Appetisers

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

The tastiest news for foodies

• Sweetcorn is botanically a fruit because it comes from the flower of the plant, like tomatoes. • The average ear of corn has 800 kernels in 16 rows, and it will have one silk strand for every kernel

Scoop up armfuls of seasonal fruits, foliage and flowers – from your local farm shop or garden – to create colourful displays and toasty treats

Don’t listen to the chatter. It’s all nonsense. Yes, term has started, the evenings are shorter, and I saw advent calendars in the supermarkets too. But it’s not the end of the summer. Not yet. And ce

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