9

Sausage Week Nov 3-9

2:49pm Saturday 18th October 2008

Hampshire is renowned for it’s excellent quality of sausages, so make the most of our local bangers with tastings and offers across the county during British Sausage Week!

Hampshire fares well for finals week in Britain’s Best Dish!

Hampshire fares well for finals week in Britain’s Best Dish!

12:00pm Wednesday 15th October 2008

Hampshire food will be in the spotlight again when home-grown cook Susie Carter battles it out for a place in the live final of ITV’s Britain’s Best Dish.

Nurse wins ‘taste it, don’t waste it’ contest

Jo Neate holding her four-year-old daughter, Lily, joined by Andy Mackenzie, executive chef of Lainston House Hotel

11:56am Wednesday 15th October 2008

A PART-time nurse won a competition for a top Hampshire chef to visit her house to provide some expert culinary tips.

Lunchbox clever

Lunchbox clever

3:49pm Wednesday 1st October 2008

MOST parents would love their children to come home from school having eaten a satisfying, hot and healthy lunch.

Hampshire Brewery produce open to wider audience

3:42pm Wednesday 1st October 2008

HAMPSHIRE Brewery has persuaded another supermarket chain to stock a selection of its award-winning real ales. Following successes with Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, the Romsey brewer is now shipping beers to a selection of local Co-ops.

Say Cheese!

Say Cheese!

12:17pm Wednesday 24th September 2008

Hampshire farmers’ markets are celebrating the start of British Cheese Week (September 27– October 5) with a totally cheese cookery demonstration at Winchester farmers’ market this Sunday, September 28, using cheeses available at the market.

Pumpkin Ale from Hall and Woodhouse

Pumpkin Ale ffom Hall and Woodhouse

12:05pm Wednesday 24th September 2008

As autumn moves closer, Badger’s seasonal Pumpkin Ale is making a welcome return – and to celebrate the brewers are sharing a delicious recipe for pumpkin ale soup with Taste readers.

Marcella saves celebrity chef’s bacon

Marcella Morales gives advice on cooking fish at Sainsbury’s store, Badger Farm, Winchester, as part of

5:21pm Wednesday 10th September 2008

MARCELLA Morales, head chef at the Hotel Du Vin in Winchester, stepped in for last week’s event after TV celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson left shoppers with a bitter taste in their mouths when he failed to show up for not one but two public appearances in Hampshire.

Think good food, think France

Think good food, think France

5:19pm Wednesday 10th September 2008

ONE region not so well known to British foodies is aiming to raise its profile.

2008 Sweetcorn Fayre

Mark Young, local producer Ben Brown and friends enjoying a BBQ at Arreton

5:12pm Wednesday 10th September 2008

BEER and bangers as well as sweetcorn will be on the menu when the Isle of Wight stages its second Sweetcorn Fayre at Arreton Barns in the rural heart of the Island from September 26-28.

Finest cusine on the ocean waves

3:14pm Wednesday 4th June 2008

CRUISING has never been more popular and one element of a holiday afloat is the incredible range of choices on a ship's menu.

Fullers full of faith in local food

11:55am Thursday 29th May 2008

MANAGERS and chefs from 31 Hampshire pubs belonging to brewing giant Fullers Smith & Turner met local food producers to plan a series of new menus for a county food festival in July.

Gordon Ramsey drops in to Hampshire restaurant

12:02pm Wednesday 28th May 2008

IT must have been an intimidating sight.


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