Stray Kitchen is our new monthly column written by food writer, Stephanie Moon, about her take on apples and the many ways they can be used.
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Stray Kitchen with Stephanie Moon: It’s Apple Time
Stray Kitchen is our monthly column all about food written by renowned local produce expert, food writer and chef, Stephanie Moon. Stephanie studied at Craven College, Skipton. She then did a work placement at London's five-star hotel/restaurant, The Dorchester....
StrayArt with Johnny Messum: The significance of bronze
In this month’s StrayArt column, Johnny talks about the importance of bronze and the useful ways sculptures can be placed in your garden.
Strayside Sunday: “Levelling Up” means acting now to help the North
This week Paul looks at how the Covid North/South divide is damaging the Conservative party. “Levelling up” he argues means acting now to lessen the geographical inequalities exposed by this crisis…
Stray Foodie: Grantham Arms, Boroughbridge
The Stray Foodie reviews her dining experience at Grantham Arms in Boroughbridge, detailing her thoughts on the vegetables and service.
COLUMN: Rescued ex-breeding dogs need special love…
Gracie the English Bulldog was featured in the Stray Ferret Pet Rescue Club last weekend. In this column Kimberley Metcalfe a Harrogate based dog expert gives advice to anyone who wants to give an ex-breeding bitch like Gracie a happy home.
COLUMN: Are you married to a narcissist?
Harrogate family lawyer, Laura Mounsey, discusses the different signs that suggest you may be married to a narcissist and how to break free.
Strayside Sunday: A whole new meaning to “keeping up with the Jones”…
This week Paul wonders at the recent activity of the Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones and questions whether all event venues in the district are equally deserving of support..
COLUMN: It’s easy to say now is not a good time for devolution
This week’s political columnist is John Harris CBE from Harrogate. John who has long campaigned for a single Yorkshire authority asks if the government may be about to do another u-turn as doubt and uncertainty grows about the prospect of devolution for North Yorkshire.
Stray Jewels with Susan Rumfitt: The magic of silver
The Stray Ferret’s new column, Stray Jewels, written by BBC Antiques Roadshow specialist, Susan Rumfitt, will be reviewing gems of Yorkshire.
Strayside Sunday: Now is the time to seek a better future for our children
As Paul watches his daughters struggle with the impact of coronavirus, he pauses and looks at what he believes is a better way forward, post covid
Stray Foodie: Vista View Bistro at How Stean Gorge, Nidderdale
The Stray Foodie reviews her experience of How Stean Gorge’s Bistro in Nidderdale, where she discusses her love of Prawn Cocktail and breath-taking views.
Strayside Sunday: Covid testing should be devolved to local authorities
This week Paul argues that test and trace should be given to local authorities to deliver as the top down approach is a “disaster”.. and now is not the time for our local MPs to tow the party line and saying it’s going well…
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Stray Kitchen with Stephanie Moon: It’s Apple Time
Stray Kitchen is our new monthly column written by food writer, Stephanie Moon, about her take on apples and the many ways they can be used.