Mum’s the word

Afternoon tea, brunch, chocolates, gin, a hamper full of treats or lunch – how will you be treating your mum on Mothers Day?

Table Talk – December

Whether you are shopping for meals or Christmas gifts, with the uncertainty over lockdown and tier restrictions, here is a little round-up of goodies that we can still enjoy at home. Award –winning Libertine Burger, in Rugby and Leamington Spa has launched a new DIY Burger Kit which can be delivered anywhere in the UK. …

Table Talk – August

After what feels like ages it is great to be able to share Table Talk with you again! So starting in Coventry with two new openings this week. The team behind Monsoon Estates Coffee  opened a new street food takeaway and coffee shop in Spon End on Monday.  StrEATS will be open till 8pm serving …

Table Talk Friday 14 December

Brrrr now is the time to warm up with some Caribbean spices,  chance your luck at winning a tasting dinner for two and try Hereford's finest food and drink. Enjoy. Yay! My delivery of Tan Rosie spices arrived today. If you would like to give your cooking some authentic Caribbean flavours, have a look at …

Table Talk Friday 9th November

Hand-crafted chocolates, a Beatles-themed bar and new cook book from a Michelin star chef are the treats in store in this week's Table Talk. Hand-crafted in the heart of Warwickshire, Henley Chocolates is currently running a CrowdFunding campaign. 'Chocolate Can Bring Change' aims to help to spread the chocolate love in an authentic way and the team …

Table Talk – Friday 5th October

Congratulations to Paul Foster and his team at Salt who have been awarded their first Michelin star. A record number of stars were announced by the food guide this week, with 21 restaurants achieving their first star. The Stratford upon Avon restaurant is delighted on the accolade as the guide says that “the cooking of …

2017 – a year in food

I dread to think how many plates of food have been consumed this year in writing this blog, but it is with a big smile and full stomach that I review 2017 – a year in food. The best thing I ate this year is a close tie between pollock, with loveage and seaweed at …