This article first appeared in the March/April 2023 edition of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photos by Georgina Piper Photography. The Isle of Wight is becoming part of me. This bit of land, an isle off an island, speaking the many tongues of the...
This article first appeared in the September/October 2023 issue of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photography by Julian Winslow. On her days in the workshop, Kate Sanger leaves behind the breaking waves and circling seagulls of her home in Freshwater...
This article first appeared in the July /August 2022 edition of Style of Wight magazine Today we’re on a sunny (and quite blustery) Ryde Esplanade to meet the Isle of Wight’s most witty, distinctive, and well-known drag performer — Quivers. Fresh from a late-night...
The Perfect Destination for Wedding Inspiration! Head to Cowes Yacht haven on Sunday 12th February between 10am-4pm to meet a wide range of local wedding suppliers and enjoy a live bridal catwalk show! FREE ENTRY Hand-Picked Wedding & Event suppliers Stunning...
By Jo Macaulay It was 20 years ago today… That John Giddings restarted the Isle of Wight Festival, and what a fabulous opening to the Island’s summer it has been for the past two decades. John says that it’s the best thing that he’s done in his career, and make no...
By Imogen Forsyth, Age 12, from Gurnard | Illustration Jules Marriner My name is Edward. I was meant to be the king of England in 1483, but that all changed the moment I was put on a carriage heading for The Tower of London aged only 12. I arrived in the morning...
CHICKEN MADRAS - for cosy nights in A hot, savoury, tangy, smooth, tomato-based curry that’s a firm favourite. This recipe recreates a typical Madras you would eat in a good Indian restaurant. Despite having relatively few ingredients, when cooked correctly it will...
A stunning bridal catwalk runway show Live stage performances Exclusive show offers Luxury goody bags for the first 100 couples Bar and catering VIP experiences and competitions VIP Experience tickets - NOW AVAILABLE Spoil yourself with VIP tickets and enjoy an...
by James Rayner, author of 'Isle of Wight Historic Food' Based on a recipe of 1845. Makes 10 300g strong white bread flour 150 - 175ml whole milk 50g unsalted butter, cubed 50g fine brown sugar or light muscovado, sieved 7g sachet of instant yeast 2 tsp. allspice 1⁄4...
By Will Steward, Living Larder 90g unsalted butter, soft90g golden caster sugar2 medium eggsFinely grated zest 1 lemon90g ground almonds1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste1 tbsp plain flour300g raspberries2 tbsp demerara sugar1-2 tbsp flaked almonds For the pastry 150g...