By Joy McKay. There has been so much hype about this restaurant it had genuinely made me suspicious, but with 30% off for Veganuary it seemed worth a try. Késarum is an 100% vegan, modern Indian restaurant providing a seasonal menu with many locally sourced ingredients. Situated on what’s...
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Review: Board in the City – Come for the games, stay for lunch!
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. As the winter sets in you may be on the lookout for a cozy venue to while away the hours. Board in the City is a great concept. A table-top gaming cafe offering a welcoming environment for all. It has a huge selection of board games,...
Dome Dining and Seasonal Feasts at The Greyhound on the Test, Hampshire
Cosy up for winter at The Greyhound on the Test, a 16th century characterful retreat with seven dog-friendly en-suite rooms and three accessible cottages. Looking ahead to the festive season, guests will find crackling fires, twinkling lights, and delicious food, whether they’re enjoying a relaxed festive gathering with family...
Local produce to be showcased again at event in new year
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood. Preparations are underway for the popular Local Produce Trade Show 2024. The showcase event for delicious food and drink produced across the region will take place on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. The aim is to bring together buyers...
New waterside restaurant, The Lightship, to open in The Solent
A high-end experience restaurant, The Lightship – which will honour the nautical heritage of The Solent, is set to open on Friday 30 June. With an idyllic position at Haslar Marina on the English waters, the highly anticipated drinking and dining delight will transform Portsmouth’s historic 1940’s ex-Trinity House lightvessel to offer...
Review: Hampshire Local Produce Trade Show
by Joy McKay. The Hampshire Local Produce Trade Show is in it’s 10th year and showcases produce and food related services based in Hampshire and the surrounding areas. I went along to the Hilton Hotel at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl see what delicious new food and drinks were being produced...
Vegan budget meal plan – part 2
by Joy Richardson. Here is part two of our vegan budget meal plan (click here for part 1). Every year The Vegan Society promotes January as a time to try being vegan and many people enjoy the challenge of taking part. However whether you want to try joining in...
Veganuary budget meal plan – part 1
by Joy Richardson. Every year The Vegan Society promotes January as a time to try being vegan and many people enjoy the challenge of taking part. However whether you want to try joining in with Veganuary, or would just like to incorporate more meat free meals into your diet,...
Recipe: vegan Mexican-style lasagne
by Vie Portland. I’ve adapted this recipe so it’s not too spicy. Quantities of ingredients are to taste and availability. Ingredients: red onions mushrooms crushed garlic vegan chick*n piees passata tinned chopped tomatoes kidney beans seasoning (paprika/chilli powder/Cajun seasoning vegan tortillas vegan cheese, grated vegan sour cream or coconut...
Experience: I cut down on eating meat and ended up going vegan
by Charlotte Ndupuechi. I went from being a huge meat eater to being plant based and haven’t looked back. Like many others I was consciously trying to reduce my impact on the planet. For years I had been recycling and trying to find more local produce. I had changed...