March & April Food Bites
Great brownie bake off Fans of the Bake Off can try their hand at competitive baking in the Great Bridgnorth Brownie Bake Off organised by
Great brownie bake off Fans of the Bake Off can try their hand at competitive baking in the Great Bridgnorth Brownie Bake Off organised by

Set back from the Stourbridge road in its own little dell, with a Narnia-style lamp post and a pretty courtyard bordered by a picket fence,

Whether she’s whizzing up veggies for a juice or heading to yoga for a morning stretch, award-winning food blogger Ella Woodward glows with good health.

Edward Andrews welcomes the year’s first butterfly – the Brimstone or Queen of Spring – which finds shelter in the evergreen foliage of winter ivy.

Sarah Probert looks at the damage sticks can cause to our four-legged friends. On colder days or when time is short, it’s often tempting to

Spring is all about planning and preparing for the gardening year ahead… Be cautious The early winter was relatively mild, but beware of sharp frosts

Ever since Mrs Tiggywinkle bustled around with a basket of washing, hedgehogs have had a special place in the hearts of the nation. Our wildlife

Whether or not you ‘do’ New Year’s resolutions, now is the perfect time to pledge commitment for a new dental hygiene regime for your canine

A great year starts here… Banish those winter blues To add a pop of colour to dingy winter days, why not plant a cluster of

Ironbridge enjoys its fair share of dining options, but the White Hart is delivering something a little different. The pub, with its pretty courtyard overlooking

Brimming with love, these recipes warm the soul and bring a little romance to the table. Great British Menu chef Jason Hodnett favours these hearty

Our resident wildlife contributor Ed Andrews takes comfort from some ancient and sacred places in Shropshire, starting at the standing stones of Mitchell’s Fold, on

Vet Sarah Probert explains how having a new pup for Christmas will give her family plenty to think about. As I write this, having just

Enter Much Wenlock from the Shrewsbury Road and you’re certain to notice the stately Fox, a one-time coaching inn that’s been a local landmark for

River Cottage chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall reveals how an unexpected diagnosis changed his outlook on food. A lover of home-grown veg, who has always eaten salads
Budding chef is apprentice of the year An aspiring chef from Much Wenlock’s Raven Hotel has scooped the title of Apprentice of the Year from

Perched above the Severn with a commanding view over the flood plains towards Bridgnorth is The Swan. Here, chef Justin Welch and front of house

In 2012 Eleanor Ozich was a full-time mum who indulged her passion for food by posting recipes on Facebook. Two years on, she’s written her

Most people will never see a real-life eel. They are a creature that tends to dwell in our subconscious, shrouded in mystery and fable. Ed

It’s a serious problem, but careful management of osteoarthritis should ensure your dog lives a full and happy life, as Frithjof Praetsch of Severn Edge

The Punchbowl has long been one of the region’s best-known carveries but with the launch of its AGA range – unique in every sense of

Not many people would turn down a meal from one of the country’s top chefs – especially one with a fiery reputation. But it seems

What’s What! nature expert Ed Andrews takes a look at the habitat of one of our local rivers, the Worfe, and learns about these fascinating

Riley’s story is a cautionary tale about how pet insurance helped save the day – and the wallet – for the owner of this lively

Beat the high score with pretty pastels as summer comes closer and closer.

Action stations! We’ve seen some good spring sunshine, but do still watch out for the odd late frost in the first part of May that

A legendary Ironbridge dining venue is better than ever, as Kerri Tyler discovered on a recent visit. Set on a hillside overlooking Ironbridge Gorge, the

Who says you can’t please all of the people all of the time? Annabel Karmel shares the secrets of fuss-free family mealtimes. Catering for a

Edward Andrews enjoys one of nature’s most captivating sights – a swirling, dancing flock of starlings – and reveals more about these unique birds. It

More and more of us are keeping chickens in the garden. Chris Woodroff looks into the pros and cons of poultry. Before getting the birds,