Winterdale Cheese on YouTube
28th March 2014Robert Llewellyn, star of Scrapheap Challenge and Red Dwarf has filmed an episode of Fully Charged at Winterdale Cheesemakers. The online showlooks at why we need to change how we think about energy consumption now. From looking behind the myths of renewable energy, to seeking the truth about electric cars, Robert Llewellyn demonstrates what the future…
The Minnis for Hire
27th March 2014The Minnis to hire ‘Sir Galahad’ – 1960’s VW Camper Van for outdoor catering events The Minnis Bar & Restaurant in Birchington, Kent has added ‘Sir Galahad’, a 1964 California Sundial split screen VW camper van to its outside catering team. The fifty-year old camper van will be available for private hire, with onboard catering …
Stephens Expands
Stephens Expands. After a strong trading year in 2013 and continuing growth Stephens Fresh Foods have confirmed that they will be making a significant investment in the development of their business and adding and additional warehousing unit to their existing suite of buildings in Lordswood, Chatham. This unit is on the same industrial estate as…
Mama Feelgoods available online
You can now buy all manner of local goodies from Mama Feelgoods online store! From hampers full of local produce to delicious cakes made by Mama herself. You can also purchase Gift Vouchers and Cake Decorating courses online – the perfect Easter gift! http://www.mamafeelgoods.com/shop/
Anno Distillers Gin Tours
Anno Distillers, Kent’s first micro-distillery and the first to distil gin in the county for 200 years are opening their doors for tours and tastings of the Anno Distillery in Marden. Anno Distillers have been selling their super-premium handcrafted Anno Kent Dry Gin to the public since October and it is going down a treat!…
Kent Producers clean up at Marmalade Awards
24th March 2014Marmalade purists would probably shudder at the very thought, but a new breed of makers of the breakfast table favourite are dipping their fingers into a more interesting pot of ingredients to a’peel’ to the next generation of marmalade lovers. Beer, honey, chocolate, yellow mustard seed and even seaweed all feature in the 2,000 plus…
The winners of The Taste of Kent Awards 2014
17th March 2014Celebrations took place across the county on Thursday 13 March, as the winners of The Taste Of Kent Awards 2014 were announced at a black tie dinner held at the Kent County Showground. The winners have been selected by an expert panel of judges from three finalists who were shortlisted for each award category. The…
Brogdale Foraging Walks Flurry
6th March 2014Delve into the Edible Garden of England Secret Hideaways From Wild Meadows to the Kent Coast Foraging walks will commence again at Brogdale as expert foragers Lucia Stuart and Michael White add more to the menu this spring. Brogdale introduced foraging walks last year in order to encourage more people to rummage for wild edible foods. After…
Holwood Farm’s Festival of Food
5th March 2014Back by popular demand – Holwood Farm’s Festival of Food A feast of culinary delights will tantalise the taste buds when Holwood Farm lays on its second Festival of Food. On Sunday 8 June, the farm shop will play host to some of the area’s finest artisan producers, who will be on hand to meet visitors and offer…
Kingcott Cheese on Countryfile
On last weeks episode John Craven got kitted out for some cheese-making at the home of Kingcott Cheese. John joined Steve and his Holstein Friesians who provide the milk and his wife Karen and their two sons, to make their delicious Kentish blue cheese. You can watch the program again until Sunday 9th March here….
