Cornish scones. Surely one of the most iconic ingredients in Cornwall’s foodie scene. Along with a Cornish Pasty, of course! So, how did this small, round, dough-like ‘cake’ become one of the first things people consider eating when coming to Cornwall? And what’s the real difference between Cornish and Devon cream tea scones? Of course, there are far more weightier questions like, ‘Do you put the strawberry jam or cream first on scones in Devon or Cornwall?’ which we will come to shortly. But, I’m intrigued by how something that started life in Scotland as an alternative to bread became part ..read more

English Wines of the Highest Calibre Cornish wines may take you a little by surprise if you don’t already know quality wines can be grown and produced in Great Britain.  For years English wine has been the butt of many jokes, but a combination of climate change and improvements in viticultural practices has allowed the humble grape to flourish. Most of the English wine-growing activity is along the south coast of England, namely Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. These wines are now amongst the best in the world, winning awards and a legion of followers. But Cornish wines are beginning t ..read more

Simple, Fresh & Delicious Ready Made Cocktails Delivered Through the Post With the past few years of turmoil, letterbox cocktails have seen a huge rise in popularity. Given that we’ve all been through unprecedented times with lockdowns galore, it is not unsurprising many enterprising people have turned to creating opportunity out of adversity. The concept is simple: take away the mess, time-consuming shopping and drama of mixing your favourite cocktail.  And instead, recreate the glamour and fun of the 1920’s cocktail hour without leaving your home. Indeed, what could be simpler in ..read more

Cornish Foodie recently dined at one of the best seafood restaurants in Cornwall – Emily Scott at Watergate Bay.  And of course, we couldn’t let the opportunity pass by to bring you our review. Emily Scott Food Emily Scott is hot on everyone’s lips at the moment.  As a result of a hugely successful 2021, Emily has opened her much-trumpeted Emily Scott restaurant above the beach in Watergate Bay. G7 Banquet at the Eden Project Much acclaimed for her catering at the G7 Summit last summer, Emily’s reputation has soared.  Certainly having Heads of State from across the world dine a ..read more

Cornish Rum? On The Trail of the Best of Cornish Food and Drink I’m on a mission. Like a bloodhound, I am in pursuit of the hidden story of Mainbrace Cornish Rum. As you know, I like to appreciate the ins and outs of what makes something different, especially if it is Cornish. After all, not only does it have to be Cornish, it also has to stand up to the taste test. And Mainbrace has piqued my interest. It seems something of an anomaly – Cornish rum.  Could this really be something produced in this corner of South West England?  Can rum encapsulate the spirit of the West Indies, an ..read more

Courtesy of Rick Stein Rick Stein’s Cornwall is back on our TV screens. With a new series on BBC 2, we are treated to more of his interesting travels around the county. As well as food and drink highlights, we are also drawn into his adventures uncovering history, art and culture. As a result, we get to take a peek into hidden characters and places we might never discover otherwise. I wonder who will come under the spotlight in this series? The Rick Stein Restaurant Empire Padstow and The Seafood Restaurant is where it all began some 46 years ago, and is still the flagship restaurant for the g ..read more

From Feast Night to Sunday Lunch Grass-fed Retired Dairy Cow Beef with Cornish Flavour and Provenance Courtesy of Homage To The Bovine Cornish Foodie’s first encounter with Homage To The Bovine was back in the summer through a Feast Night.  Held in collaboration with Philleigh Way Cookery School and hosted at The Cornish Place, the evening promised an outdoor experience like no other. With my son William down staying for a couple of weeks, I thought it would be a great chance to splash out and have a bit of fun after the long months of lockdown. William is an unapologetic carnivore, so it ..read more

Fascinated by the surge of new Cornish craft gin distilleries burgeoning across the county, I am eager to investigate the modern-day drink and discover if the hullabaloo is justified. As a young woman in the 80’s, gin & tonic was considered to be a sophisticated drink as an apéritif before dinner.  Our elders often drank sherry, summoning images of Granny at Christmas, rather than the cool-girl about Town I undoubtedly thought I was!  It’s Got To Be Gordon’s One of the most recognisable gins was, and still is, Gordon’s Gin in its distinctive green glass bottle.  Accompanie ..read more

The Craftsmanship of an Everyday Staple International Beer Day is here!  A day in which we honor the brewers and servers of this ancient drink with a celebration of all things beer-related.  The first festival took place in Santa Cruz, California some 14 years ago, but this special day is a mere baby in comparison to the history of ale and beer brewing itself. Remnants of archaic pottery found in Iran suggest that fermentation of grain existed as far back as 7,000 years ago.  Most likely discovered by accident grains such as barley soaked in rainwater, combined with wild yeast ..read more

Wine and Cheese Day is set to be celebrated tomorrow, Sunday, 25th July 2021.  At first glance, it seems to be an unusual day to honour, so I set out to unearth the origins. For some, wine and cheese are the perfect combinations.  For others, it’s a bit like Marmite! There’s a certain something about combinations – Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton; Sampson and Delilah; Paddington Bear and marmalade sandwiches.   Each pairing has a great story – a particular something such as romance or strength.  Or in the case of Paddington Bear his kindly, old-fashioned manners ..read more