With thanks to our amazing judges: Sir Richard Richard FitzHerbert Jean-Claude & William French Wine People and of course Andrij ajurkiw & our adjudicator & announcer Andie Taste the Seasons A fabulous afternoon was had by all. Full results to come in a day or two.

Just made a crowdfunding pledge to Kay Hawkins (@The_Quirky_Cook), the magazine's version of "Pam the Jam"! Kay is raising money to grow her artisan business into a larger brand. Please give her your support and let's make it happen! crowdfunder.co.uk/make-a-pledge-…

#GBBO legend Mary Berry has very kindly offered to do an interview for the next issue. But, as I've interviewed her already, I thought it might be nice if our readers posed the questions this time. Soooo, what would you like to know from Mary? facebook.com/tastetheseason…

Are there any Derbyshire food and drink companies doing anything extra special for Christmas/winter this year? Something that might make a feature? If so, please let us know!

Keep the questions for Mary coming, folks. I still need a few more.

Absolutely delighted to announce that we've been shortlisted for the Midlands Media Awards for the sixth successive year. This year, we're up for Magazine of the Year - a title we won in 2013 and 2016. Can we do the hat-trick? We shall find out next month! #mma #mma2018

Fab morning drinking @BuxtonRoastery coffee up at Peak District Deli, Rowsley, today. This afternoon, we're off to Matthew Walker, Heanor, to check out the Christmas puddings. It's a hard life! 😉

Done five pages of the winter magazine today - and more still to do! If anyone wants to advertise, there's still space. We also have one competition slot free!

Just finished writing my Peak District Deli feature - absolutely love the passion of Lauren and Ralph, who are working so hard to promote Peak District farmers and producers. Chestefield Food and Drink Awards tonight. Squee!

Having the best time at Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards tonight. Loving it! Food as excellent as always. Well done, students! #CFDA18

Close run thing on the winners' predictions league between me and editor Phil from the Derbyshire Times! 😁 #CFDA18

Wednesday night is pizza night ! Tempt your taste buds tonight with our special pizza, Roasted red pepper, grilled courgette, olives, feta and thyme ! Alex has been on dessert duty and has made lemon meringue pie, tarte tatin and Diam bar cheese cake #yum #artisan

Late adverts still coming in for the Christmas/winter issue, out on Nov 21st. If you want an ad, please let me know - there's still time - but hurry! We go to press on Tuesday night.

A fabulous publication that has a wide reach and discerning readership - #Derbyshire food and drink producers should support this...

That's another issue gone to press, hours before deadline for once. Pub later! :-)

Tonight, we'll be at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, for the Midlands Media Awards, where we've been nominated for Magazine of the Year. You can follow the results live on Twitter using the hashtag #MidlandsMediaAwards2018. Looking forward to a great night!

Made a big decision re: the future yesterday - then got shown a big opportunity today. One door closes, another door opens!

Looks like I'm going to have to take at least three people to the Small Claims' Court. Always been a last resort for me, but I'll do it if I have to - and right now I have to as I need to finalise my accounts. If you're in business, pay your bills on time, folks. It's so basic.

More on my views on businesses who think it's fine to ignore invoices - for weeks, months or sometimes even years. I NEVER write off a debt. NEVER. facebook.com/tastetheseason…