Food and Drink
Review: The Golden Ball
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The owners of the Golden Ball in Lower Assendon, Henley-born Head Chef Ben Watson and his wife Priya, who oversees front of house, learned their respective crafts working at prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants.
Everyday Gluten-Free
A New Book by Emily Kerrigan
Emily combines her years working on food magazines with her first-class nutrition knowledge to create deliciously nourishing gluten-free food for everyday eating. Her recipes are fresh, fuss-free and reliable and she thinks in a balanced diet, there's room for both greens and gluten-free chocolate.
As summer arrives, the Cornish shores around St Ives come alive with swarms of mackerel. This sustainable catch, sourced from Celtic Fish & Game who use traditional bait and lines, makes for a delightful summer BBQ dish when paired with a floral elderflower brine and a sweet apple & elderflower jelly. If you can't find fresh elderflowers, a high-quality cordial works just as well.
Brakspear-owned, Oxforshire village pub and restaurant with rooms, The Five Alls at Filkins, near Lechlade, is thrilled to announce the appointment of new owner, Tom Downing. Tom brings 20 years of experience in hospitality to the Five Alls, and previously ran The Crazy Bear Hotels and Restaurant for 12 years.