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Easter Sunday Lunch, Weary Ploughman, Brixham, South Devon

Rating: 3

March 31st 2012

Brixham is a great place to celebrate Easter Sunday. Coastal footpath walks, a picturesque harbour and Agatha Christie's holiday home at Greenway to explore. Book now for Easter Sun lunch at the Weary Ploughman at Churston nr Brixham.

A Day in the Life of a French Baker

Rating: 2

March 22nd 2012

It’s a 2am start for Liz Miller when she heads to Salcombe to spend a day with baker Jerome Perez-Garcia. Photos: Sarah McAdam

A Day in the Life of a French Baker

Rating: 3

March 22nd 2012

It’s a 2am start for Liz Miller when she heads to Salcombe to spend a day with baker Jerome Perez-Garcia. Photos: Sarah McAdam

Brixham Clambuster Cruise on the Fairmile - 13th July 2012, English Riviera

Rating: 3

March 9th 2012

An exciting Clambuster Cruise will be held aboard the historic Fairmile on Friday 13th July 2012 to raise funds for Fishstock, Brixhams legendary seafood and music festival.

Mothers' Day Lunch in Brixham - 18th March

Rating: 3

March 3rd 2012

Why not treat Mum with a trip to Brixham's picturesque harbour, a walk along the beautiful coast path and Broadsands Beach followed by a special Mothers' Day Lunch at The Weary Ploughman in Churston?

Afternoon Tea

Rating: 3

January 27th 2012

The elegant feast that bridges the chasm between lunch and dinner is fashionable once again, but only when delivered with aplomb, writes Christopher Archambault

Serve up a Smooth Radio Starlight Supper to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Rating: 3

Web Exclusive

January 12th 2012

Get together with friends and family on Saturday March 10th for the Smooth Radio Starlight Supper to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Valentine's Day, South Devon - Romance on the Riviera

Rating: 2

January 10th 2012

On Valentine's Day, why not escape to the English Riviera, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay and shrug off the Winter Blues? Here’s the English Riviera Tourism Company’s roundup of some of the best Valentine’s Day Celebrations on offer:

The man behind the meat – An interview with Gerald David

Rating: 3

December 12th 2011

Somerset Life meets Master Butcher, Gerald David, who started his renowned chain of shops across the region, over 40 years ago.

Roasting Tips for the perfect Sunday Lunch or Christmas Dinner

Rating: 2

December 2nd 2011

It is now officially ‘roast season’. And, although chicken, lamb or pork will do, there’s nothing quite like a traditional, juicy piece of roast beef for Sunday lunch.

Toad in The Hole Recipe

Rating: 2

December 2nd 2011

Toad in the Hole made with Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard flavoured batter, served with delicious French Onion Gravy.

Top tips on how to avoid a Christmas dinner disaster

Rating: 3

November 30th 2011

Let’s face it, Christmas dinner disasters are far from rare in most households. A poll just released shows a quarter of us have first-hand experience of something going badly wrong on the 25th December...

Drinks Reception - Devon Life Food & Drink Awards

Rating: 3

November 23rd 2011

View the images here for the drinks reception for the Devon Life Food & Drink Awards.

Casino Royale New Year’s Eve Party at the Weary Ploughman, Churston, Brixham, Torbay

Rating: 2

November 18th 2011

Allow your inner 007 to sparkle on New Year’s Eve with a stylish and fun-filled black tie event at Churston’s hugely popular Weary Ploughman Inn just 2 miles from Agatha Christie’s Riverside residence, near Brixham in Torbay, South Devon

North Devon’s Saunton Sands Hotel is offering a touch of indulgent winter time

Rating: 2

November 10th 2011

North Devon’s Saunton Sands Hotel is offering a touch of indulgent winter time nostalgia for pudding fans thanks to a menu inspired by some of Britain’s greatest desserts.

North Devon’s Saunton Sands Hotel is offering a touch of indulgent winter time

Rating: 3

November 10th 2011

North Devon’s Saunton Sands Hotel is offering a touch of indulgent winter time nostalgia for pudding fans thanks to a menu inspired by some of Britain’s greatest desserts.

Bangers bring home Gold for South West butcher, Lloyd Maunder Butchers

Rating: 3

October 26th 2011

Lloyd Maunder’s shops are located in: Ilfracombe; Tiverton; Exeter; Exmouth; Dawlish; Teignmouth; Paignton; Torquay; Bovey Tracey; Brixham; Kingsbridge; Plymouth; Halberton, Camborne (Cornwall)

LEADING SOUTH WEST FOOD AND DRINK CELEBRATION LAUNCHED

Rating: 3

October 4th 2011

The good and the great of the South West’s food and drink scene gathered yesterday at Exeter’s new boutique Southernhay House Hotel to mark the launch of the 10th Celebration of Food Festival.

Purple Pig Food Fair, Saturday 8 October

Rating: 2

September 14th 2011

Fun, fresh, friendly and informal, Purple Pig Food Fair comes to the Matford Centre, Exeter on Saturday 8 October, 10am - 6pm.

Abbfest Food and Beer Festival Fri 23 – Sun 25 Sept

Rating: 3

September 13th 2011

Abbfest has become a tradition for many, marking the end of the summer with a weekend celebration of all that’s great about Devon.