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  • cinema

    Superflashy Newsflash

    If it's new, exciting and happening in the Glos & Worcs 'hood, it's right here. Cue the trumpeter, all hail the Muddy newsflash with some delicious gossip - from a brand new boutique cinema to foodie news that will have you drooling.

  • cakes

    9 Drool-worthy bakeries in Glos & Worcs

    Bake Off is back on TV so time to drag out the food mixer. Can't be bothered? Fair enough! Put down that spatula and support these 9 drool-worthy bakeries instead.

  • blackberry smoothie

    Daylesford Kefir Blackberry Smoothie

    Mmm, what to do with all those blackberries? Make this super healthy smoothie with blackberry, mint and honey of course! Turn your juicy foraged finds into a go-to drink this Autumn.

  • woman with birds

    What’s on September guide – updated!

    Strap in and don the stilettos, we've got a scintillating September line up of fun for you. Find your happy place this month with our curated pick of 18 brilliant things going on near you.

  • river

    17 Beautiful pub gardens

    Bank Holiday incoming! (*prays to the sun gods*) head for the best spots in the shires with our curated pick of the best pub gardens for supping that spritz.

  • Muddy Reviews: Ingleside House

    Hollywood cool in the heart of the Cotswolds? Step this way madam. Tipped to be daringly different, and with it's own acclaimed restaurant and theatre, this boutique bolthole was on Muddy's A-list to review. Want to know what we thought? Read on.

  • 10 Awesome Afternoon Teas

    More scones, madam? Nibble your way through petit fours and finger sandwiches with our round up of Glos & Worc's awesome afternoon teas. Now which first, brew or bubbles? ...

  • Muddy Reviews: Tewkesbury Park Hotel

    Want a getaway that'll set your heart racing? Then put this stunning bolthole on your wishlist. With stand-out food, stylish decor and a truly cinematic setting Tewkesbury Park Hotel is a big hitter. Want to know what it's like to stay? Read our review here.

  • 12 Alfresco picnic spots

    What can top a delicious picnic on a summer's afternoon? Pack the scotch eggs and fizz and head for these supremo snacking spots for a fabulous alfresco picnic in a gorgeous beauty spot.

  • man on gate

    Muddy meets royalty! Peter Phillips epic new festival

    There's a hot new festival coming to Glos and it has a fabulously royal stamp. Muddy chats to Peter Phillips (son of HRH Princess Anne) about his new 'baby' - a food and drink festival with a sustainable twist. Want to know the royal MC's plans (and his own favourite foodie spots in the county?!) Then read on.

  • Best beaches in the South & South West

    Heading south for the summer? Then you'll be needing our guide to the 18 best beaches including the inside line on the best activities, foodie joints and sundowner spots.

  • Try this light but warming spring supper

    Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall's healthy take on this Scottish fish soup makes for a quick and hearty but healthy supper that's perfect for cool spring evenings.

  • Comforting classics from The Pie Room

    Ooh, is there anything more satisfying than good flaky pastry? These two tasty recipes from Calum Franklin's new cookbook The Pie Room are just the ticket.

  • Flipping good: four new pancakes recipes to try

    Had enough of lemon and sugar? Spice things up a bit this Pancake Day with an Iranian cardamom pancake, shredded duck pancake, or vegan version with blueberry compote.

  • Asian-inspired healthy dinners for reboot February

    January didn't quite live up to your healthy living expectations? Cosy food doesn't have to come at the cost of health. Try these tasty plant-based recipes made with warming ginger and miso.

  • 48 Mother’s Day afternoon teas that deliver

    Can't give mum a hug? This is a close second: tiny sandwiches, a lot of clotted cream, and an optional bottle of fizz. Here are the 48 best afternoon teas for delivery and takeaway around the country.

  • Fast and filling recipes for Feb

    No time/energy to cook (let alone make it healthy)? Don't worry, we've got you. Here are two low-effort, speedy suppers under 500 calories to feel good about.

  • Eat Better Forever, Hugh? Oh, OK then.

    Spent December scoffing mince pies? Whip up a veg-packed soup or hot pot from Hugh's new cookbook and feel the smug glow of a healthy New Year.

  • Cookbooks 2020

    The best cookbooks to buy now

    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.

  • 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. 

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

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