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Christmas lunch made easy

Tips and recipes from Hampshire chefs, cookery writers and food producers for a tastier, and hopefully more relaxed, Christmas lunch

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Loving local at The Hampshire at Crondall

Chef at The Hampshire at Crondall Mark Lovegrove reveals why he loves
ice cream makers and what he thinks is going to be the next food trend

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Oh, what a night

On the corner of Twyford’s High Street is a quaint café in the basement of the post office which, three nights a week, turns into a buzzing restaurant – Claire Pitcher spent the evening

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Let's party

Your essential guide to the best places to eat, drink and be merry over the festive season

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The Old House, Wickham

At a time when fine dining in Hampshire seems, increasingly, to be the preserve of country pubs, it’s great to find a market town hotel bucking the trend. Emma Caulton lunched at The Old House, Wickham

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New Forest Apple Cake

Dorset and Somerset have their own Apple Cake so why shouldn’t we? This very moist cake is also excellent served warm with a dollop of cream, crème fraîche or custard as a dessert.

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Dishes to delight

Claire Pitcher samples the menu at Barnard’s Restaurant and Wine Bar in Denmead

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Audleys Wood

Escape the city and visit a country house hotel with plenty of space. Emma Caulton revisits Audleys Wood, near Basingstoke

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Latin lovelies from Las Iguanas

Las Iguanas restaurant in Portsmouth shares two classic Latin American recipes

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The Tiffin Club

Susie Carter visits an Indian restaurant that uses the best Hampshire produce
in its recipes

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40 places to eat alfresco

Why does food always taste better when eaten outside?

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Ciao Baby Cucina

Claire Pitcher visits Ciao Baby Cucina in Basingstoke to sample what the Italians do best: food

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The Fish Inn

Susie Carter dines down by the riverside at The Fish Inn in Ringwood

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Fillet steak with chicory tart and chillied kale

Treat your loved one with Susie Carter’s sumptuous menu for two

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Flavour of the Forest

Find out about New Park Manor’s head chef Mark Speller – taught by his dad to cook, inspired by Marco Pierre White, and influenced by all the best of the Forest...

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Late summer feast

Seasonal flavours from Susie Carter of Hampshire Fare and Simon Evans chooses the wine. Photography by Peter Dawes...

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A few of my favourite things

Peter Williams, Terrace Restaurant, Solent Hotel...

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Hampshire's food and drink heroes

Emma Caulton meets three more of this year’s
Hampshire Life Food and Drink Award winners

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Coastal charms

Chef at the Water’s Edge Restaurant Martin Bennett reveals why he enjoys being in charge of the kitchen

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Hampshire’s food & drink heroes: Part II

In the second part of our series on this year’s Hampshire Life Food and Drink Awards winners, Emma Caulton visits three more businesses to find out what’s in store for them next

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Hampshire Court Hotel

Last month QHotels were named AA Hotel Group of the Year; Emma Caulton had dinner with Hampshire Court’s general manager Keith Turnbull to find out what makes this young hotel group award-winners

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Lord of the manor

Chef Chris Wheeldon explains why he loves being in charge of the kitchen at Careys Manor

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Getting fresh at Norton Park Hotel

Simon Lakey, Executive Head Chef at Norton Park Hotel, explains the importance of buying local, seasonal produce for his menu

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Dishes to delight

Claire Pitcher samples the menu at Barnard’s Restaurant and Wine Bar in Denmead

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The New Forest Fleur De Lys

David Nash visited the Fleur De Lys in the New Forest and found it wasn’t just the setting which was beautiful - the food was too

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Lysses House Hotel

Susie Carter visits a Fareham of old to enjoy a feast of local flavour

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Rhubarb cake recipe

Anne Edwards from the Kitchen Café at Mottisfont Abbey shares her ‘cake of the month’ – Rhubarb

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Oakley Hall

If fine dining in opulent surroundings sounds like your perfect dining experience, Oakley Hall’s new Winchester Room restaurant should be to your liking, writes Liz Hayward

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The White Star Tavern

Claire Pitcher spends a memorable evening at The White Star Tavern in Southampton’s historic maritime district

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The Solent Hotel

With log fires greeting you and a smile on everyone’s face as they serve you, the Solent Hotel offers the warmest welcome. Emma Caulton relaxed over dinner on a crisp autumn evening...

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The Glasshouse

At the Glasshouse Restaurant in Lyndhurst, they’re playing games with your tastebuds and putting the fun back into food. Emma Caulton visited...

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A bit of a do!

Chef Philip Hall prepares banquets and feasts for events at The Elvetham – he gives a glimpse into the daily life of this fabulous venue...

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Christmas lunch made easy

Tips and recipes from Hampshire chefs, cookery writers and food producers for a tastier, and hopefully more relaxed, Christmas lunch
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At mile end

Margaret G Powling experiences the Age of Elegance in a Georgian town house in Portsmouth
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Little black numbers

Seriously sexy evening wear for the party season
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Absolutely prefab

A rare opportunity to buy a Huf Haus is being offered at Chilworth. Jill Belcher talks to a designer couple who find Huf living ideal for their family
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