Author: Heather Brown

  • Cheese and Bacon Pastry Twists Recipe

    Cheese and Bacon Pastry Twists Recipe

    Cheese and Bacon Pastry Twists Recipe These used to be one of my most requested bakes. I made so many of these that I trialled them with all sorts of cuts of bacon and pastry types. This recipe is made using what is in my opinion, the best… homemade rough puff pastry, thick cut streaky […]

  • Foodie News in Dorset this June

    Foodie News in Dorset this June By Andrew Diprose, Editor, Dorset Biz News Another busy month for Dorset’s food and drink sector. Here’s a bite-sized selection of our latest stories on Dorset Biz News.  Just click on the links to read more… How Liam Childs’ Dorset-based business, Locals Own – South West Drinks, sources locally […]

  • Find your local Fishmongers in Dorset

    Find your local Fishmongers in Dorset

    Have you had trouble when trying to find your local Fishmongers in Dorset? It wasn’t that long ago that finding somewhere to buy fresh fish outside of a supermarket was difficult, especially in East Dorset. Since the pandemic forced the first lockdown in March 2020, our local fishing industry suddenly had no restaurants to supply […]

  • Review of Terroir Tapas in Southbourne.

    Review of Terroir Tapas in Southbourne.

    Review of Terroir Tapas in Southbourne Its wonderful to live so close to the thriving Southbourne high street, full of delicious local restaurants and bars but its been a while since we have had the time (and the forethought) to secure a table at Terroir Tapas.  Since our last visit, they have moved to a […]

  • The Best Toad in the Hole Recipe (in our opinion)

    The Best Toad in the Hole Recipe (in our opinion)

    The Best Toad in the Hole Recipe This has been a firm family favourite for many years and is a simple recipe that can feed just 2 or 4 people, or be easily made to feed groups of 10 or more.  Toad in the Hole is one of the classic British family meals and is […]

  • Easy Biscotti Recipe

    Easy Biscotti Recipe

    Easy Biscotti Recipe For those days when you want something sweet with your coffee, but you don’t quite want a big slice of cake, these little biscotti are the perfect treat.  Traditionally Biscotti are a little Italian biscuit baked twice to make them wonderfully crisp. They work really well dipped into your coffee or hot […]

  • Easter Recipes

    Easter Recipes

    Easter Recipes Over the years we have put together some delicious Easter recipes that are simple to make and are a great way to adorn your Easter table.  Just select your favourite from our list below.  Rolled Lamb Shoulder Roast Hot Cross Buns Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding Simnel Cake Creme Egg Brownies […]

  • Recipe for Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding

    Recipe for Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding

    Recipe for Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding This recipe for hot cross bun bread and butter pudding is a decadent way to use up your leftover hot cross buns and is a delicious desert to serve at the end of your Easter Sunday lunch. Simple to make because the hot cross buns themselves […]

  • Creme Egg Brownies

    Creme Egg Brownies

    Creme Egg Brownies This recipe for Creme Egg Brownies is my take on a standard brownie recipe with the added bonus of some Creme Eggs baked into the top. With 3 different kinds of sugar in the brownie (plus the creme egg on top!), this definitely isn’t a cake for those on a diet, but […]

  • Great places to eat in West Dorset

    Great places to eat in West Dorset

    We often get asked for recommendations for great places to eat by people who are visiting for a weekend break or longer holiday. We have gathered together some of our favourite places to eat in locations across Dorset. You can view the others in our series here… Great Places to Eat in East Dorset Great […]