I have a new found joy for going home to Torbay thanks to my ability to dip and dive into its ever growing food scene. I admit it, the culinary gems I’m about to present to you may not be in the centre of my home town Torquay, more commonly known for being the home … Continue reading »
Getting to The Anchorstone Cafe in Dittisham is for some, a logistical nightmare, and for others (including me!) an amazingly fun adventure. After following a windy and beautifully scenic country road from the Torbay town Paignton, visitors come to a dead end and are faced with crossing the sparkling River Dart. A bunting laden passenger … Continue reading »
I’ve been going to Hanbury’s for Fish & Chip Friday dinners for as long as I can remember. There was nothing more exciting than finishing the week at school and heading to Babbacombe to queue outside the chippy with my mum, soaking up the smells and getting more and more excited with every step closer … Continue reading »
The UK’s Indian Summer has taken people by sunny storm this week. I dug out my Summer clothes that I had already relegated to under the bed, slapped on the suncream, and spent every available and appropriate moment with an iced cider in my hand. This weather really called out for my seaside home, so I travelled back … Continue reading »
Visiting Riverford Farm Field Kitchen in Buckfastleigh, Devon, is totally unforgettably fabulous. I was lucky enough to go for the third time last week and went away as impressed and content as the first. Their daily changing menu of picked outside on the farm grub, will leave you inspired to cook freshly, simply and seasonally. … Continue reading »
It’s the day after the Royal Wedding and some people (myself included) are going to be in need of a big, juicy fry-up. If you are lucky enough to be waving your flag over the long weekend in Devon, you need to make a detour to the beautiful Dartmouth and the fun and vibrant Cafe … Continue reading »
I love going home to Devon. Forget that I come from Torquay, ‘The English Riviera’ (thank you Peter Kay) as frankly it’s not very pretty, it’s the surrounding area that is stunning, with sweeping hills and craggy coastline perfect for weekend exploring. But finding somewhere fab to eat in Torbay is still a bit of … Continue reading »
