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The brilliant yellow fields for rapeseed

Rapeseed oil - one of Yorkshire’s fastest growing exports

Meet the family behind what is fast becoming one of Yorkshire’s most sought after exports. Annie Stirk our food and drink consultant reports.

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Pics Joan Russell
Wedding of Jode Steele and Rebecca Coggley at Selby Abbey with visit by Yorkshire Tea's 'Little Urn

A mini-guide to the best afternoon teas in Yorkshire

We set Tony Greenway the enviable task of seeking out the finest tea experiences in Yorkshire and he hasn’t let us down

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Pigs

Animal nutritionist Joanna Palmer explains the basics about keeping pigs

For many smallholders, starting out in farming begins with a flock of chickens and the enjoyment this brings can soon lead to a quest for new challenges. Where time and space allow, rearing pigs is often the next natural step and with plenty of research and careful planning, it can be an extremely rewarding venture. Joanna Palmer BSc (Hons), nutritionist for the Smallholder Range, explains the basics.

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Chocolate macaroons by the Nigel Brown Cookery Academy

Chocolate macaroons recipe

Chocolate macaroons recipe by the Nigel Brown Cookery Academy.

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Chocolate Pecan Tart by Kathryn Johnson of Raw Appetite

Chocolate pecan tart recipe

Chocolate pecan tart recipe by Kathryn Johnson of Raw Appetite.

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Eating out on the Yorkshire coast

The guide to Yorkshire coastal food

Jo Haywood offers you the coast on a plate

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Gloucester Old Spot Pig close up

BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson on our rare breeds and the work being done to secure their future

Let me tell you a tale of the Lincolnshire Curly Coat. It’s not a trendy hair style or the latest in country fashion wear. In fact it’s something we’ll never see again.

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Bedroom at Hilton Deansgate Manchester

Short Break - Hilton Manchester Deansgate

The Hilton’s reputation precedes it. Founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton, in the intervening years it has played host to such events as the creation of the Piña Colada in 1949 and the famous John Lennon and Yoko Ono Bed-in for Peace in 1969, on its way to become one of the world’s most famous brands.

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Neaversons grazing desserts

Yorkshire Life Luncheon - Neaversons Tea House, Huddersfield

Guests join us at one of West Yorkshire’s newest foodie favourites.

Jo Haywood reports. Photographs by Joan Russell

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LVE MAY13 Summer travel

Short Break - Oddfellows Hotel, Chester

Janet Reeder finds a boutique hotel in Chester the perfect location for exploring the city

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Restaurant Reviews

Bedroom at Hilton Deansgate Manchester

Short Break - Hilton Manchester Deansgate

The Hilton’s reputation precedes it. Founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton, in the intervening years it has played host to such events as the creation of the Piña Colada in 1949 and the famous John Lennon and Yoko Ono Bed-in for Peace in 1969, on its way to become one of the world’s most famous brands.

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LVE MAY13 Summer travel

Short Break - Oddfellows Hotel, Chester

Janet Reeder finds a boutique hotel in Chester the perfect location for exploring the city

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LVE MAY13 Summer travel

Restaurant review - The White Hart Hotel, Harrogate

Beautifully cooked favourite dishes served with a twist are on the menu at The White Hart Hotel, Harrogate as Jenny Green discovers

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LVE MAY13 Summer travel

Restaurant review - Cricket Inn, Totley

Lawrence Evans calls in at the Cricket Inn, Totley, South Yorkshire for warming and delicious food

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LVE MAY13 Summer travel

Restaurant review - Malagor Restaurant and Bar, Ossett

Tony Greenway enjoys a banquet – literally – at the Malagor Thai restaurant and bar in Ossett

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Drink

May business round-up

WharfeBank Brewery the award-winning producer of hand-crafted ales in the heart of Yorkshire

WharfeBank Brewery is an award-winning producer of hand-crafted ales in the heart of Yorkshire. It was founded in 2010 by Martin Kellaway, a former national sales director with Caledonian who decided to take advantage of a sliding scale duty relief for small breweries, which effectively halved the amount of duty paid on beer for those producing less than 3,125 brewer’s barrels a year.

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May business round-up

Wine expert Simon Kershaw suggests wines for a vintage vacation

There's no better way of getting to know a place than by tasting its home made produce alongside a good wine, says Simon Kershaw

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May business round-up

Wine expert Simon Kershaw offers suggestions for picnic wines

Our wine expert Simon Kershaw selects bottles to pop in your wicker basket

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May business round-up

Wine expert Simon Kershaw raises a glass to local producers

Our wine expert Simon Kershaw raises a glass to local producers

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May business round-up

Wine expert Simon Kershaw suggests wines for dining

Our wine expert Simon Kershaw suggests wines for dining

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Local producers

The brilliant yellow fields for rapeseed

Rapeseed oil - one of Yorkshire’s fastest growing exports

Meet the family behind what is fast becoming one of Yorkshire’s most sought after exports. Annie Stirk our food and drink consultant reports.

