EXCEPTIONALLY TASTY TOP TIPS FOR A FOODIE FEBRUARY

Do something a little different with your food hobbies this month with Sunbites, the exceptionally tasty multigrain snack

1 Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb

From 17-19 February, celebrate the heritage of this quirky pink vegetable. The festival includes live demonstrations and workshops from local food and drink producers, showcasing rhubarb’s importance to the local economy.

2 A bite-sized snack with a difference

Sunbites are a delicious wavy snack packed with wholegrains, and they’re full of delicious natural flavours, including sun-ripened sweet chilli or sour cream & black pepper.

3 Spice up a seasonal chutney

No hearty winter cheese board is complete without a spicy chutney and, for a bit of extra heat, why not go for a scrumptious tomato and chilli? Everyone has their own personal spice level, but jalapeños have a perfect all-round flavour.

4 Rye Bay Scallop Week, Rye, East Sussex

Now in its 15th year, this bayside festival on

18-26 February celebrates a county favourite – caught scallops. For a touch of history as you dine, go for scallops at The Mermaid Inn, a 15th-century property full of character and old-school charm. Back at the festival itself, enjoy tastings, cookery schools, demos and live music, all outside.

5 Unusual uses for black pepper

It’s not just a great seasoning, it’s also a flavour enhancer in puddings. It adds an intriguing contrast when folded into a soufflé and really brings out the sweetness when sprinkled on strawberries.

6 Indoor Food and Craft Market at The Biscuit Factory, Edinburgh

From 25-26 February, this funky urban space hosts a plethora of stalls selling unique crafts and tasty treats from local suppliers, with cuisines hailing from all around the globe.