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Market is back with the focus on food

Newcastle’s historic quayside market is being officially relaunched this weekend for the start of the summer season – and as Jane Hall discovers, quality local food and drink is at the heart of its renaissance. Read

Henri’s, 59 Bridge Street

WHAT’S in a name? Apparently a rose smells as sweet no matter what it’s called. The same thing can be said of Henri’s. The last time I dined there the food flowed from one excellent course to another, until only a delicious memory remained. Read

Jasnières is a Loire unto itself

THE biggest river in France is the Loire – La Loire. One of its many tributaries is, most confusingly, Le Loir. Read

Worthy of the finest lamb

THE isolated vineyard of Saint-Pourçain in the valley of the little River Sioule, a tributary of the Allier, is right in the centre of France, in a region best known for the huge oak forests that supply the timber from which the world’s finest wine barrels are crafted. Read

Curry favour with me

AND so, the Curry versus Fish and Chips debate continues. I used to have the highest regard for Paul Dixon. I saw him as a Wise Owl, despite his appearance. Read

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sardines on Greek salad Read

Quayside market puts the emphasis on food

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What we are offering is different to what people can get at the supermarket and in the town.

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Keep customers safe from prying ‘eyes’

I’VE just been flying over our house. Not in a plane like you’d expect but courtesy of some government satellite and those nice people who provide Google Earth for free. I love Google Earth. Read

Special beers designed to go to your head

NORTH Tyneside-based Mordue Brewery has come up with a novel presentation for its range of 12 monthly “specials”. Read

George Tulip of Lintz Hall holding an free range egg

A family that’s really egging each other on

WHILE you are tucking into your Easter eggs this Sunday, spare a thought for one North East farming family who have been left shell-shocked by the enthusiasm for the job of their latest recruits. Read

Showtime for the big breakfast

WHAT’S your preferred foodie start to the day? Muesli and milk? Toast and marmalade? Or are you a coffee and croissant on the run type of person? Read

What Mr Justice Bennett said:

“The husband’s evidence was, in my judgment, balanced. He was consistent, accurate and honest. But I regret to have to say I cannot say the same about the wife’s evidence. Overall, she was a less than impressive witness.” Read

Dispensing income is absolutely vital to many surgeries in Northumberland

THIS is an edited version of an open letter to Julie Ross, Strategic Head of Commissioning at the Northumberland Care Trust in Morpeth. Read

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May Wilson, head chef at Cragside restaurant

Putting trust in taste of region can offer

YOU’VE read about The Journal Taste North East England Campaign – now you can eat it too. Read

Leek & Doddington Cheese Bread Pudding

FOR those of you who haven’t access to the internet but would like to make the National Trust’s In Season Journal Taste North East England Campaign recipe, here it is. Enjoy. Read

Now that’s miles better

Buying quality, fresh, seasonal regional foods has just become easier with the launch of a new deliver-to-your-door grocery service that aims to give the supermarkets a run for their money. Read

Home brewing still passes test

THERE’S a little red book on my shelves. Published over a quarter of a century ago, First Steps in Winemaking by CJJ Berry is packed with sound advice. Read

Unit 91, North Tyne Industrial Estate

CHEFS and waiters don’t appear overnight like a gooseberry bush miracle. It takes years of training to make the transition from beans on toast for one to a roast dinner for many, which is where Barnardo’s comes in. Read