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🥧 Would You Drive Two Hours for a Pork Pie?

Sep 6, 2026

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5 min read

🥧 Would You Drive Two Hours for a Pork Pie?

One small Leicestershire market town became famous for two great British foods. We're finding out whether Melton Mowbray is really worth the journey.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🍫 The Delicious Side of York You Might Be Missing

Aug 23, 2026

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5 min read

🍫 The Delicious Side of York You Might Be Missing

Forget the ghosts for a moment. York has another story hiding among its medieval streets and it involves some of Britain's most famous chocolate.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🧀 Where Cheese Meets the Cliffs

Aug 9, 2026

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4 min read

🧀 Where Cheese Meets the Cliffs

We return to spectacular Cheddar Gorge — birthplace of Britain’s most famous cheese — to discover why this Somerset favourite is one foodie detour we’d happily make all over again.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🚗 A Taste Worth Travelling For

Jul 26, 2026

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4 min read

🚗 A Taste Worth Travelling For

We're heading to the Norfolk coast to discover whether Britain's famous Cromer crab really is worth the journey.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
☕ Worth Waiting For?

Jul 12, 2026

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4 min read

☕ Worth Waiting For?

We set out to discover whether Britain's most famous tearoom is truly worth joining the queue for... or whether the experience is even sweeter than the tea itself.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🚗 WORTH THE DETOUR?

Jun 28, 2026

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4 min read

🚗 WORTH THE DETOUR?

Would You Drive Two Hours for a Bakewell Pudding?

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
 🌿 The Secret Garden Hidden Behind a Village Pub

Jun 14, 2026

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4 min read

🌿 The Secret Garden Hidden Behind a Village Pub

A magical Oxfordshire discovery, summer garden dining, and a fresh seasonal salad perfect for sunny afternoons.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
 🥧 The tiny village pub devoted entirely to pies

May 31, 2026

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5 min read

🥧 The tiny village pub devoted entirely to pies

Cosy pubs, comforting food, tiny cocktails... and the little treats making life feel softer again

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🌿 The hidden Devon spot we’ve returned to for over 10 years

May 17, 2026

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5 min read

🌿 The hidden Devon spot we’ve returned to for over 10 years

Good food, warm atmosphere, cream tea debates, and the little coastal places that quietly get everything right

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🍽️ We nearly walked past this... big mistake

May 3, 2026

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5 min read

🍽️ We nearly walked past this... big mistake

A tiny Italian in Lynton that completely caught us off guard

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🍛We Went for a “Quick Indian” in Carterton... This Is What Happened

Apr 19, 2026

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4 min read

🍛We Went for a “Quick Indian” in Carterton... This Is What Happened

Spoiler: it turned into one of those meals you don’t forget 😏

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🥕 The Great Easter Plate

Apr 5, 2026

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8 min read

🥕 The Great Easter Plate

What are we really eating this weekend?

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🌍 Same Restaurant. Two Countries.

Mar 22, 2026

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12 min read

🌍 Same Restaurant. Two Countries.

But the Experience Was Completely Different .

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🍻 A Proper Midlands Pub Worth the Detour

Mar 8, 2026

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11 min read

🍻 A Proper Midlands Pub Worth the Detour

Hearty plates, local brews and a cheese board worth sharing.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🔥🍽️ We Found Something Special in South Africa

Feb 22, 2026

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12 min read

🔥🍽️ We Found Something Special in South Africa

Wood-fired flavour, generous plates and the sweet-heat trend everyone’s talking about.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🔥🍽️ Still Winter — But Something’s Shifting

Feb 8, 2026

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11 min read

🔥🍽️ Still Winter — But Something’s Shifting

Cosy pubs, satisfying plates, and food that hints at what’s coming next!

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🔥🍽️ Cosy Plates, Proper Pubs & Winter Comfort

Jan 25, 2026

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11 min read

🔥🍽️ Cosy Plates, Proper Pubs & Winter Comfort

From a lively Stratford favourite to veggie comfort food and a pudding made for cold days

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🔥🍽️ Winter Plates & Fireside Pint

Jan 11, 2026

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10 min read

🔥🍽️ Winter Plates & Fireside Pint

Cosy pubs, comforting food, and the dishes worth ordering this January

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🎅✨🎄 A Very Merry Serving

Dec 11, 2025

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11 min read

🎅✨🎄 A Very Merry Serving

Festive flavours, winter warmers and the dishes making December delicious.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🔥 From Autumn Glow to Festive Warmth

Nov 27, 2025

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9 min read

🔥 From Autumn Glow to Festive Warmth

The pubs, plates and seasonal comforts easing us into the holiday season.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
🍁 Comfort Season Has Arrived — and It’s Delicious

Nov 13, 2025

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11 min read

🍁 Comfort Season Has Arrived — and It’s Delicious

From riverside pubs to street-food spuds, this week we’re serving up soups, roasts, and all the warm, hearty flavours you’ve been craving.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
☕ Where Coffee Meets Comfort 🍂

Oct 30, 2025

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10 min read

☕ Where Coffee Meets Comfort 🍂

A hidden café worth finding, latte art magic, and a bake that tastes like autumn.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
✨ Slower Meals, Cosier Feels

Oct 16, 2025

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8 min read

✨ Slower Meals, Cosier Feels

From the calm of Croatia to the comfort of home — this week’s serving is all about slowing down, savouring the moment, and rediscovering the joy of good food and good company.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
Riverside Toasties & Veggie Pub Charm

Oct 2, 2025

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6 min read

Riverside Toasties & Veggie Pub Charm

This week: a Thames-side pub worth knowing, veggies taking centre stage, and a golden gratin for autumn evenings.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
Would You Drink a Ploughman’s?

Sep 11, 2025

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8 min read

Would You Drink a Ploughman’s?

This week: a comforting Cheddar & Ale Soup, a pub with heart in Fairford, and the truth behind Britain’s “classic” lunch.

Troy Robins
Sarah Robins
Troy Robins, +1
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