From us to you this Christmas: The ultimate Cornish gift guide. Katie Childs is based at her Cliffside Gallery in Port Isaac. As well as beautiful original paintings and...
We’ve asked some of Cornwall’s leading wine experts to share their knowledge with us, and to recommend a bottle of wine to complement your Christmas meal. Between them, they’ve covered...
With party season fast approaching, we’ve picked some fabulous Cornish cocktails to help get you in the spirit. SPANISH SNAPPER AT RUBY’S BAR, PADSTOW Ruby’s Bar is one...
The Padstow Christmas Festival barely needs an introduction. Now in its ninth year, it will take place from 1 to 4 December 2016 and is an unmissable event for food lovers. This...
As I write this, November is just around the corner and Christmas will be here before we know it. Lots of restaurants and hotels have launched festive menus, but I’m...
This magical three-day festival of literature, music and workshops takes place in St Endellion in North Cornwall from 21 to 23 October 2016. From prize winning novelist Rachel Joyce...
Welcome to the October Foodie Diary, another epic edition packed full of autumnal flavours, harvest celebrations, and rather a lot of wine tastings. Happy reading and happy eating! AA...
Here’s our round up of ideas to keep you and your offspring entertained this October half term. Hopefully we’ve found something to suit everyone, from carving a pumpkin to...
Photographer Jacob Little shares words and pictures from a trip on board The Scillonian III. 7’o clock in the morning. The Scillonian III glows amidst overcast calm as preparations for...
The picturesque harbour town of Fowey lies at the mouth of the River Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall, and the settlement can be traced back for over...
After an extended summer break the Foodie Diary is back! Welcome to our latest round up of what’s hot (or nicely chilled) on Cornwall’s food scene this month. THE CAREW...
Imagine spending a day in Cornwall, where you could go anywhere, do anything. Relaxing or invigorating; sedate or sporty; creative or adventurous; and eat anything you like. We caught up with...
Welcome to our latest round up of what’s happening on Cornwall’s food and drink scene. Happy reading and happy eating! WINE TASTING AT CARLYON Clio’s Van du Vin will...
It’s time for another round up of what’s happening on the Cornish food scene. This month sees some fabulously fresh produce making its way to our menus; look out for...
The Picture Room is an exhibition of prints at paintings at The Old Coastguard in Mousehole. The exhibition opens with a preview evening on 29 April, and is then open...
Imagine spending a day in Cornwall, doing anything you like, wherever you like. Relaxed or active; with friends, family or alone; creative or adventurous; and eat anything you like. We caught up with Sophie...
Once you’ve overdosed on chocolate this Easter, check out our selection of fantastic menus, foodie events and restaurant openings as Cornwall reawakens this April. SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE FISH...
On 16 March Andy Appleton opened his new restaurant Appleton’s at the Vineyard at Trevibban Mill, near Padstow. Following over a decade at Fifteen, Andy has brought with him...
Elliot and Becca Thompson took over The Star and Garter in Falmouth in summer 2015, and I’ve been watching its reputation and popularity rise, recently winning the award for Best...
Photographer Jacob Little shares words and pictures from a weekend at Chapel House in Penzance. There is something reassuringly optimistic and positive about old, largely forgotten arts clubs turning...
We hope you enjoy our pick of activities to get you out and about in Cornwall during March and April. PASTIES AND PUPPIES AT THE EDEN PROJECT Saturday...
This month sees Mothering Sunday, a long Easter weekend, and the start of the school holidays. Vibrant green spring produce is beginning to appear on plates across the county,...
There’s a buzz about Bude. Since winning the accolade of “Best UK Coastal Resort” in the 2015 British Travel Awards last year, the small coastal town seems to be booming. Located on the...
The days are very gradually getting longer and half term will soon be upon us, so we’ve compiled a round-up of events taking place in Cornwall over the next few weeks...
Imagine spending a day in Cornwall, where you could go anywhere, do anything. Relaxing or invigorating; sedate or sporty; artistic or hedonistic; and eat anything you like. We caught up...
It’s much easier to walk down 133 steps at the beginning of an evening, than walk up 133 steps after a huge dinner, especially on a cold, wet January...
I arrive a little late for my archery lesson at The Olde House with the cottage guests on a sunny October morning. There are a few more stragglers even...
For my birthday last year I was treated to dinner at Mitch Tonks’ The Seahorse in Dartmouth. The restaurant is small, intimate and very grown up. We loved it. The freshest fish and...
There’s no avoiding Valentine’s Day this month, but we’ve also got plenty of non-lovey-dovey events and winter menus for you to enjoy. Don’t forget Shrove Tuesday on 9 February....
Last year Simon and Victoria Radcliffe took over The Thomas Daniell in Truro (they also run The Old Grammar School) and it’s now a comfortable and inviting pub, one I’d love...
The Old Quay House Hotel in Fowey has recently changed ownership and undergone a refurb; we were invited to test out the new look restaurant and rooms. When the wall...
January and February are notoriously grey months so we’ve found some creative and invigorating activities to inspire you to get out and about. What are you waiting for? ...
A cold January day is the best kind of day for eating comfort food, and last Sunday was no exception. We’d been invited to sample the Sunday roasts at...
Here’s our pick of Cornwall’s best foodie events and winter menus this month. We recommend you tuck into some of the delicious, seasonal food on offer, with hearty dishes and proper puddings,...
So here it is, the last Foodie Diary of 2015, and what a fabulous year of food we’ve enjoyed in Cornwall. This month sees a host of special events, festive menus,...
