Gastro reboots: 10 of the best renovated English foodie inns
From a 16th-century former pub on the Isle of Wight to a boutique hotel in the Lake District, these refurbished inns and coaching houses offer a mouth-watering stay in all seasons. The Owl, Hawnby, North Yorkshire Seven months after it reopened under the new ownership...Eating at a slow pace: A new record at the world’s biggest snail-eating festival
Every spring, more than 200,000 visitors descend upon the Spanish city of Lleida for L’Aplec del Caragol – a cheerful celebration of the region’s most beloved food: snails. You smell it long before you see it. Columns of smoke rise from the barbecues...Salt & vinegar? The top 20 fish and chip shops in the UK
Fish and chips fans are spoiled for choice in the UK, as we have a whopping 10,500 ‘chippies’ scattered across the country. Here are 20 of the best! MarlboroLocal mackerel in a bap or tempura is the draw at this third-generation family restaurant, perhaps with a pea...Go wild in the kitchen! Uses and recipes for Wild Garlic
Wild garlic, also known as Ramsons, is a popular springtime ingredient in the UK. It can be found in woodlands, meadows and hedgerows from March to May. In this feature, we will explore some facts about wild garlic, and its uses, and we share a delicious recipe for...Eat beans and live longer: One reason why many Ikarians live to be 100
In The Ikaria Way, Greek American chef Diane Kochilas offers a roadmap for people who want to incorporate aspects of the Mediterranean island’s “Blue Zone” diet into their lives. As one of the world’s five designated “Blue Zones”,...Ourplace News
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Gastro reboots: 10 of the best renovated English foodie inns