My Producer of the Month is Norfolk Gin, who celebrated their 10th anniversary in June.
The Norfolk Foodie
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Continue ReadingThe Delicate Diner and family viisted Momiji Japanese Restaurant in Harleston for their sushi night. It was a delicious experience!
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Continue ReadingMy Producer of the Month is Burn Valley Vineyard in North Creake, run by sisters Laura and Samantha Robinson.
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Continue ReadingI returned to The Swan Loddon to enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast in one of their new rooms. As ever, this historic venue did not disappoint!
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Continue ReadingEastgate Larder is owned by Jane Steward, and her medlar orchard was awarded National Collection Status by Plant Heritage in 2020.
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Continue ReadingThe Delicate Diner’s Producer of the Month for June is Old Hall Farm, who offer everything from dairy to wine and all that is in between!
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Continue ReadingThe Delicate Diner’s Producer of the Month for June is Norfolk Gin – a wonderful herbaceous bathtub gin perfect for summer days.
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Continue ReadingI keep seeing posh nosh menus from Goodies on social media and they are tempting. With the Six Nations matches on over the weekend, I decided that it was time to review this takeaway/dine at home treat, leaving me time to enjoy the rugby. And what a treat it was! I have been visiting Goodies, found off the A140 just through Long Stratton and towards the Pulhams, since it was a strawberry stall. I actually hate to think just how long ago that was. Certainly decades rather than years. Goodies was founded by Stuart Gooderham, the son of a farmer.…
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Continue ReadingCharlie Hodson is one of Norfolk’s biggest characters and over the past years, he has worn many hats within the region’s culinary and charitable channels with great aplomb. Now he is set to take on his greatest challenge as he realises a long-held dream – that of opening his own cheese room and deli. However, as Charlie was busy signing the contract just a matter of weeks ago, he discovered that he has bowel cancer. Characteristically unstoppable, and with a smile on his face, Charlie is determined that not only will nothing stop his dream from happening, but that he…
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Continue ReadingPassionate, honest, down to earth – and a Norfolk boy through and through – are all ways to describe one of the county’s most endearing chefs, Richard Bainbridge. Famed for his days behind the stove at Morston Hall, as well as winning our hearts on Great British Menu, Richard achieved his ultimate goal as he opened the doors to his own restaurant, Benedicts, five years ago. I spoke with Richard about his culinary life, the power of following your dreams, and how he and his wife, Katja, have pressed the reset button in the wake of the pandemic. “I kid…