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9 of Kent’s traditional dishes

Friday, December 18, 2020 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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Andy McLeish’s 3 perfect Christmas sides

Thursday, December 10, 2020
Roasted potatoes © Alex Bayev

Andy has a confession: he loves the side dishes almost more than he loves the roast turkey. Here are three of his all-time favourites. Article first published in Dec 2018

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December 2018

4 great Halloween-themed recipes to try at home

Tuesday, October 27, 2020
4 great Halloween-themed recipes to try at home

Here’s something for all ages at our Halloween supper – the cocktail can be adjusted to be alcohol free for the kids | Words: Julie Friend - Photos: Julie Friend

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Recipe: Baked field mushroom, wild garlic, spinach and Kentish Blue

Monday, March 23, 2020
Kentish Blue-topped stuffed mushroom recipe (photo: Severien Vits)

Recipe by kind permission of Karen Reynolds of Kincott Dairy

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Make the perfect Mother’s Day afternoon tea

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
[Poss LEAD pic]

What better way to spoil those special ladies in your life on Mothering Sunday than to prepare a delicious afternoon tea? Our award-winning food writer prepares a pretty table of delicious Kentish goodies

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Local Producers

Ad Feature Savouring the good things in life – reasons to try English wine

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Abigail Brown
English wine drinkers say it is unlike anything you can get in the supermarket. Picture: Mark Elliott

English wine is gaining in popularity and this winter could be just the time to try a few.

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Ad Feature Breaking the habit: 5 reasons why you should start shopping local

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Hannah Gosset
Foodari supply fresh local produce to businesses across the south of England (foodarihomedelivery.com).

From saving money to helping the environment, there are many reasons to embrace shopping local

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Shipbourne Farmers’ Market named one of UK’s best

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Shipbourne Market - before social distancing (photo: Severien Vits)

The farmers’ market has scooped a prestigious award again

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Restaurants

Restaurant review: Twenty Six, Southborough

Thursday, February 20, 2020 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque
The gorgeously intimate interior: 26 chairs for 26 people (photo: Manu Palomeque)

Led by a female Australian head chef, the Twenty Six is benefiting from a menu that celebrates sharing, seasonality – and the joys of brunch

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Review: Eastwell Manor, Boughton Lees

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Peter Kociha and Steve Lancefield
Push out the boat and stay in one of the Deluxe suites in the Manor (photo: Steve Lancefield)

Escape from the mundane into an elegant country house experience complemented by a rather gorgeous spa

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Food

Breaking REVEALED: The winners of the Kent Life Food & Drink Awards 2020

Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Read on to see our full list of winners!

The Kent Life Food & Drink Awards finalists, as nominated by our readers, are all local heroes in our opinion – meet the 2020 winners

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9 of Kent’s traditional dishes

Friday, December 18, 2020 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 »

Andy McLeish’s 3 perfect Christmas sides

Thursday, December 10, 2020
Roasted potatoes © Alex Bayev

Andy has a confession: he loves the side dishes almost more than he loves the roast turkey. Here are three of his all-time favourites. Article first published in Dec 2018

Read full story »
December 2018

Interview: A festive morning with Bake Off star Jane Beedle

Thursday, December 10, 2020 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque
Bake Off star Jane Beedle (photo: Manu Palomeque)

Kent Life spends a festive morning with Christmas Bake Off star Jane Beedle in her Faversham home. Article first published in Dec 2019

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Ad Feature Top Kent producers to visit for your Christmas food & drink

Thursday, November 5, 2020
Top Kent producers to consider this Christmas

Get everything you need to keep everyone fed and watered throughout the Christmas period or pick up a gift or two from these great Kent producers

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