Ashburton, the cool moor town with distinct hippy vibe
There’s an abundance of local in unassuming Ashburton: from fish, bread and cheeses to beers, ciders and gins. Continue reading Ashburton, the cool moor town with distinct hippy vibe
Author: Lisa Baitup
I'm a freelance writer, copywriter, and editor. After a career working in banking writing on financial markets, I now write about my passions – food, travel, and the natural environment. From my home in Devon, I explore the produce and places of this beautiful county. With exceptional provenance, clean air and an abundance of creativity, Devon has earned a reputation as a top foodie destination. So it's no surprise that in normal time each year would be punctuated by food festivals, markets, and seasonal events, and we look forward to their return.
Widely travelled and inspired by the cuisines of India and South East Asia, I explore a region's culture through its food. Though now we may crave new places, let’s not limit our aspirations - on the contrary, now is the time to plan, to dream, until we can once again spread our wings.
A walk on the wild side: discovering the hostile beauty of Dartmoor
In turn magical and menacing, the dramatic peaks of Dartmoor have captivated visitors for hundreds of years. Now, the wild, open landscape of the moor has presents a sanctuary from the real world. Continue reading A walk on the wild side: discovering the hostile beauty of Dartmoor
Welcome to spring, the happiest time of year
As we cautiously peep out after the darkest of winters, we should celebrate the arrival of hope and optimism that the new season brings. Welcome to spring, the happiest time of year. Continue reading Welcome to spring, the happiest time of year
The foodies’ staycation destination for 2021 – Devon
Drive carefully as you approach, the lane is narrow and often muddy. The sat nav will tell you you’re in Loddiswell, an off-the-beaten track village, and this is Devon’s most unusual breakfast destination, a chilli farm. Continue reading The foodies’ staycation destination for 2021 – Devon
Devon’s Artisan Gins Quench a Growing Thirst
When in Salcombe make haste to Island Street to find one of Devon’s most famous exports – The Salcombe Distillery Co. It’s one of a growing … Continue reading Devon’s Artisan Gins Quench a Growing Thirst
Thoughts From Lockdown: My ‘What I’ll Be Eating Where’ Bucket List
Let’s face it, none of us will be heading to far flung climes for a while. So as we take our holidays closer to home for the foreseeable future, there’s time to fantasise about where we will go from the pandemic’s shackles. Continue reading Thoughts From Lockdown: My ‘What I’ll Be Eating Where’ Bucket List
Celebrate the Silver Darling – the Herring
On a blustery November day in North Devon, two fishermen land the day’s catch. Dressed from head-to-toe in yellow waterproofs for protection against the chilly wind, they half slop, half tip gallon after gallon of their cargo into a large plastic container. Continue reading Celebrate the Silver Darling – the Herring
How to Survive Winter
When Olga Seminova opens her door each morning in winter, cold icy blasts drive in from Siberia. In a town where winter temperatures average -46C, the population of just 500 people finds it nothing unusual. This is Oymyakon, the coldest inhabited town in the world. Continue reading How to Survive Winter
How Iceland Became the New Nordic Food Hero
was famous for the banking collapse that triggered a global economic meltdown. Now Iceland is building a reputation for its cuisine, and it’s being embraced with enthusiasm. Continue reading How Iceland Became the New Nordic Food Hero
Spicy, Salty, Sour and Sweet: having fun at the Buri Rasa School of Thai Cuisine
Chabaprai Kailas took his first steps to becoming a chef in the narrow streets of Rattanakosin, Bangkok’s Old City. It was an auspicious start: this teeming international metropolis now has more food establishments per square mile than any other in … Continue reading Spicy, Salty, Sour and Sweet: having fun at the Buri Rasa School of Thai Cuisine
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