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9 of Kent’s traditional dishes

Tuesday, May 12, 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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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
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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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Classic pancake recipe

Thursday, February 20, 2020
Pancakes

Shrove Tuesday falls on 25 February so why not make some classic pancakes using local eggs from your favourite market and maybe even stoneground flour from Pure Kent?

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Recipe: Orange and spiced chai latte cake

Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Jane Beedle's orange and spiced chai latte cake

Bake Off star Jane Beedle shares her recipe for this delicious festive cake

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Local Producers

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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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

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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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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Food

How this Oare pub is helping during the lockdown

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Words: Sarah Sturt. Photos: Manu Palomeque
Three Mariners, Oare (photo: Manu Palomeque)

Kent Life’s 2019 Pub of the Year, the Three Mariners, is living up to its top award by helping its community during these difficult times

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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

Read full story »

Win WIN a hamper of gin from Sky Wave Gin worth £175

Friday, May 15, 2020
Win this gorgeous hamper from Sky Wave Gin worth £175

We have teamed up with the Oxfordshire distillery to offer one lucky winner a gorgeous hamper of gin

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9 of Kent’s traditional dishes

Tuesday, May 12, 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 »

Lockdown restaurants: Takeaways and deliveries in Kent

Friday, May 1, 2020 Samuel Mathewson
Food delivery in Kent during coronavirus (photo by Niklas Rhöse on Unsplash)

These Kent restaurants are offering delivery and takeaway services during the lockdown – so keep supporting local businesses while enjoying delicious local food

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