Herbies is a vegetarian café that has been in Exeter for as long as I remember. I use to visit with my mum back in the mid/late 1990s. Back then my mum and I usually opted for jacket potatoes, which were always huge! I have many memories of us coming away so full that we could barely move! We loved the food, but the service and surroundings …

Risotto made with carrot, onion, red pepper, fine green beans, peas and parsnip. Risottos make great vegetarian meals, and are very versatile. You can include any vegetables you like once you know the basic recipe for cooking the rice. This tried and tested recipe tastes delicious, whilst avoiding the gradual addition of stock often insisted upon …