Sarah Hardy is a trained, qualified and experienced freelance journalist, based in Norfolk. She worked for more than 20 years at Eastern Counties Newspapers (now Archant) where she became head of features for 10 years. She was also the launch writer on EDP Norfolk, a county-wide monthly lifestyle magazine.
It’s been on her bucket list for years and this summer Sarah Hardy finally made it to Carcassonne in southern France. Did it live up to her high hopes? Carcassonne has, for some reason, always intrigued me. Set in deepest southern France, I just found the idea of its medieval citadel, La Cite, all battlements… Read More »Carcassonne, France
It’s one of the lesser known Belgian cities but Ghent delights Sarah Hardy. With its rich medieval history, charming waterways, cultural highlights and massive foodie scene, Ghent is a great choice for a few days away. Add to all that the fact that you can get there very easily (and cheaply) from Norwich and what’s… Read More »Ghent, Belgium
The less rowdy baby sister of Majorca in the Balearics, is the perfect place for a sunny sojourn but it is fast becoming a foodie hotspot, reports Sarah Hardy. Menorca has long been a popular summer holiday choice for families in East Anglia, especially with direct flights from Norwich Airport. It’s easy to see why,… Read More »Menorca
It’s been on her bucket list for years and this summer Sarah Hardy finally made it to Carcassonne in southern France. Did it live up to her high hopes? Carcassonne has, for some reason, always intrigued me. Set in deepest southern France, I just found the idea of its medieval citadel, La Cite, all battlements… Read More »Carcassonne, France
It’s one of the lesser known Belgian cities but Ghent delights Sarah Hardy. With its rich medieval history, charming waterways, cultural highlights and massive foodie scene, Ghent is a great choice for a few days away. Add to all that the fact that you can get there very easily (and cheaply) from Norwich and what’s… Read More »Ghent, Belgium
The less rowdy baby sister of Majorca in the Balearics, is the perfect place for a sunny sojourn but it is fast becoming a foodie hotspot, reports Sarah Hardy. Menorca has long been a popular summer holiday choice for families in East Anglia, especially with direct flights from Norwich Airport. It’s easy to see why,… Read More »Menorca
Norfolk journalist Sarah Hardy has joined the team at North Norfolk Living Magazine, which is produced five times a year. In the winter 2021 issue, she writes about food and fashion. Fashion is all about Christmas party gear as we all – hopefully – get ready to get out and enjoy ourselves – whilst looking… Read More »North Norfolk Living
Sarah Hardy finds out more about Norfolk’s only home-produced mustard range, Montys. Today sees the launch of a new mustard powder for Norfolk, Montys, which is big news for all fans of home grown artisan foods. This full bodied mustard powder is the latest product from Sarah Savage and her Essence Foods business which she… Read More »Essence Foods
The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market offers its Garden Room as a fabulous wedding venue, discover Sarah Hardy. We all know The Hoste Arms, right? Set in fashionable Burnham Market, it’s one of the county’s most stylish hotels with almost 50 bedrooms, a large restaurant, atmospheric bar and extensive lounge areas plus the Garden Room… Read More »The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market
Norfolk journalist Sarah Hardy has joined the team at North Norfolk Living Magazine, which is produced five times a year. In the winter 2021 issue, she writes about food and fashion. Fashion is all about Christmas party gear as we all – hopefully – get ready to get out and enjoy ourselves – whilst looking… Read More »North Norfolk Living
Sarah Hardy finds out more about Norfolk’s only home-produced mustard range, Montys. Today sees the launch of a new mustard powder for Norfolk, Montys, which is big news for all fans of home grown artisan foods. This full bodied mustard powder is the latest product from Sarah Savage and her Essence Foods business which she… Read More »Essence Foods
The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market offers its Garden Room as a fabulous wedding venue, discover Sarah Hardy. We all know The Hoste Arms, right? Set in fashionable Burnham Market, it’s one of the county’s most stylish hotels with almost 50 bedrooms, a large restaurant, atmospheric bar and extensive lounge areas plus the Garden Room… Read More »The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market
Norfolk journalist Sarah Hardy has joined the team at North Norfolk Living Magazine, which is produced five times a year. In the winter 2021 issue, she writes about food and fashion. Fashion is all about Christmas party gear as we all – hopefully – get ready to get out and enjoy ourselves – whilst looking… Read More »North Norfolk Living
Sarah Hardy samples an intimate Table for Two at Hodson and Co in Aylsham. Where did you go?A friend and I were among the first to try Charlie Hodson’s Table For Two at his deli in Aylsham. A weekly event, it is a private table, with Charlie as your personal chef. What’s the vibe?The deli… Read More »Eating Out: Hodson and Co Cheese Room With Deli
Sarah Hardy tries the artisan Norwich Italian, Benoli, for the first time. A party of four of us – two couples – went to Benoli, on Orford Street in Norwich – pretty much on its first anniversary! It’s a trendy, stylish sort of place. Set over three floors, there’s a bar area downstairs, with tables,… Read More »Eating out: Benoli, Norwich
Norfolk journalist Sarah Hardy has joined the team at North Norfolk Living Magazine, which is produced five times a year. In the winter 2021 issue, she writes about food and fashion. Fashion is all about Christmas party gear as we all – hopefully – get ready to get out and enjoy ourselves – whilst looking… Read More »North Norfolk Living
Sarah Hardy samples an intimate Table for Two at Hodson and Co in Aylsham. Where did you go?A friend and I were among the first to try Charlie Hodson’s Table For Two at his deli in Aylsham. A weekly event, it is a private table, with Charlie as your personal chef. What’s the vibe?The deli… Read More »Eating Out: Hodson and Co Cheese Room With Deli
Sarah Hardy tries the artisan Norwich Italian, Benoli, for the first time. A party of four of us – two couples – went to Benoli, on Orford Street in Norwich – pretty much on its first anniversary! It’s a trendy, stylish sort of place. Set over three floors, there’s a bar area downstairs, with tables,… Read More »Eating out: Benoli, Norwich