Taste and Tell

REVIEW: Asparagus tasting menu at gastro-pub showcased spring with an unusual dessert

See how five supermarket own Rosé wines taste.

See how five supermarket own Rosé wines taste.

I tried supermarket own Rosé wine and one made me want to stop drinking alcohol

A Morrisons Too Good To Go bag costs just £3.09

A Morrisons Too Good To Go bag costs just £3.09

I tried a Morrisons Too Good To Go bag and I was shocked by the amount of food

This fluffy dream took a mere 12-minutes to produce

This fluffy dream took a mere 12-minutes to produce

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Here's how I made 'the world's greatest baked potato' in just 12 minutes

Heckfield Place

Heckfield Place

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REVIEW: Michelin-star restaurant offers unique dining experience in stunning location

There's a Monster in Your Show

There's a Monster in Your Show

Review: Tom Fletcher from McFly's show was joyful and full of fun for young audience

Warbrook House Hotel in Eversley

Warbrook House Hotel in Eversley

Warbrook House Hotel

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Hampshire country hotel with an Indian twist - restaurant makes this an amazing stay

Kimberley Barber and her family went to Circus Extreme in Hampshire

Kimberley Barber and her family went to Circus Extreme in Hampshire

Circus Extreme brings its unbelievable jaw-dropping world-class show to Hampshire

Justin Hayward at The Anvil in Basingstoke

Justin Hayward at The Anvil in Basingstoke

'What a show Justin Hayward gave us on his visit to Basingstoke'

Champneys Forest Mere

Champneys Forest Mere

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REVIEW: Luxury escape at stunning forest spa hotel just 45 minutes from Basingstoke

I can't believe Aldi's Specially Selected Chocolate Bunnies tasted like this - are they better than Lindt?

I can't believe Aldi's Specially Selected Chocolate Bunnies tasted like this - are they better than Lindt?

Comparing Aldi’s chocolate bunnies to Lindt - I'm stunned they tasted like this

Not a single hot cross bun disappointed in the taste test

Not a single hot cross bun disappointed in the taste test

I taste-tested supermarket hot cross buns and it was tough to pick a winner

Aldi has so much to choose from when it comes to Easter chocolate - here's what I thought when I tried some of the supermarket's range

Aldi has so much to choose from when it comes to Easter chocolate - here's what I thought when I tried some of the supermarket's range

You name it, Aldi has it: I tried the Easter range and it's food coma-inducing

Would you buy a paper wine bottle?

Would you buy a paper wine bottle?

Has Aldi ended glass forever? I tested the first ever paper wine bottles

Fred Dinenage and Alex Dyke on stage at the Haymarket

Fred Dinenage and Alex Dyke on stage at the Haymarket

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Fred Dinenage brings unbelievable tales of friendship with the Krays to Basingstoke

Into The Melting Pot came to The Haymarket

Into The Melting Pot came to The Haymarket

'Into The Melting Pot is a touching and ingenious telling of a story as old as time'

Lola outside Hotel Chocolat

Lola outside Hotel Chocolat

I tried Hotel Chocolat's luxury tasting experience designed to find your 'love match'

I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and I'll be using it again

I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and I'll be using it again

We tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and it's so flippin' good!

The Greggs Valentine's Bake Tray contains seven different pastries

The Greggs Valentine's Bake Tray contains seven different pastries

I tried the Greggs Valentine’s Day Bake Tray and it was love at first sight

Aldi, Morrisons or Marks and Spencer - who has the best Valentines meal deal in 2024? Find out what I thought.

Aldi, Morrisons or Marks and Spencer - who has the best Valentines meal deal in 2024? Find out what I thought.

I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who

Hawk Conservancy Winter Woodland Lights

Hawk Conservancy Winter Woodland Lights

Hawk Conservancy's Winter Woodland Lights is perfect antidote to the winter blues

Fancy yourself a pizza for National Pizza Day but want to save a bit? Here are the top alternatives

Fancy yourself a pizza for National Pizza Day but want to save a bit? Here are the top alternatives

National Pizza Day

The best supermarket pizza? I tested heaps of pepperonis to find a cheesy winner

The amazing Chelsea Pensioners received a standing ovation before taking their seats for the concert

The amazing Chelsea Pensioners received a standing ovation before taking their seats for the concert

Review: Royal Marines bring the power of big band music to The Anvil

Will you be trying McDonald's new menu items?

Will you be trying McDonald's new menu items?

