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CARLISLE PUB AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS AA ROSETTE!!!

The Queens Pub in Warwick-on-Eden is raising a glass after being crowned with an AA Rosette for culinary excellence, alongside a four-star rating for its cosy accommodation. Now firmly etched on the foodie map, The Queens stands as the village’s only AA Rosette- awarded establishment. Owned by Lancashire-based hospitality group, Thwaites, and run by Tim […]

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Postcard Trail at the 2025 Taste of the Sea festival

Visitors can get a flavour of Maryport’s past as they discover an historic Postcard Trail at the 2025 Taste of the Sea festival – and win a prize in the process. The competition takes place over the weekend of Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August and is designed to take people all around the town […]

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RECIPE: Ginger Chicken Satay Skewers

RECIPE: Ginger Chicken Satay Skewers This quick and easy midweek meal takes succulent chicken coated in a crunchy peanut marinade with sticky Opies Stem Ginger. Oven bake or just as good grilled on a barbecue. Makes: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes   Cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 tbsp Crunchy Peanut Butter 2 balls of […]

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RECIPE: Mango & Passion Fruit Possets with Coconut Biscuit

Mango & Passion Fruit Possets with Coconut Biscuit SERVES: 6   PREP: 4 hours chilling time  COOKING TIME: 30 mins INGREDIENTS: For the possets: 200ml Opies Mango and Passion Fruit Compote 1 lime, juiced 600ml double cream 120g golden caster sugar For the biscuits: 100g unsalted butter, softened 35g golden caster sugar 35g light brown […]

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RECIPE: Slimming World’s Asian Noodle Jar

RECIPE: Slimming World’s Asian Noodle Jar This is so pretty you’ll want to post it on social media… if it survives long enough for you to find your phone! Serves: 1 | Free | Vegan INGREDIENTS: 1 dried rice or wheat noodle nest 1 large carrot, shredded 1 tbsp dark soy sauce juice of 1 […]

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RECIPE: Gruyere, Asparagus & Onion Quiche

Gruyere, Asparagus & Onion Quiche This gruyere, asparagus and onion quiche is great for picnics, beach snacks and outdoor entertaining. SERVES: 8 PREP: 20mins COOKING TIME: 30 mins Ingredients: 320g sheet of ready rolled shortcrust pastry 4 eggs 100g gruyere cheese, grated 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated 130ml milk 1 tsp dijon mustard 50g Opies […]

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RECIPE: Chicken, Rhubarb & Potato Tray Bake

Chicken, Rhubarb & Potato Tray Bake with lemon & cocktail onions SERVES: 2 – 4   PREP: 10 mins  COOKING TIME: 1 hour Ingredients: 4 Chicken Thighs or Legs 500g small New Potatoes (halve larger ones) 3 – 4 stalks of Rhubarb 8 Opies Sliced Lemon Slices 6 cloves of Garlic 2 tbsp Opies Cocktail […]

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Head to The Headlands with the Seacote Hotel

Head to The Headlands with the Seacote Hotel by Danielle Murphy The Seacote Hotel, located at St Bees Beach, is one of the area’s best known hotels. With breathtaking views of St Bees Head and the expansive sea stretching to the horizon, it’s the perfect place to enjoy spectacular sunsets and a delicious meal. Whether […]

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FRANCO’S ITALIAN: The legacy continues under new ownership.

FRANCO’S ITALIAN: The legacy continues under new ownership. by Danielle Murphy Franco’s Italian, nestled in the heart of Carlisle’s city centre is Carlisle’s first ever Italian restaurant and they are still offering a truly authentic Italian dining experience to this day. Housed in the city’s oldest building, dating back to the 14th century, the restaurant […]

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OKA IS A-OK! Authentic Asian flavours in the centre of Carlisle

OKA IS A-OK! Authentic Asian flavours in the centre of Carlisle. by Danni Murphy Located in the heart of Carlisle city center, you will find OKA Tapasu, a family-run restaurant offering something truly special – a fusion of Japanese and Korean flavors with a distinctive twist. As Carlisle’s only Japanese/Korean restaurant, OKA Tapasu has become […]

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