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Serve up a Smooth Radio Starlight Supper to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Rating: 3

Web Exclusive

January 12th 2012

Get together with friends and family on Saturday March 10th for the Smooth Radio Starlight Supper to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Winners announced - Dorset Food & Drink Awards

Rating: 2

January 4th 2012

Dorset magazine is proud and delighted to announce the winners

The man behind the meat – An interview with Gerald David

Rating: 3

December 12th 2011

Somerset Life meets Master Butcher, Gerald David, who started his renowned chain of shops across the region, over 40 years ago.

Welcome to Dorset Food & Drink Awards 2011

Rating: 3

December 8th 2011

Due to popular demand, we are re-launching the Dorset Food & Drink Awards 2011, in association Quantum Hotel Group and The Norfolk Royale

Roasting Tips for the perfect Sunday Lunch or Christmas Dinner

Rating: 2

December 2nd 2011

It is now officially ‘roast season’. And, although chicken, lamb or pork will do, there’s nothing quite like a traditional, juicy piece of roast beef for Sunday lunch.

Toad in The Hole Recipe

Rating: 2

December 2nd 2011

Toad in the Hole made with Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard flavoured batter, served with delicious French Onion Gravy.

Top tips on how to avoid a Christmas dinner disaster

Rating: 3

November 30th 2011

Let’s face it, Christmas dinner disasters are far from rare in most households. A poll just released shows a quarter of us have first-hand experience of something going badly wrong on the 25th December...

Chocolate! The nation’s best-loved ice cream flavour

Rating: 2

Web Exclusive

August 11th 2011

Research from Gaggia, the premium ice cream machine maker reveals that chocolate is the nation’s favourite ice cream flavour...

What a Scoop!

Rating: 3

July 20th 2011

Christine McFadden meets the creative couple behind the award-winning Purbeck Ice Cream Company Photos: Manuela Boeckle

Blessed are the Cheesemakers, Dorset

Rating: 3

June 17th 2011

Christine McFadden visits the Purbeck coast to meet the woman behind the award-winning Windswept Cow Cheese Company. Photos: Manuela Boeckle

Dorset magazine Readers' Day

Rating: 3

May 4th 2011

Join Dorset magazine’s food writer Christine McFadden for our exclusive Readers’ Day at idyllic Littlebredy in the Bride Valley

Dorset Seafood Festival

Rating: 2

April 26th 2011

If you have a passion for fruits de mer then beat a path to Weymouth’s harbourside this July

ENJOY ENTERTAINING THE EASY WAY WITH JO PRATT & GAGGIA

Rating: 2

April 15th 2011

To celebrate the launch of the Unica, the new Gaggia automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine, we’ve joined up with presenter and celebrity chef, Jo Pratt to share with you our top dinner party tips...

There’s a real buzz about local sourcing at The Eastbury

Rating: 2

April 13th 2011

Brett Sutton, Head Chef at The Eastbury Hotel has introduced two bee hives in the far corner of the Hotel’s walled garden which is brimming with nectar-rich plants and shrubs – just to make the honey served at breakfast even more local.

Exploring the cupcake...

Rating: 2

March 17th 2011

Elaine Price (very happily) explores the cupcake...

Trencherman’s Guide Launch attracts South West’s Foodie Elite

Rating: 2

March 15th 2011

Hot on the heels of the Oscars, a touch of Hollywood graced Padstow yesterday as the South West’s foodie elite gathered for the official unveiling of the Trencherman’s Guide 2011/2012.

Red Meat and Your Health - Watch the Video

Rating: 2

March 4th 2011

New review reveals health benefits of red meat and challenges myths...

The Fabulous Butcher Boys

Rating: 3

February 23rd 2011

Christine McFadden meets the brains and brawn behind the Dorset Charcuterie Company. Photography by Scott Morrison

The Michelin guide Great Britain & Ireland 2011 celebrates its 100th anniversary

Rating: 3

January 26th 2011

The first Michelin guide to the British Isles was published in 1911, with the aim of helping intrepid motorists on their travels. Now, 100 years on, the 2011 guide continues to respond to the needs of its readers..

Pearls, Princesses and Royals

Rating: 3

January 25th 2011

Romance is in the air and oysters are on the menu as Christine McFadden discovers Dorset’s most sensual seafood. Photography by Scott Morrison