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The best cookbooks for 2020

Got a foodie in your life? Sick of making the same seven dinners, week in, week out? Or just a sucker for tempting pictures of food? If any of the above apply, we’ve got you covered.
Winter walks with cosy coffee stops

With cafes opening back up again post Lockdown, we've picked 8 of our favourite Northants coffee and cake stops to round off a brisk wintry walk.
40 of the best indie coffee roasters

Can't function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends, from indie coffee roasters across the Muddy counties, to kickstart your day with a caffeine boost.
10 Autumn walks with pubs

Is there anything better than a beautiful autumnal walk ending in a pub lunch? Stroll and scoff your way across Northants.
Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall

On its opening day, Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict - and is it worth a trip to North Cornwall?
The finest afternoon teas in Northants

Here at Muddy Manor we are very particular about our afternoon teas (FYI its jam first, then cream), so we've picked out the most spiffing local spots for a cucumber sandwich and a proper cuppa cha.
8 of the best posh takeaways

Desperate to sink your teeth into some fine dining but don't feel ready to take your chances at a restaurant? At your service, Northamptonshire's fanciest takeaways.
The Falcon Inn, Fotheringhay

It's so long since we ate out they could serve old turnips and call them gold truffles, but how does The Falcon fare with dishing up gourmet delights in the new normal? We loosen our belts to find out.
In Love With Local: the best farm shops near you

If you’ve vowed never to go back to piling your supermarket trolley sky high and ignoring your local shops, let us help you keep your promise with our pick of the best farm shops in Northants.
10 of the best pub gardens in Northants to enjoy this summer

We're finally going out out and it's going to be an absolute corker. Bring on the sunshine so we can soak it up with our fave tipple in one of these gorgeous Northants pub gardens.
Super Flashy Newsflash

Summer is here and finally the places we love are starting to get going. Here's our pick of new openings, launches and things to do this month near you.
Smokin’! The perfect summer burger recipe

The weather's pulling a blinder this week, so fire up the BBQ and rustle up this bad boy with homemade ketchup (fancy!) from Muddy favourite The Pig group.
Quarantini time! Heston’s Gold Rush

Looking to up your cocktail creds during lockdown? We've rifled through Heston Blumenthal’s cocktail bible, so perk yourself up with a Gold Rush.
Provençal fougasse with green and black olives

Lockdown is the perfect time to get to grips with our favourite chewy loaf: sourdough. Ready, set, bake with this savoury share-and-tear number (you can skip the sharing bit if you like).
Speedy supper, anyone? Make THIS tonight

Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock for a meal that's quick, tasty and packed with protein.
Divine duck egg ravioli from Burnt Lemon Chefs

You'll lap up this recipe from James Peck, founder of Northants' very own Burnt Lemon Chefs. It's a bit of a challenge (stave off the quarantine boredom) and the whole family will be licking their plates.
Ready, set, cook! 8 new cookbooks for spring

Looking to up your cooking creds whilst in quarantine? Then you'll be needing our curated guide to the most useful and inspiring cookbooks for spring. Yes, chef!
Super speedy supper!

A super simple tart recipe that makes the most of seasonal ingredients and takes a mere 30 minutes? Count us in!
Cook THIS for dinner tonight

Running out of ideas for midweek meals? Yup, us too. Take inspiration from the hottest new cookbook on the block by pop star Jessie Ware. Yum!
Asparagus tart with quails egg and prosciutto ham

This super-simple tart recipe, from Cotswolds based Gluts & Gluttony, makes the most of seasonal ingredients and takes a mere 30 minutes. Count us in!
Recipe: A salad for sunny days

This peach and lentil salad with warm pork tenderloin by renowned chefs Kate & Giancarlo Caldesi, is easy peasy, looks amazing and tastes delicious.
Restaurants with rooms

Dreaming of a foodie getaway? We've scoured the Muddy counties for hotel stays with serious culinary credentials for when lock-down lifts. Tuck in.
The best brunch in town

The most lipsmackingly indulgent meal of the day and we have 47 of the best ones to tempt you with, from vegan to full English, flat white to green detox. Just add friends and a hangover.