A self-confessed kitchen klutz heads to the Michelin starred Northcote cookery school for some expert tuition

Super chef Steven Smith is cooking up something new at his Wiswell pub, the current holder of Lancashire Life's Restaurant of the Year

Open kitchens are appearing in restaurants across the country, but the North Lakes Hotel has taken the concept a step further.

A selection of dining options in Lancashire and the Lake District this summer

Lancashire is now a powerhouse on the British food scene and double Michelin star holder Mark Birchall is one of its driving forces. He spoke to Roger Borrell

A Lancashire family business with its roots in the Georgian era operates one of the north's most sophisticated breweries But this is no soulless beer factory.

Afternoon tea has grown in popularity as a summer pastime, here are a selection of some of the best on offer across the North West.

The county is playing an important part in the development of a culinary ingredient that has Michelin starred chefs in raptures. Martin Pilkington reports.

Suzie Bunner swapped her high pressure role in the NHS for the joys of cake making. But with her creations costing up to £4,500 it's a serious business. Roger Borrell reports

Moss Edge Farm from Cockerham and Atkinson's Coffee from Lancaster make the perfect blend.

Flour power has keen bread makers flocking to restored ancient mill on the Lancashire border

One small corner of Lancashire is turning into a haven for lovers of good food. Lancashire Life makes a meal of it.

Lisa Goodwin-Allen recently celebrated her first year as executive chef at Northcote with a stunning masterclass at the Obsession food festival. She spoke to Roger Borrell

Chris Neve is so passionate about fish that he once woke his wife in the middle of the night to eulogise about his catch

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The one half of the Hairy Bikers talks to Martin Pilkington about their national stage tour, cheese souffle and his dad's false teeth

Hipping Hall's Oli Martin tells Emma Mayoh about his amazing journey on one of television's toughest cooking challenges

When it comes to the crunch, diners at Dubai's seven star Burj al Arab hotel love crisps, relishes and chutneys made in Bowness. Emma Mayoh reports

Every dish has a touch of brilliance at Matthew Nutter's The Allotment vegan restaurant