Food Features
Jane Hogan - meet the new woman at the helm of Taste North East
May 4th 2012
A regional food group is helping to give producers the taste of success, as Paul Mackenzie reports
Hairy Biker Si King on boosting food tourism, his new series and losing weight
April 27th 2012
The Hairy Biker talks about boosting food tourism, his new series and losing weight
North East Life Lunch - Hotel du Vin, Newcastle
April 26th 2012
Guests at the North East Life lunch were wowed by simple but effective food, writes Paul Mackenzie Photography by Andrew Smith
The guide to making your own popcakes
April 23rd 2012
First there were cupcakes. Then came popcakes. And now in the North East there’s a book to show you how to make these bite sized treats, as Sue Campbell reports
North East foodies are preparing for the Bishop Auckland and Tynemouth Food Festivals
April 17th 2012
Lovers of fine food are gearing up for the Bishop Auckland and Tynemouth Food Festivals which will showcase the best of the North East’s produce and celebrate the region’s gastronomic heritage, writes Sue Campbell
Louise Bailey - the Nedderton mum behind Red Rascal chilli sauce
April 3rd 2012
A mum from Nedderton is making a splash with her brand of chilli sauce, writes Sarah Louise Banner
Hairy Biker Si King on filming a new series in the US
March 26th 2012
Our star columnist gives us a glimpse behind the scenes on filming the Hairy Bikers’ new series
The oyster farm in Lindisfarne that supplies the country's top kitchens
March 12th 2012
Oysters from Lindisfarne have graced the tables of some of the best restaurants in the country. Sophie Anderson reports
Big breakfast - it's the most important meal of the day. but how do you eat yours?
March 10th 2012
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But is the traditional full English a thing of the past? Sue Campbell investigates
A New Zealander in Newcastle thinks his pies are the upper crust
March 6th 2012
A Kiwi in Newcastle thinks his pies are the upper crust, as Sophie Anderson reports
North Pennine Dales food producers showcase their work at Love Food event in Middleton
February 25th 2012
Food producers from the North Pennine Dales showcased their wares at a Love Food event in Middleton in Teesdale.
Argent D’Or Launch party at Close House, Northumberland
February 17th 2012
Hairy Biker and North East Life columnist Si King helped chef Terry Laybourne cook up a storm for the opening of the new restaurant Argent D’Or at Close House in Northumberland.
Dinner for two - we're spoilt for choice for romantic meals in the North East
February 11th 2012
February is often a dark and miserable month but Valentine’s Day gives us all a chance to bring a little romance back into our lives, writes Sue Campbell
Hairy Biker Si King gets handy in the garden and recalls his early days in the kitchen
February 3rd 2012
Our star columnist gets handy in the garden and recalls his early days in the kitchen
Veg Box - local produce is a passion for Bedlington couple
January 27th 2012
The North East is blessed with great produce and a couple from Bedlington want more of us to enjoy it, as Sarah Louise Banner reports
The North East Life Artisan Food and Drink Directory
January 17th 2012
A selection of some of the finest artisan producers of food and drink in the North East, and where to buy it. Emails suggestions for The Directory to neleditor@archant.co.uk.
Serve up a Smooth Radio Starlight Supper to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
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.
Hairy Biker Si King on his New Year's food resolution - supporting local artisan producers
January 2nd 2012
Join our new columnist, Si King in making a new year’s resolution that’s good for you, your community and the planet
Don’t panic! It’s only Christmas dinner
December 15th 2011
Christmas dinner is just a glorified Sunday roast, but it can send even the best cooks into a spin, as Sue Campbell reports
Hairy Biker Si King on his perfect Christmas dinner
December 14th 2011
Newcastle’s Hairy Biker Si King explains why he won’t be tucking into turkey and all the trimmings this year
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