Read full story »

Gloucester Old Spot Pig close up

BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson on our rare breeds and the work being done to secure their future

Let me tell you a tale of the Lincolnshire Curly Coat. It’s not a trendy hair style or the latest in country fashion wear. In fact it’s something we’ll never see again.

Read full story »

Gluten-free porridge  part of the Delicious Alchemy range available in supermarkets and independent stores

Delicious Alchemy, gluten-free food from Sheffield

How the search for healthier food led to a tasty business opportunity.

Report by Jo Haywood

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Huddersfield Food & Drink Festival

Can Huddersfield Food & Drink Festival top its record 150,000 visitor tally in 2013?

The organisers of one of Yorkshire’s biggest food and drink festivals have got a lot on their plate this year. Not only is it their 13th anniversary (unlucky for some) but they’ve also set themselves the challenge of beating last year’s total of 150,000 visitors (up a staggering 50,000 on 2011).

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Jervaulx Blue

Six of the best cheeses from Yorkshire

He’s been warned but Tony Greenway can’t resist more than a chunk of cheese, and who can blame him.

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Recipes

Chocolate macaroons by the Nigel Brown Cookery Academy

Chocolate macaroons recipe

Chocolate macaroons recipe by the Nigel Brown Cookery Academy.

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Chocolate Pecan Tart by Kathryn Johnson of Raw Appetite

Chocolate pecan tart recipe

Chocolate pecan tart recipe by Kathryn Johnson of Raw Appetite.

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The Glasshouse

Flapjacks by Philippa James

It was with some amusement that I recently heard of a school where the cook was told to cut the flapjacks into ‘squares or rectangles’ after a child was injured when a triangular cut piece hit him in the face during a food fight; in my day I’d have learnt the lesson not to throw food around

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Ruth Clemens' Spiced Apple Chutney Recipe

The perfect winter recipe which you can enjoy yourself or can be given as a great homemade gift...

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The Glasshouse

Fudge Sauce Recipe

A very easy recipe to create a delicious fudge sauce for any desert...

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Food

The brilliant yellow fields for rapeseed

Rapeseed oil - one of Yorkshire’s fastest growing exports

Meet the family behind what is fast becoming one of Yorkshire’s most sought after exports. Annie Stirk our food and drink consultant reports.

Read full story »

Pics Joan Russell
Wedding of Jode Steele and Rebecca Coggley at Selby Abbey with visit by Yorkshire Tea's 'Little Urn

A mini-guide to the best afternoon teas in Yorkshire

We set Tony Greenway the enviable task of seeking out the finest tea experiences in Yorkshire and he hasn’t let us down

Read full story »

Eating out on the Yorkshire coast

The guide to Yorkshire coastal food

Jo Haywood offers you the coast on a plate

Read full story »

Neaversons grazing desserts

Yorkshire Life Luncheon - Neaversons Tea House, Huddersfield

Guests join us at one of West Yorkshire’s newest foodie favourites.

Jo Haywood reports. Photographs by Joan Russell

Read full story »

Gluten-free porridge  part of the Delicious Alchemy range available in supermarkets and independent stores

Delicious Alchemy, gluten-free food from Sheffield

How the search for healthier food led to a tasty business opportunity.

Report by Jo Haywood

Read full story »

Chef Profile

Chef Profile: Vivek Singh

Chef Profile: Vivek Singh

Read more about Vivek Singh, a regular on Saturday Kitchen, Masterchef and Market Kitchen...

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Chef Profile: Vivek Singh

Yum Pla Salmon Mamoung recipe by Sathit Chansanga, Malagor

Yum Pla Salmon Mamoung recipe by Head Chef, Sathit Chansanga, Malagor, Queens Drive, Ossett, WF5 0NH

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Chef Profile: Vivek Singh

Herb Crusted Loin of Lamb with Madeira and Thyme Sauce

Herb Crusted Loin of Lamb with Madeira and Thyme Sauce by Head Chef: Neil Loggie at The Copper Horse, Seamer, Scarborough, YO12 4RF

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Chef Profile: Vivek Singh

Vanilla Panna Cotta, Strawberry Sorbet, and Shot of Rose Champagne and Champagne Granite

Vanilla Panna Cotta, Strawberry Sorbet, and Shot of Rose Champagne and Champagne Granite by Head Chef Paul Peters, Black Swan Hotel, Market Place, Helmsley, YO62 5BJ

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Chef Profile: Vivek Singh

Darren Davis, The Parsonage Hotel & Spa - Duo of Pork with Sage Pomme Anna and Cider Cream

Meet a young chef with ambitions to make his mark at a leading hotel restaurant near York

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