Wirral-based artisan gin company switches manufacturing to vital production of hand sanitiser during COVID-19 crisis #Blog
Briony Wilson
31st March 2020

Tappers Gin, Wirral’s independent family-run Distillery, is joining a growing number of producers that are switching production to hand sanitiser. They hope to make a small but vital contribution to tackle the ongoing shortage across the UK which is also affecting key workers on the front line in the fight against COVID-19. “We work with […]

The Hollies Beef Ragu with Spiralised Carrot & Courgette #Recipe
Vanessa Owen
30th March 2020

A simple & delicious alternative to Spaghetti Bolognese...

A week we won’t forget for some time… #Blog
Briony Wilson
28th March 2020

It’s been a busy week for many trying to adjust to life primarily just in their own homes, here at Taste Cheshire we have been trying to find the light between the tree’s – and the silver linings in these hard times. So, in case you’ve missed it we thought we’d summarise the positive aspects […]

Spice Kitchen’s Moroccan Chicken with Pearl Couscous by Neha D’Souza #Recipe
Vanessa Owen
28th March 2020

1. Cut chicken into cubes (the smaller the better) and marinate with salt, pepper and ras el hanout. You can add a drizzle of olive oil to the marinade just so it mixes well. Leave for at least 30 minutes
2. Cook the pearl couscous as per...

Join The Wine School of Cheshire for online wine tasting this Saturday afternoon with Zoom. #Blog
Victoria Hayes
27th March 2020

I hope you’re keeping well and staying safe in these challenging times. Whilst I can’t be with you in person, I’d love too see you on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock if you can join us for our first winecast from Wine Isolation HQ! Yes, live wine tasting online so we can share a glass […]

Taste Cheshire Superstars, keeping things Spicy in the Kitchen. #Blog
Briony Wilson
26th March 2020

For Today’s Taste Cheshire superstars we hear from Sanjay of Spice Kitchen. It isn’t often that our fabulous producers have time to take a pause in production, so with every grey cloud, you have to see the silver lining. Sanjay is currently adjusting to the new schedule and taking advantage of extra time with his […]

Whitmore & White’s Chorizo and Garbanzo Estofado – Chorizo Chickpea Stew #Recipe
Vanessa Owen
26th March 2020

This is a very traditional Spanish dish, which is as delicious as it is simple. The garbanzos (chickpeas) make for a hugely satisfying meal and are perfect for soaking up the flavours of the red peppers, chorizo and paprika, giving you a rich and fi...

Why (Wirral) Watercress? – Taste Cheshire Superstars #Meet the Team
Victoria Hayes
25th March 2020

Some of us may be sat on our sofas enjoying a box set or twelve… while some key members of our food chain are working as hard as ever to provide us with what we need. Today’s Taste Cheshire Superstars are the team at Wirral Watercress who are keenly harvesting the first of this seasons’ […]

Taking some time to ThinK (Wine Group) – Taste Cheshire Superstars #Blog
Victoria Hayes
24th March 2020

During this shutdown we thought it was a good chance to take stock and have a little chat with our members. We want to tell you all about what makes them tick and offer you a behind the scenes look at our Taste Cheshire Superstars. Today we begin with ThinK Wine Group.  For those of […]

Ridiculously Rich by Alana – Banana Brownie Bread #Recipe
Vanessa Owen
24th March 2020

After making banana bread, Alana decided to take the recipe and make it “ridiculously rich” by creating a hybrid of brownie, banana cake and sticky toffee pudding. What came out was something truly special! ...

Greka Foods Gemista (Stuffed Vegetables) #Recipe
Vanessa Owen
22nd March 2020

A Greek traditional dish...Gemista (stuffed vegetables with arborio rice, lots of parsley and tomato). Yummy vegetarian Greek goodness!...

Isolation Ideas – Dinner Delivered #Blog
Victoria Hayes
22nd March 2020

Part 2 of our Taste Cheshire helping hand blogs designed to make this isolation period that bit more bearable for everyone. In part one we talked about local shops providing deliveries… In part two…its about making it easy and getting that dinner delivered. With the rise in popularity in services such as Just Eat and […]