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Devon’s Finest Vineyards
In this article, Stephen Barrett introduces us to some of Devon’s finest vineyards. There’s even a recipe which you will enjoy trying out. It was a welcome sight at Bistro One when one of my excellent...
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Tapas and New Wave Spanish Wine
Most of us that are interested in good food and wine will have heard the word tapas. But do you know what it means and where it came from? We asked Plymouth restaurateur Stephen Barrett to tell us....
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Stephen Barrett’s Fillets of Lemon Sole with Lemon and Orange Butter
Changing seasons bring different fish to our WestCountry Ports. If you are always looking for wonderfully fresh fish for your table this fabulous Lemon Sole dish will certainly fit the bill. At Bistro...
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Baked Cornish Cheesecake Bistro One style
When it comes to cheesecake there are plenty of recipes to experiment with. This one is foolproof. Variations can be considered but not until you have perfected this one! Cheesecake has an interesting...
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RECIPE: Salmon in Pastry
As a young waiter I remember my first ever dish of (real) Salmon. It was with the late John Dudley (Captain Jasper to you!) who had hired me to run the restaurant at Dudley’s Brewhouse in Kingsbridge....
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The Story of the Full English Breakfast
History tells us plenty about our eating habits! Breakfast tells us where we live and how we start our day. But what is the origin of the Full English Breakfast? “Break Fast” probably means exactly...
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The New Bordeaux
Add some sophistication to your dinner table with this introduction to the new Bordeaux by Stephen Barrett from Bistro One. The Insider’s View Looking back at wine lists from the past has given me the...
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The Oldest Pasty Recipe in the World
Here is the oldest pasty recipe in the world. Try it yourself, or share your own pasty recipe with us. A Bite of Pasty History According to most stories, the pasty evolved for Cornish tin miners, who...
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Five Delicious Superfoods for Super Health
Some foods are tasty, and some foods are good for you. Some foods though, are both. This round-up of the top five superfoods will help you stay healthy, and they taste great too. 1. Sweet Potatoes...
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How to Make Perfect Popcorn Every Time
It’s often the little pleasures in life that make the difference. There’s little more pleasant than settling down to watch a film with bowl of home made popcorn. Ironically, although popcorn is meant...
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