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Love bites

DELIVERING DELICIOUSNESS: Cupcake queen Christine Clark with some of her irresistible creations

1:52pm Thursday 25th February 2010

A cupcake is the perfect little indulgence for all sorts of occasions, says Sharon Griffiths.

Sunday best

Mother and son team Pauline and Adrian Billau

1:56pm Thursday 25th February 2010

It’s worth braving a bit of bad weather for good Yorkshires, says Mike Amos.

A family affair

TEAMWORK: Eleanor Smith and her mother Ruth in the cafe kitchen

12:50pm Monday 25th January 2010

Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring, as the mother and daughter team behind a Durham city centre cafe have proved. Jenny Laue tucks in.

What cards!

BEST OF BRITISH: The Rose and Crown, owned by Chris and Alison Davy

12:44pm Monday 25th January 2010

Joking apart, there’s plenty to smile about at the Rose and Crown, says Mike Amos.

Cooking with the G-force

Lady Georgina and Caroline Whalley;

11:38am Friday 1st January 2010

A new cookery school has been set up within the sumptuous settings of a Georgian stately home. David Roberts packs his pinnie (but forgets a map) and heads off to Middleton Lodge.

Taking wing

TOTAL REFIT: Once a pub, the Fallen Angel opened a year ago

12:44pm Tuesday 29th December 2009

The man who grew Durham Pine has been branching out a bit, says Mike Amos.

Chocs away!

THE TEAM: At Christmas, the Darlington patisserie make so much more than chocolates

12:30pm Monday 30th November 2009

IF chocolate is your idea of Christmas present heaven, Darlington chocolate experts Robineau have it all wrapped up. You can now order all your favourite flavours from their new website – robineau.co.uk – and have them delivered anywhere in the UK.

Short orders

MAKING AN IMPRESSION: Assistant manager Andrew Gedney, outside the beautifully appointed Black Horse at Kirkby Fleetham

12:05pm Monday 30th November 2009

Mike Amos pops along to give us the low-down on the Black Horse at Kirkby Fleetham

Oh, Vienna!

CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA: Anita Tasker

12:12pm Monday 30th November 2009

Have yourself a continental Christmas with some Viennese festive treats, says Maxine Gordon

Best in Britain... and that's no porky pie

PIE MEN: Roger Gaunt, top, outside his Ripon shop

12:10pm Wednesday 28th October 2009

Prince Charles loves them and they have been lauded in the national press as the best in Britain. Ruth Campbell discovers what makes an Appleton pork pie so special and why the man who makes them would make a terrible celebrity chef/