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9 of Kent's traditional dishes

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Samuel Mathewson
Gypsy tart is an iconic Kentish dessert (photo: Thinkstock)

'Kent, sir, everyone knows Kent. Apples, cherries, hops and women,' proclaims a character in Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers. We have gathered some traditional dishes from around the county that were borne of the fruitful orchards and seas of Kent

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Pumpkin pie recipe

Thursday, October 10, 2019 Sarah Sturt
Delicious pumpkin pie

The chef-patron of Chapter One, Andy McLeish, on an old family favourite, pumpkin pie

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Recipe: Cannoli with strawberries

Monday, July 1, 2019
Cannoli with strawberries (photo: Severien Vits)

Recipe shared by Graham Garett, chef/patron of The West House Restaurant with Rooms in Biddenden

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Local Producers

What to try at Wye Farmers' Market

Monday, July 1, 2019 Words by Julie Friend. Pictures by Severien Vits
Family business VJ Game's meat stall is always popular and there are gluten-free choices too (photo: Severien Vits)

Working with Kent Farmers' Market Assoication, we put a different market in the spotlight. This time, Wye Farmers' Market

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Exploring Egerton Farmers' Market

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Words: Bruce McMichael. Pictures by: Severien Vits
Egerton Farmers’ Marke is a weekly gathering of up to 25 stallholders held inside the Millennial Hall

Working with Kent Farmers' Market Association, we put a different market in the spotlight each month. November is Egerton

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November 2018

Exploring Yalding farmers' market

Thursday, August 30, 2018 Words by: Bruce McMichael. Pictures by: Severien Vits
Gary and Lorraine Curd: a family tradition of market gardening (photo: Severien Vits)

Working with Kent Farmers' Market Association, we put a different market in the spotlight each month

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September 2018

Restaurants

Restaurant review: Chapter One, Orpington

Monday, November 4, 2019 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque
Roast grouse with choucroute (photo: Manu Palomeque)

The story of Chapter One continues to evolve under the expert touch of executive chef-patron Andrew McLeish

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10 Margate restaurants you need to try

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Samuel Mathewson
Margate is full of great restaurants (photo: nogbad, Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

From Creole-inspired seafood to rustic Italian dishes, Margate is rapidly becoming one of Kent's top places to eat. We've gathered 10 of the best places to eat in the town

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Food review: The White Horse, Dover

Friday, August 30, 2019 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque
The White Horse, Dover (photo: Manu Palomeque)

Visit The White Horse in Dover for a slice of ancient and contemporary history, a huge welcome and hearty, homely cooking without any airs and graces

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10 excellent fish and chip shops in Kent

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Samuel Mathewson
Best places for fish and chips in Kent (photo: gemredding, Getty Images)

From the classic battered cod and chips to vegan 'fish' and deep fried gherkins, everybody loves a good fish and chip shop. We have picked 10 of the best places for fish and chips in Kent

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Restaurant review: Verdigris in Tonbridge

Monday, July 29, 2019 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque
Classic Eton Mess with a twist (photo: Manu Palomeque)

New kid in town Verdigris is making a real impact on Tonbridge's burgeoning foodie scene

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Food

12 cosy winter pubs to visit in Kent

Friday, December 6, 2019 Samuel Mathewson
The George & Dragon, Speldhurst

Nothing beats finding a corner next to a crackling fire in a cosy pub, so we rounded up 12 of our favourites in Kent to escape the cold

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Breaking Winners of Kent Life Food & Drink Awards 2019 revealed!

Friday, November 29, 2019
Winners of Kent Life Food & Drink Awards 2019

After a glittering ceremony on 28th November, we can now proudly reveal the winners of this year's awards

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9 of Kent's traditional dishes

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Samuel Mathewson
Gypsy tart is an iconic Kentish dessert (photo: Thinkstock)

'Kent, sir, everyone knows Kent. Apples, cherries, hops and women,' proclaims a character in Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers. We have gathered some traditional dishes from around the county that were borne of the fruitful orchards and seas of Kent

Read full story »

Review: Afternoon tea at Eastwell Manor

Monday, November 4, 2019 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Fleur Challis and Peter Kociha
Tea is served in the plush, oak-panelled lounge (photo: Peter Kochia)

One of the many things we excel at is afternoon tea, and in Kent there are few finer settings than Eastwell Manor

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Restaurant review: Chapter One, Orpington

Monday, November 4, 2019 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque
Roast grouse with choucroute (photo: Manu Palomeque)

The story of Chapter One continues to evolve under the expert touch of executive chef-patron Andrew McLeish

Read full story »
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