Yesterday I decided to kill two birds with one stone. I’d been meaning to meet up with my friend John for ages and had also been wanting to check out The Blue Pig ever since it opened last year. So off we trotted to check out its delights as well as have a good old catch up. I love that there is a actually a blue pig hanging outside instead of a sign!

The Blue Pig is a Parisian-inspired bistro including a deli counter full of yummy fresh meat, bread, terrines, patés and cheeses. They have a seasonal menu that changes on a weekly basis, taking the best local and continental produce, which makes it a great place to build your own platter.

I decided to build my platter using the Milano Salami, Godminster Cheddar, Wild Mushroom and Apricot Pâté, Roast Onion and Garlic Bread Knots with a big dollop…