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I tried McDonald’s new menu items and I don’t want them ever to leave

Cote's cook-at-home menu

Cote's cook-at-home menu

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We tried Cote's new Alpine-inspired cook-at-home menu launched in Basingstoke

Only one of the ciders proved to be worth the money

Only one of the ciders proved to be worth the money

I blind tested supermarket ciders and only one wasn't a complete waste of time

I tried and failed when making Air Fryer pancakes - here's how not to do it

I tried and failed when making Air Fryer pancakes - here's how not to do it

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I tried making air fryer pancakes and I've never appreciated a frying pan so much

Does adding salt to a cup of tea make it nicer? I tested an American scientist's theory

Does adding salt to a cup of tea make it nicer? I tested an American scientist's theory

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Salt in tea? Conscript me this second in the fight against American tomfoolery

Have you tried any of these alcohol-free alternatives to wine, beer, gin or cider? Let us know what you thought

Have you tried any of these alcohol-free alternatives to wine, beer, gin or cider? Let us know what you thought

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I tried alcohol-free wine, beer, gin & more - I don't understand the point of it

See what I thought of Aldi's new vegan range.

See what I thought of Aldi's new vegan range.

I tried Aldi’s new vegan range and there's one item you should avoid

For £3.15, I got five doughnuts and a sandwich from Greggs

For £3.15, I got five doughnuts and a sandwich from Greggs

I tried a Greggs Too Good To Go bag and it’s a good job I’ve got a sweet tooth

Costa Coffee has launched Hot Milkshakes in three flavours this January - here's what I thought

Costa Coffee has launched Hot Milkshakes in three flavours this January - here's what I thought

I tried Costa Coffee's new Hot Milkshakes and they're a game changer

Priscilla offers a quiet and grounded approach to Priscilla's relationship with Elvis Presley

Priscilla offers a quiet and grounded approach to Priscilla's relationship with Elvis Presley

Priscilla review: A grounded perspective of life behind the scenes with Elvis

The Albion Band will be at The Haymarket on Friday, December 22

The Albion Band will be at The Haymarket on Friday, December 22

'A wholesome hygge Christmas performance for the over 60s'

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Mayflower Theatre Southampton

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Mayflower Theatre Southampton

Mayflower Theatre

'We took a trip to Hampshire's biggest panto - and it had us laughing for days'

Mono Pizza, based in Highfield Chase

Mono Pizza, based in Highfield Chase

The newest takeaway that serves up handmade pizza that you need to try

Tylney Hall panto Cinderella by Chaplins Pantos

Tylney Hall panto Cinderella by Chaplins Pantos

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Luxury Hampshire hotel puts on Cinderella on the small stage

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out

Help! There's an Elf in My House at Proteus Creation Space

Help! There's an Elf in My House at Proteus Creation Space

'Magical Basingstoke show saw us transported to another Christmassy world'

Timothée Chalamet and an able supporting cast bring Wonka to life superbly

Timothée Chalamet and an able supporting cast bring Wonka to life superbly

Wonka review: An earnest and whimsical tale which spreads pure Christmas joy

The Sixteen: Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610

The Sixteen: Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610

'The concert was unamplified joy': Review of The Sixteen at The Anvil

Paultons Park Christmas events 2023

Paultons Park Christmas events 2023

'Christmas has landed at Paultons Park - we wrapped up warm for some fun times!'

Kimberley Barber and her children Eddie and Rosanna at Birdworld near Farnham

Kimberley Barber and her children Eddie and Rosanna at Birdworld near Farnham

'Birdworld - an unusual place to countdown to Christmas but a family hit nonetheless'

Mr White's offers a traditional afternoon tea for £25 per person

Mr White's offers a traditional afternoon tea for £25 per person

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I tried afternoon tea at a Marco Pierre White's restaurant and it was a cosy delight

Norton Park Hotel and Kimberley Barber

Norton Park Hotel and Kimberley Barber

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'Norton Park made a great base to enjoy Christmas shopping in Winchester'

Windsor Great Illuminations

Windsor Great Illuminations

REVIEW: Magical and mystical illumination trail in woodland park is 'mind-blowing'

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test

Christmas has arrived in Festival Place

Christmas has arrived in Festival Place

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We enjoyed a festive day out in Festival Place and this is why you should too

We tried pizza from the newest pizzeria in the town, and here's what we thought

We tried pizza from the newest pizzeria in the town, and here's what we thought

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We tried pizza from the newest pizzeria in the town, and here's what we thought

The BATS cast of Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat at The Haymarket

The BATS cast of Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat at The Haymarket

Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society

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BATS sold out Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is an absolute treat

Terje Isungset were at The Anvil on Saturday, November 11

Terje Isungset were at The Anvil on Saturday, November 11

'Terje Isungset Ice Quartet are a Norwegian band unlike anything I’ve ever seen'

Here is what I thought about Caffè Nero's new festive range.

Here is what I thought about Caffè Nero's new festive range.

I tried Caffè Nero's brand new Christmas range and one item was by far the best

Costa Coffee's Christmas menu is delicious

Costa Coffee's Christmas menu is delicious

I tried Costa Coffee's new festive menu - it's cosy and tastes like Christmas

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