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Caffeine boost! 40 of the best indie coffee roasters

Can't function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends, from indie coffee roasters across the Muddy counties, to kickstart your day with a caffeine boost.
Muddy reviews: Bel & The Dragon Odiham

You know those all-rounder types that are good at pretty much everything? Yep, that's the Bel and The Dragon at The George - a stylishly appointed restaurant and inn on historic Odiham High Street.
8 cafés for hygge vibes this Autumn

Need a cosy bolthole to shelter from the outside world in? Head off the beaten track and order a flat white the size of your head in one of our handpicked locals.
It’s GBBO biscuit week! On your marks, get set, BAKE!

Ditch the HobNobs and get your bake on making these gluten-free Italian almond biscuits by Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi. They're made for dunking.
Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall

On its opening day, Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict - and is it worth a trip to North Cornwall?
Muddy review: The Running Horse Inn, Winchester

Looking for a pitstop for a Winchester weekender with the fam? Giddy up to this local inn for comfy rooms, classic British pub grub and a warm, friendly vibe.
Muddy review: Peat Spade Inn, Stockbridge

Eat, stay – and maybe try your hand at fly fishing – at this country pub in the heart of the Test Valley. Read on for the Muddy verdict.
The best afternoon teas in Hants & IoW

Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week? Or just really want to scoff some scones? Whatever your reason, here are 10 excellent afternoon teas in our 'hood. Bring out the cake stand, pronto!
Eat out to help out! Where to get a discount in Hants and IoW

Sick of cooking? Good news - from 3 Aug, you can get a 50% discount on your dinner and drinks when you eat in. Here are the pubs and restaurants to make your reservation at.
Ready, Steady, BRUNCH! Local spots we love

The perfect mix of relaxed ambience and foodie fun - it has to be brunch.
Stuffed crust four cheese pizza from Gozney

Don't know what to make for dinner? This cheesy recipe from pizza experts Gozney is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
Best summer pubs to head to when the sun shines

Need a sunny spot to settle in with a G&T? Here are the best pubs to enjoy a socially-distanced sip in across Hants and IoW. Cheers!
Smokin’! The perfect summer burger recipe

The weather's pulling a blinder this week, so fire up the BBQ and rustle up this bad boy with homemade ketchup (fancy!) from Muddy favourite The Pig group.
Quarantini time! Heston’s Gold Rush

Looking to up your cocktail creds during lockdown? We've rifled through Heston Blumenthal’s cocktail bible, so perk yourself up with a Gold Rush.
Provençal fougasse with green and black olives

Lockdown is the perfect time to get to grips with our favourite chewy loaf: sourdough. Ready, set, bake with this savoury share-and-tear number (you can skip the sharing bit if you like).
Speedy supper, anyone? Make THIS tonight

Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock for a meal that's quick, tasty and packed with protein.
Ready, set, cook! 8 new cookbooks for spring

Looking to up your cooking creds whilst in quarantine? Then you'll be needing our curated guide to the most useful and inspiring cookbooks for spring. Yes, chef!
Cook THIS for dinner tonight

Running out of ideas for midweek meals? Yup, us too. Take inspiration from the hottest new cookbook on the block by pop star Jessie Ware. Yum!
Asparagus tart with quails egg and prosciutto ham

This super-simple tart recipe, from Cotswolds based Gluts & Gluttony, makes the most of seasonal ingredients and takes a mere 30 minutes. Count us in!
Recipe: A salad for sunny days

This peach and lentil salad with warm pork tenderloin by renowned chefs Kate & Giancarlo Caldesi, is easy peasy, looks amazing and tastes delicious.
Restaurants with rooms

Dreaming of a foodie getaway? We've scoured the Muddy counties for hotel stays with serious culinary credentials for when lock-down lifts. Tuck in.
The best brunch in town

The most lipsmackingly indulgent meal of the day and we have 47 of the best ones to tempt you with, from vegan to full English, flat white to green detox. Just add friends and a hangover.