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The Giggling Squid, Winchester

The Giggling Squid, Winchester

About Husband and wife Pranee and Andy dreamt up their first menu over 20 years ago in a tiny cottage in Brighton to bring a true Thai experience of eating meals to the UK restaurant scene, avoiding what could be called the tacky decoration of a carved wooden temple to make you think you were in Bangkok. Why call it “The Giggling Squid”? Well, that came from a childhood nickname for one of their…

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On The Water.. Fine food with a view

On The Water.. Fine food with a view

The Venue Overlooking the Isle of Wight is a small beach front town where you can find a great restaurant serving some great seafood. With plenty of natural daylight inside, the atmosphere is relaxing and feels very spacious with upcycled cupboards and comfortable furnishings. With views across The Solent and the Isle of Wight this is an ideal spot for a something to eat. The Food If you like…

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First Class Food In The Forest

First Class Food In The Forest

Nestled in the Hampshire countryside, in the heart of New Forest National Park, half way between Southampton and Bournemouth lies the picturesque village of Brockenhurst.

New Forest National Park

Now bear with me for a short history lesson! Back in 1910 and just after his U.S. presidency ended in 1909, Theodore Roosevelt visited the U.K. as the U.S. representative at the funeral of King…

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Kala Thai - Bournemouth Meets Bangkok

Kala Thai – Bournemouth Meets Bangkok

Situated in the centre of Bournemouth recently opened Kala Thai offers classic Thai dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum and Dumplings as well as speciality dishes Weeping Tiger (a dark rum and soy marinated sirloin steak) and Duck Honey Tamarind (roasted duck breast with a honey and tamarind glaze).

Upon arrival we were greeted and shown to our table by a very friendly member of staff. Inside…

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Sun Rum - Caribbean Spirit Blended in Hampshire

Sun Rum – Caribbean Spirit Blended in Hampshire

When I first heard of a new Hampshire rum, I was intrigued that a rum was being produced in the Hampshire town of Lymington. However, due to the lack of sugar cane available in southern England, not surprisingly it is not made from scratch. It is in fact the idea of Matt England to blend a variety of rums originating from the sun-soaked Caribbean islands of Barbados, Cuba and the Dominican…

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"Cool Rummings" As Brand Expands In Spirited Fashion

“Cool Rummings” As Brand Expands In Spirited Fashion

The up and rumming drink is just that – rum – from an artisan Lymington-based company, which is set to see its spirit level out of the recent ginaissance. Sun Rum, which is owned and run by Matt England, who has worked in the hospitality sector across the South for nearly two decades, came about after working with local artisan gin makers. He spotted a niche for a fresh brand which would appeal to…

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Cari Mutton Recipe by Shelina Permalloo

Cari Mutton Recipe by Shelina Permalloo

This Cari Mutton (Mauritian Mutton Curry) recipe has been made available by Shelina Permalloo of Lakaz Maman.

Mutton is a wonderfully rich meat that can handle lots of chilli and spice so this is the perfect for it. This is the dish that I cooked in the final of MasterChef and I still can’t believe that one of my family’s classic curries would be enough to secure me the title! It tastes even…

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New Kits On The Block

New Kits On The Block

Lockdown has changed the way many of us eat. Currently you can’t go to your favourite restaurant or visit that bistro you’ve heard a lot of good things about. On a positive note it has inspired a lot of people to dust off that celebrity chef cookbook they got for Christmas and start cooking at home.

As we know, due to social distancing requirements restaurants, pubs and cafes have had to…

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Hampshire Farmers' Markets Reopen For Business

Hampshire Farmers’ Markets Reopen For Business

Since putting their markets and events on hold back in April, Hampshire Farmers’ Markets have now reopened their markets with strict safety advise being issued that they are asking people to read before leaving home.

Romsey was the first to reopen last Saturday 7th June. The Hampshire Farmers’ Market safety advice for those who considering attending, asks people not to go if they show any…

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Mushrooms on Toast https://www.instagram.com/p/B6MV9BLHFv5/?igshid=fm505ht9d83m

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Not sure if this is rigor mortis, or just sun dried! (at Montevideo, Uruguay) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5bX61gHGyE/?igshid=al58zs8ydj8g

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Love a skirt steak served properly and treated with care.. delicious 😋 (at La Criolla) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Gi1g3nkWo/?igshid=ysfu9tdfzgj3

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Great craft ale scene happening in #Montevideo and a venue worth checking out is @baikabirras in the Old Town area.. owned by a sommelier come beer enthusiast 👍🍺 (at Montevideo, Uruguay) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5GVYeLH-Mx/?igshid=12hrxlhwbdaug

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Asado 🐂🐑🐐🐓🔥😋🇦🇷 (at LA ESTANCIA -Asador Criollo- ARGENTINA) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5B75NRH1z5/?igshid=119xq95s2gate

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As you do... #machupicchu #cusco (at Belmond Hiram Bingham) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5B7RQcH3l-/?igshid=3vithkfgyc4w

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Just 👌👍🙌 (at Machu Picchu) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5B6uYIHMy4/?igshid=11zpyw7do7m25

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Cuy (at Ciudad Del Cuzco, Cusco, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5B6QqDHy0A/?igshid=2bcgq8y98pe