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COCKTAIL HOUR: Piña Colada
COCKTAIL HOUR: Piña Colada The piña colada is the ultimate tiki cocktail, made up of rum, pineapple and coconut. An absolute winning formula. Ingredients: 50ml/2fl oz white or golden rum 50ml/2fl oz pineapple juice 50ml/2fl oz coconut cream 5ml/1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1 dash Angostura bitters handful ice Method: Pour all of the […]
Spiced Ginger, Carrot & Cardamom Cake
Spiced Ginger, Carrot & Cardamom Cake Fragrant, aromatic and irresistibly moist, this comforting cake delivers perfectly spiced sweetness in every bite. Serves: 6 – 8 Prep Time: 20mins Cooking Time: 50mins INGREDIENTS: 225g butter, softened 150g Caster Sugar 3 large Eggs, at room temp 250g Self-raising Flour, sieved 1tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 2tsp Ground Cardamom […]
SARAH’S SLICE: Lime & Coconut Loaf Cake Recipe
LIME & COCONUT LOAF CAKE Recipe courtesy; ‘Sarah’s Slice: Classic Bakes’, by Sarah Samuels Publication Date: 24th October, 2026. “This is one of my most popular café bakes and a recipe I was often asked to share. I also used to sell this at the local market, and it was always well received! It’s made […]
CLASSIC BAKES: Sarah Samuels’ new cookbook is a celebration of homemade comfort and tradition
CLASSIC BAKES Sarah Samuels’ new cookbook is a celebration of homemade comfort and tradition. Brought to you by Sarah’s Slice author Sarah Samuels, Classic Bakes is a heartfelt celebration of the cakes, biscuits, puddings and preserves that bring people together. Packed with more than 80 recipes, this charming collection combines much loved classics with treasured […]
THE COUNTRYMAN, LAMPLUGH: A sought-after spots for locals, visitors, and food lovers alike
THE COUNTRYMAN, LAMPLUGH One of the area’s most sought-after spots for locals, visitors, and food lovers alike. by Stephen Murphy The Countryman in Lamplugh is certainly proving to be a massive hit, with securing a table becoming something of a treat in itself. This establishment is going from strength to strength due to the dishes […]
‘SUP, STAY AND CELEBRATE ALL AT THE SEACOTE HOTEL, ST BEES
‘SUP, STAY AND CELEBRATE ALL AT SEACOTE The Seacote Hotel at St Bees is a stunning coastal location for every occasion. by Danni Murphy Fantastic accommodation, breathtaking views, delicious homemade food, and a flexible function space. That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Seacote Hotel in St Bees. If you’re searching for the perfect venue […]
RECIPE: Stir Fried King Prawns in a Chilli, Ginger & Lime sauce
Stir Fried King Prawns in a Chilli, Ginger & Lime sauce A fast and fiery dish that’s full of zing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it is the perfect starter or for a satisfying main course, like tacos! SERVES: 4 (as a starter) PREP TIME: 5 mins COOKING TIME: 5 mins INGREDIENTS: 1 tsp Olive […]
Taste of the Sea Food Festival returns on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026
MARYPORT… TUCK IN! The Taste Cumbria festival returns on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026. by Suzanne Elsworth Maryport will host another Taste Cumbria food festival this Summer and it promises to be another mouth-watering treat for locals and visitors alike. The event will take place across two sites again, the Harbourside Event Space, […]
RECIPE: Gochujang, Soy, Ginger & Sesame Korean Chicken
GOCHUJANG, SOY, GINGER & SESAME KOREAN CHICKEN Minimal effort delivers a big bold plate of flavour. Sticky, spicy-sweet chicken punched with umami soy, zesty stem ginger and nutty sesame. SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS: 8 Boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs 1 tbsp Olive Oil Sesame Seeds, to garnish Spring Onions, […]
There’s something special happening at Four Corners in Whitehaven, and it goes far beyond the food.
BRINGING TRADITION BACK TO FOUR CORNERS There’s something special happening at Four Corners in Whitehaven, and it goes far beyond the food. by Danni Murphy Housed in the building that was once Arrighi’s Fish and Chips, a local business that first opened its doors in 1908, Four Corners has breathed new life into a much-loved […]
