An Edible Voyage

June 2021 One of the pubs at the top of my list for visiting post lockdown was The White Horse in King's Sutton.  I first went the day I went to look around the house I ended up buying in a nearby village, and the horsebox cafe they had going over lockdown reminded me what a great place it is.   Set on the green of a quintessential village, just over the Oxfordshire border in West Northamptonshire, it draws you in with its inviting village pub looks.  And once inside, it gets better and better.  A traditional bar, cosy wood panelling and squishy arm chairs in front of log fires mean you'll never want to leave.  The food is exceptional.  Kicking off with home baked loaves, warm from the oven and served with home made butter, the small but perfectly formed menu showcases the best of the seasons.  With an emphasis on reducing food miles and supporting local producers, dishes are as inventive as they are flavoursome.  Pies seem to be a particular...

April 2021 What more could one hope to come across on a blustery, hilly cycle around Shetland Mainland than a cake fridge! Yes, that's right, a fridge full of home baked cup cakes, mint aero tiffin, original tiffin, caramel tiffin... as well as hand knitted socks, Whalsay made jams (lime and Shetland Reel gin is particularly moorish) and Orkney fudge.  Open 24/7 on an honesty basis, you can satisfy sweet cravings at any time of day or night. Grab your goodies and head a couple of 100m east along the road to enjoy the view of the shimmering blue grey sea and lush green hills from the picnic benches, or, if you're there at a conventional time, why not venture in to the tea room for an even wider selection of baked goods and hot drinks.  Find The Original Cake Fridge on the road from Aith, just before East Burrafirth.