Durham Tourism Blog

With the arrival of Spring, a great project to take on is growing your own herbs! There’s a special joy in tending to your little plants, and with a bit of water and sun, you’re bound for success! Whether it’s the earthy scent of oregano, the refreshing aroma of mint, or the robust flavours of rosemary and sage—having these herbs at your fingertips adds a touch of magic to everyday meals! It’s a small but rewarding pleasure.

Chef Alex Page’s favourite nursery to browse and select plants is

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday—the perfect day to cook a warming dish that soaks up the flavours of our local winter produce! To celebrate, Chef Alex Page is dishing up the Durham Coddle—a riff on the Irish classic, the Dublin Coddle.

Left: Tap and Tankard, Whitby by Photo by: February 26, 2024