Individual Blackberry and Apple Crumbles

Individual Blackberry and Apple Crumbles

By Evelyn Joyce, Balance + Glo  For me, the change from summer to autumn is synonymous with British hedgerows full of plump blackberries just waiting to be foraged. There is something quite satisfying about searching out the best of the crop and returning from a walk...

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Isle of Wight Distillery launch new Mermaid Gin & Tonic

Isle of Wight Distillery launch new Mermaid Gin & Tonic

The team at Isle of Wight Distillery, home of Mermaid Gin, has just launched its first-ever ready mixed Mermaid & Tonic  – a blend of its signature award-winning gin paired with Indian light tonic.  The can is printed and plastic-free, plus 100%...

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A magical evening of music with Katie Melua

A magical evening of music with Katie Melua

On Friday 16th July, Style of Wight enjoyed a magical evening of live acoustic music from bestselling singer/songwriter recording artist Katie Melua in the beautiful natural woodland setting of Robin Hill Country Park. A new event concept for 2021, The Woodland...

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Christmas Polenta Cake (gluten free) – Caffé Isola

Christmas Polenta Cake (gluten free) – Caffé Isola

Caffè Isola’s Viviana Burgess shares the secret to her classic Sicilian Christmas Polenta Cake Ingredients 225 g butter 225 g sugar 3 eggs 125 g polenta 125 g ground almonds 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp mixed spices 5 clementines 50 g mixed peel 150 g mixed dried fruit...

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Christmas Ham – Isle of Wight Meat Co.

Christmas Ham – Isle of Wight Meat Co.

Isle of Wight Meat Co. share their classic choice for a festive feast. Ingredients 2 kg cured boneless gammon ham (£12.50 per kilo from Isle of Wight Meat Co.) 1 onion, quartered 2 carrots, chopped 1 celery stick, chopped 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tsp coriander seeds...

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Beef Wellington – Farmer Jacks

Beef Wellington – Farmer Jacks

The expert butchers at Farmer Jacks share their show-stopping Christmas recipe. Ingredients 500 g beef tenderloin fillet (from £27.00 per kilo at Farmer Jacks) Salt and pepper Extra virgin olive oil 500 g mushrooms 4 thing slices Parma Ham 2 tbsp English mustard 250 g...

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POLAR plans are still sparkling at Robin Hill

POLAR plans are still sparkling at Robin Hill

Despite the newly-implemented government restrictions and second lockdown, the Robin Hill team remain dedicated to providing a truly magical Christmas experience for Islanders this year. The second instalment of POLAR, the park’s winter woodland spectacular, is due to...

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Reader Offer

Reader Offer

WIN a two-night stay in this yurt Island Yurts are very pleased to offer a two-night stay in one of their luxurious yurts for two people. CLICK HERE TO ENTER Situated on Bembridge Harbour, just yards from the water's edge, Island Yurts have this wonderful glamping pod...

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Afternoon Tea at Albert Cottage

Afternoon Tea at Albert Cottage

Afternoon Tea at Albert Cottage raises money for Island Charities Lady Grylls and Style of Wight Magazine hosted a fundraising Afternoon Tea at Albert Cottage Hotel, organised by Black Swan Events, and over £2,500 was raised for the Dementia UK Admiral Nurses IW...

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