Explore the flavours of Somerset cider with chef Phil Vickery at Thatchers Farm. Discover how over 400 apple varieties inspire award-winning cider and simple, delicious cooking.

I have visited Shetland several times as my brother lived here for years as a resident doctor. He left in the mid-90s, so a return visit was well overdue, and I was really looking forward to it.

The Spanish Siberia is a 3-hour drive southwest of Madrid, home to the fabulous food of Esparragosa de Lares, is a small village surrounded by hills and rocky outcrops. It is famous for its asparagus, which grows wild in the autumn and winter months when the rains come. Three varieties of asparagus grow wild in the Esparragosa de Lares region, green, purple and white, and are delicious. A local cook made me a packed lunch with the preserved white variety, which was the sweetest I have ever eaten.

Attending the Bishop Auckland Food Festival in the picturesque market town of Bishop Auckland was an incredible experience. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with the delicious aromas of various foods from around the world.

It’s been a couple of years now since I visited Isle of Wight Tomatoes, and I was really pleased that we had the chance to go back and film again. The array of colours, shapes and flavours was a joy to see, and I could not wait to cook a couple of recipes using these wonderful fruits.

I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to do what I love every day and to inspire others to do the same. So please join me, if you can at one of my upcoming events.

Every year, I use my perfect turkey method and get the same superb results without fail. It works for all turkey and even turkey crown sizes if you adjust the cooking times from the tables below.