Too sexy for my wellies
Cookery editor Philippa James meets a farmer who is ahead of the field when it comes to looks READ MORE » 
There’s a girl in my soupTwo young women in Carnforth are creating the latest stir in the soup world. Charlotte Taylor reports READ MORE » 
Vision of AngelsLancashire Life Lunch
Angels of Ribchester
The Ribble Valley's reputation as a gastronomic centre has been given wings by a new venture, reports Ray King
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIRSTY THOMPSON READ MORE » 
The Red Pump Inn's super-slow roasted belly porkASH Rehman's experience in AA rosette restaurants and hotels throughout Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria over the last 10 years has helped make the Red Pump Inn one of the success stories of the Ribble Valley.
Ash has been Head Chef for over a year and enjoys the tasty rustic food the team prepare for the menu at the award winning inn. 'Our food is like really good dinner-party food; not too fussy but very tasty and predominantly from locally sourced produce, like our extremely popular really slow-roasted belly pork dish.
Even in the heat of the summer we cannot take this off the menu it's that good! It's a simple dish prepared and cooked well and is very tasty, that's what we're all about here at the Red Pump; you really cannot go far wrong with good ingredients treated well.' The owners Martina and Jonathan Myerscough subscribe to the ethic of high quality ingredients prepared on site and with flavour first. 'We're all boringly passionate about food!' says Jonathan. READ MORE » 
Goosnargh Duck Oven roasted 'Horns Style'SINCE the beginning, the Horns has been famous for its duck,’ says Mark Woods. It was a tradition started by his parents more than 50 years ago and, even now, duck accounts for almost half of the meals they serve.
‘The menu has expanded a little over the years, taking in the assortment of produce available around the area,’ he adds. ‘We are spoilt in Lancashire because we have all these wonderful ingredients on our doorstep. ‘People travel from all over the country to sample our roast duck. It's the way we serve it, keeping it simple and letting the full flavour of the meat come through.
‘It's a few years since Reg Johnson called in and said ‘‘Just try some of these, Mark. I think you'll like 'em.’’ And bingo, the Horns - already famed for the beloved duck - now had a local supply less than 2 miles away. The rest, as they say, is history.’ READ MORE » 
Ice CreamHuntley's Moo 2 You - Samlesbury, Near Preston Phone: 01772 877309 Website: www.huntleys.co.uk Available from their farm shop and other fine food retailers in the North West. Dowsons Dairies - Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn Phone: 01254 812407 Website: www.mrsdowsons.co.uk Available from outlets and restaurants across the region, call for further details. Frederick's Ice Cream - Charnock, Near Chorley Phone: 01257 263154 Website: www.fredericksicecream.co.uk Availability: Supplied to the trade and through their own ice cream parlours. READ MORE » 
Sylhet Restaurant
Sylhet Restaurant, Whalley Road, Langho near Clitheroe BB6 8DD. 01254 247998 READ MORE » 
The Millstone Hotel
The Millstone Hotel, Church Lane, Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7JR, UK. 01254 813333 READ MORE » 
Your Restaurant Directory for Lancashire LifeA selection of Restaurants in Lancashire
Have a look at Lancashire's hot list of places to eat... READ MORE » 
Farmer's market on your doorstepTod Bulmer's veg boxes have grown into a £1 million business. Susan Press looks at this amazing success story. READ MORE » 
| Full steam aheadRay King takes a trip to Euxton’s latest gastropub for a first class Lancashire Life luncheon READ MORE » 
Honey, I changed my lifeCraig Hughes was a high-flying academic until illness struck. Now, with the support of his wife, he is a hive of industry. Martin Pilkington report READ MORE » 
Lancashire Life Luncheon - Red Bar & RestaurantJo Fielding has surrounded herself with a formidable team to run a brilliant new Lancashire restaurant. Ray King reports
PICTURES BY JOHN COCKS READ MORE » 
Pork and chorizo kebab, spicy toasted almond riceDINO'S bar and grill at The Alston in Longridge combines the talents of Portuguese and English chefs to make an exciting fusion of flavours and styles. Jorge Estevno has 11 years of experience working in some of the most prestigious golfing resorts in the Algarve including Penina and the Parque de Floresta. With him is Andy Cornall, who has five years experience working in restaurants in Preston and, most recently, Morzine, which is in the French Alps. READ MORE » 
Philippa al frescoOur cookery editor Philippa James hails local food heroes,swoons over samphire and cooks in the Lancashire countryside
Main pictures by Neil Hickson READ MORE » 
West Tower Country House Hotel and Restaurant
West Tower Country House Hotel and Restaurant, Mill Lane, Ormskirk L39 7HJ. 01695 423328. www.westtower.co.uk READ MORE » 
The Wayfarer country pub and restaurant
The Wayfarer country pub and restaurant, Alder Lane, Parbold WN8 7NL. 01257 464600 READ MORE » 
Sakura teppanyaki
Sakura teppanyaki restaurant, sushi and noodle bar, 78 Fishergate, Preston
Tel: 01772 828588, www.sakurapreston.co.uk READ MORE » 
Go WestIt may be centuries old but Aughton's West Tower Hotel and Restaurant proved to diners at the latest Lancashire Life luncheon that it is not stuck in the past. With a light, airy and contemporary restaurant and a new cafe bar it is the place to be for local foodies. READ MORE » 
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