Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in the 2022 series of BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi writes on the Stray Ferret about her love of the area’s...
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Yemi’s Food Stories: making healthy eating delicious and irresistible
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in the 2022 series of BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi writes on the Stray Ferret about her love of the area’s food and shares cooking tips – please get in touch with her if you...
Boroughbridge vineyard hosts first food and wine fair
A North Yorkshire vineyard is to host its first food and wine fair this weekend. Dunesforde Vineyard is a six-acre site in Upper Dunsforth, four miles from Boroughbridge. The vineyard produces cool climate wines in one of the most northerly locations in the UK. The...
Yemi’s Food Stories: Rafi’s Spicebox Harrogate
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in the 2022 series of BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi writes for the Stray Ferret about her love of the area's food and shares cooking tips – please get in touch with her if you...
The hidden stories behind Harrogate’s newest chocolate shop
The Stray Ferret goes behind the scenes to discover more about brands and businesses in Harrogate and the surrounding areas. The first insider story is Neuhaus, a chocolatier that’s recently opened in Harrogate. Jean Neuhaus was a pharmacist who covered his medicines...
Knaresborough’s first food and drink week to begin on Monday
Knaresborough's first food and drink week will begin on Monday. Twenty-four businesses are involved in the venture, which runs from March 18 to Sunday, March 24. It is one of many events being organised this year by Knaresborough Business Collective. The collective,...
Yemi’s Food Stories: Brunch at The Hideaway in Boroughbridge
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in the 2022 series of BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi writes on the Stray Ferret about her love of the district’s food and shares cooking tips – please get in touch with her if you...
Yemi’s Food Stories: Cheers to a yummy new year
Christmas festivities are over, with many still getting creative with their leftovers, but our attention is now on ringing in the new year with loved ones. As we say goodbye to another year, what better way to welcome 2024 than with a celebration that comes with...
Yemi’s Food Stories: Last minute tips to keep your Christmas running smoothly
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in last year’s BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi writes on the Stray Ferret about her love of the district’s food and shares cooking tips – please get in touch with her if you want...
Yemi’s Food Stories: My festive favourites from local suppliers
Food often takes centre stage at Christmas, but there are so many elements to the Christmas meal, it can become overwhelming in the kitchen. So, this week I thought I’d share some of my festive favourites from local suppliers which will be sure to wow all your guests....
Yemi’s Food Stories: Christmas drinks to impress your guests
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in last year’s BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi will be writing on the Stray Ferret about her love of the district’s food and sharing cooking tips – please get in touch with...
Yemi’s Food Stories: Bringing a taste of Syria to the Harrogate district
Yemi Adelekan is a food writer and blogger who was a semi-finalist in last year’s BBC TV’s Masterchef competition. Every Saturday Yemi will be writing on the Stray Ferret about her love of the district’s food and sharing cooking tips – please get in touch with...
Yemi’s Food Stories: Behind the scenes at Harrogate’s Fodder
When I started the food column, one of the first places I wanted to write about was Fodder, because it’s a place I regularly go to for fresh produce. Fodder stands for everything the Yorkshire Agricultural Society believes in - a passion for Yorkshire, its farmers and...