Pheasants – a cooking dilemma solved

by Rowenna Williams
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In an earlier post I mentioned that we had been given a brace of pheasants by a friend and were a bit boggled by what to do with them. Thank you to everyone for your suggestions.
We weren’t feeling particularly confident about preparing the birds and it’s at times like these that the internet is invaluable. [...]

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Enterprising, inspiring women…and recipes for pheasant

by Rowenna Williams
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I have just returned from the Mid-West Rural Enterprising Women 2010 conference at the Worcester Racecourse. Am now feeling very inspired.
I was lucky enough to hear presentations from our lovely blogger Miranda Ballard from Muddy Boots Foods and the fantastic Heather Gorringe (pictured) from Wiggly Wigglers (whose podcasts are brilliant, you should really download them).
The event [...]

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Stir up Sunday

by Rowenna Williams
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This year Stir up Sunday – the traditional day on which to make your Christmas pudding - falls on Sunday 28 November 2010. [Edit - actually 21 November 2010!]

Making your pudding on this day means that it will have time to mature properly. Christmas pudding really does benefit from maturing; making ahead allows the flavour of the [...]

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Ultimate Roast Potatoes

by Rowenna Williams
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Charlie Beldam from Cotswold Gold Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil shares his recipe for the ultimate roast potatoes – perfect with your Sunday Roast.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1hr 20 mins – 1hr 40 mins
Serves: You decide! Add as many potatoes as you need
Ingredients:
Potatoes (Maris Piper variety generally make the best!)
5/6 tablespoons of Cotswold Gold Rapeseed [...]

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Seasonal Recipes

by Rowenna Williams
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It’s really starting to feel like Autumn. The leaves are turning coppery, morning’s are crisp and we’re craving warming, comforting dishes. We would love our readers to share their favourite seasonal recipes with us and we’ll feature the best on the website. Let us know what your ultimate autumn meal is by emailing us hello@heartfood.co.uk. [...]

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Ludlow Food Fest 2010

by Rowenna Williams
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The Ludlow Food Festival (10-12 September 2010) provided us with our weekend foodie fix. Situated inside the majestic Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, this event has been a feature in the food-lovers diary since 1995. 
After the brisk up-hill walk from the cricket ground car park to the castle our first action was to purchase and devour scrumptious pork baps with half-a-pint of ale from the Wye Valley Brewery. Lunch sorted we [...]

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His & Hers Review: Fusion Brasserie, Stoulton, Worcester

by Rowenna Williams
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Hers: Last week James and I finally got the chance to celebrate our first wedding anniversary (four days late) and decided to have dinner at Fusion Brasserie in Stoulton, Worcester – an award-winning restaurant run by Chef Felice Tocchini and his wife Fiorinda.
Although the weather was miserable, the welcome at Fusion was warm. We were [...]

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Not so ‘Desperate Housewife’ brings an extra touch of glamour to Worcester Food Festival

by Rowenna Williams
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The lovely Lizzie Harkness (left) from ‘The Last Little Bakery’ joined us for our Worcester Food and Drink Festival earlier this month. With the recession still hanging over us, this young entrepreneur has turned a traditional housewife’s task into a glamorous hobby.
Lizzie Harkness, 23, has turned her hand to pie-making.  A delicious home-comfort often replaced [...]

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Heart Food Worcester Food and Drink Festival

by Rowenna Williams
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Our first Worcester food and drink festival took place at the Worcester Racecourse Grandstand on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 August 2010.
On Saturday, the weather was not on our side. Producers and visitors had to fight with torrential rain and chilly winds (see photo). Thankfully on Sunday the clouds cleared, the sun came out and we [...]

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Showcase your produce at Worcestershire Business Expo

by Rowenna Williams

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce will be giving local producers an opportunity to showcase their business in their ‘Food and Drink Market Place’ at the Worcestershire Business Expo on Thursday 9th September 2010.
The event, held at the University of Worcester, will run from 8.30am – 3.30pm. To book your place please contact Jon [...]

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