Food and Drink

Little Dunmow restaurant loses Essex's only Michelin star

The derelict pub was converted in 2015 by Midsummer House chef Daniel Clifford and rebranded as Tim Allen’s Flitch of Bacon in 2018.

Brohmon brings a taste of Bengal to Bishop's Stortford

Stansted restaurateur Karim Ullah: "We're delighted to finally have a place where we can serve our food to everyone in Bishop's Stortford."

So many ways to enjoy the humble and versatile vegetable that's 24-carrot gold

Top chef Alistair Dibbs, from Little Hallingbury, shares his recipe for a delicious carrot tarte tatin

Twisted Cellar's director of hydration picks his Christmas corkers

Iain Alcott recommends his festive fizz for the big day as well as drinks to complement the turkey and Christmas pudding.

The festive feast to take away that will add sparkle to any dinner table

Alistair Dibbs has teamed up with some good friends to create a fantastic selection of indulgent festive dishes available for collection or delivery

Push the boat out with a lobster for the ultimate luxury this Christmas

Top chef Alistair Dibbs, of Hallingbury Events, shares his recipe for poached lobster with lightly-pickled cucumber, beetroot, orange and wasabi.

Plant to Plate: It's no yolk, you're going to have egg on your dish

Chef Alistair Dibbs has something a little different this week as he serves up a dish that could be a real showstopper on a special occasion

Choc 'n' roll: Covid prompts music man Tom to pursue passion as chocolatier

Sound engineer and DJ Tom Rountree sugar-coats loss of work in pandemic by launching his own hand-made chocolates, Tom’s Bonbons.

Sweet 17! Chocolate factory latest addition to Stortford's Eat 17 store

Open chocolate factory created by 28-year-old Los Angeles-born former Choccywoccydoodah employee Jade Alterman.

Plant to Plate: Don't be scared of growing your own pumpkins

Chef Alistair Dibbs says we should all give growing the Hallowe'en staple a try and shares his recipe for pumpkin risotto with sage and smoked almonds

The fabulous fruit you can pear with a host of delicious ingredients

Hallingbury Events Company chef Alistair Dibbs shares his recipe for pear tarte tatin with a lavender and honey syrup

Plant to Plate: Sweetcorn provides a ray of sunshine on a host of dishes

Top chef Alistair Dibbs, from Little Hallingbury, shares his recipe for sweetcorn and basil soup with goats' cheese and pesto bruschetta

Gardens of Easton Lodge to host Apples and Bees event

Visitors will be able to learn about apple varieties and what can be made from them from the East of England Apple and Orchard Project.

Brilliant scores make The Cricketers Arms a winner with TripAdvisor

Chef Harry Kodagoda and wife Sam celebrate a fine start to their innings at the Rickling Green eatery by netting an award from global review site.

Plant to Plate: A berry good larder to be found in the hedgerows

Top chef Alistair Dibbs looks at his favourite berries and shares a recipe for a delicious blackberry and caramelised pecan cheesecake

The Belgian Brewer's community vision to host musicians and artists

Stortford brewery owner Nik Lemmens launches crowdfunding campaign as he looks to turn part of its premises into a community space.

Diet Talk: Small changes can lead to healthier eating with big savings

Bishop's Stortford-based specialist dietician Alex Ballard gives her top tips for eating well on a tight budget

Plant to Plate: Herbs are the key element for next-level cooking

Chef Alistair Dibbs, who extols the virtues of growing, cooking and eating your own food, on the importance of herbs in the kitchen

Takeaway afternoon tea on the menu as Down Hall hotel announces reopening

Collect or enjoy the finger sandwiches, buttermilk scones and a selection of cakes and patisserie as a picnic in the grounds.

Plant to Plate: The humble cucumber really does have lots to offer

Top chef Alistair Dibbs says it's a myth that cucumbers are difficult to grow - and they have a huge variety of uses in the kitchen

Plant to Plate: Courgette is a vegetable that's just so versatile

Courgettes are super-easy to grow and, in the kitchen, can be a main ingredient, an accompaniment and even a cake

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Food and Drink

Little Dunmow restaurant loses Essex's only Michelin star

Brohmon brings a taste of Bengal to Bishop's Stortford

Brohmon brings a taste of Bengal to Bishop's Stortford

So many ways to enjoy the humble and versatile vegetable that's 24-carrot gold

So many ways to enjoy the humble and versatile vegetable that's 24-carrot gold

Twisted Cellar's director of hydration picks his Christmas corkers

Twisted Cellar's director of hydration picks his Christmas corkers

The festive feast to take away that will add sparkle to any dinner table

The festive feast to take away that will add sparkle to any dinner table

Push the boat out with a lobster for the ultimate luxury this Christmas

Push the boat out with a lobster for the ultimate luxury this Christmas

Plant to Plate: It's no yolk, you're going to have egg on your dish

Plant to Plate: It's no yolk, you're going to have egg on your dish

Choc 'n' roll: Covid prompts music man Tom to pursue passion as chocolatier

Choc 'n' roll: Covid prompts music man Tom to pursue passion as chocolatier

Sweet 17! Chocolate factory latest addition to Stortford's Eat 17 store

Sweet 17! Chocolate factory latest addition to Stortford's Eat 17 store

Plant to Plate: Don't be scared of growing your own pumpkins

Plant to Plate: Don't be scared of growing your own pumpkins

The fabulous fruit you can pear with a host of delicious ingredients

The fabulous fruit you can pear with a host of delicious ingredients

Plant to Plate: Sweetcorn provides a ray of sunshine on a host of dishes

Plant to Plate: Sweetcorn provides a ray of sunshine on a host of dishes

Gardens of Easton Lodge to host Apples and Bees event

Gardens of Easton Lodge to host Apples and Bees event

Brilliant scores make The Cricketers Arms a winner with TripAdvisor

Brilliant scores make The Cricketers Arms a winner with TripAdvisor

Plant to Plate: A berry good larder to be found in the hedgerows

Plant to Plate: A berry good larder to be found in the hedgerows

The Belgian Brewer's community vision to host musicians and artists

The Belgian Brewer's community vision to host musicians and artists

Diet Talk: Small changes can lead to healthier eating with big savings

Diet Talk: Small changes can lead to healthier eating with big savings

Plant to Plate: Herbs are the key element for next-level cooking

Plant to Plate: Herbs are the key element for next-level cooking

Takeaway afternoon tea on the menu as Down Hall hotel announces reopening

Takeaway afternoon tea on the menu as Down Hall hotel announces reopening

Plant to Plate: The humble cucumber really does have lots to offer

Plant to Plate: The humble cucumber really does have lots to offer

Plant to Plate: Courgette is a vegetable that's just so versatile

Plant to Plate: Courgette is a vegetable that's just so versatile

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