Dame Prue Leith to Step Down from The Great British Bake Off, Citing Desire for More Personal Time Wednesday, January 21, 2026 prueleith bakeoff greatbritishbakeoff television culinary retirement aging televisionpersonality baking channel4 Dame Prue Leith, the beloved judge of The Great British Bake Off, has revealed her decision to step down after nearly a decade on the show. At 86 years old, she expressed a heartfelt desire to spend more quality time with her … Read More
James Martin Reveals Secret Ingredient for the Ultimate Bacon Sandwich Saturday, January 17, 2026 jamesmartin bacon baconfat baconbutty cooking chef breakfast sandwich culinary tips James Martin, the renowned celebrity chef and seasoned professional from some of the world’s finest kitchens, insists that the secret to crafting the perfect bacon sandwich lies in one key ingredient—bacon fat. The … Read More
Gloucestershire Overlooked in 2026 National Fish and Chip Shop Awards Tuesday, January 13, 2026 gloucestershire fishandchips fryawards takeaways restaurants southwest culinary awards foodquality mysterydiners Gloucestershire has been noticeably absent from the prestigious list of the best fish and chip shops in the country, as revealed by the 2026 Fry Awards. Despite the county’s rich culinary scene, no local establishments … Read More
James Martin Names Ynyshir the Best Place to Eat in the World — But You’ll Need to Book Fast Thursday, January 8, 2026 ynyshir jamesmartin michelin wales garethward dining tastingmenu culinary restaurant gourmet Celebrity chef James Martin has declared the Welsh restaurant Ynyshir as the “best place to eat in the world,” though he warns that securing a reservation is becoming increasingly challenging. Having sampled … Read More
'Secret' Restaurant and 'Hidden Gem' Bistro Among New Additions to the Prestigious Michelin Guide Friday, January 2, 2026 michelin gloucestershire restaurants cotswolds bistro finedining culinary chef hiddengem guide The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland has welcomed several new restaurants from Gloucestershire, highlighting an array of inspector-approved dining experiences in the region. Notable new entries include … Read More
MasterChef’s Grace Dent Praises Gloucestershire’s Juliet as a Culinary Gem Tuesday, December 30, 2025 masterchef gracedent gloucestershire juliet stroud restaurants foodcritic bristol manchester culinary After spending a demanding year judging some of the nation’s finest cooks on MasterChef, Guardian food columnist and TV critic Grace Dent found solace in discovering restaurants with genuine warmth and character. Forced to … Read More