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January 5, 2025

Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month: A Feast of Flavours Made Easy

January is National Slow Cooking Month, a time to embrace hearty, home-cooked meals that warm both the body and soul. If you’re looking to make the most of this celebration, investing in a versatile slow cooker like the Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker and trying out classic recipes like a Dorset Pork and Cider Casserole is the perfect way to get started. And for the finest ingredients, look no further than your local butcher, Ian Chatfield. The Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker* The Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker (6L OP350UK) is a game-changer for anyone w[...]

Markets, National Food and Drink Days, Restaurants

January 3, 2025

Enjoy Veganuary: Exploring West Kent’s Vegan-Friendly Scene

January marks the start of Veganuary, a month-long celebration encouraging people to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just curious to explore new culinary horizons, the local area offers a variety of vegan-friendly restaurants and ethical producers to make your Veganuary journey both delicious and meaningful. Vegan Dining The Ivy, Tunbridge Wells Located in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, The Ivy offers a sophisticated dining experience with an array of vegan options. Their carefully crafted menu includes dishes like ro[...]

Drinks, National Food and Drink Days

January 2, 2025

Gin and Juice

Raise a Glass to Ginuary: Celebrating Kent's Finest Gin Distillers As the festive glow of December fades, January brings with it the promise of fresh starts and new adventures. For gin lovers, it also marks the arrival of Ginuary — a month dedicated to celebrating all things gin. If you're looking to embrace this spirited tradition, there’s no better place to start than in Kent, the "Garden of England," home to some of the UK’s most innovative gin distillers. Among these are two standout producers: Greensand Ridge and Anno Distillers. Greensand Ridge[...]

Drinks, National Food and Drink Days, Pubs & Bars

January 1, 2025

Embracing Dry January

As the New Year rolls in, many people choose to take part in Dry January—a month-long challenge to abstain from alcohol and reset their drinking habits. But giving up alcohol doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavour or the joy of socialising. Across Kent, a growing number of independent businesses and pubs are stepping up to offer exceptional alcohol-free alternatives. Whether you’re looking for sophisticated mocktails, alcohol-free craft beers, or refreshing soft drinks, Kent has plenty to offer. Here are some of the best places to enjoy Dry January with[...]

Pubs & Bars

February 17, 2022

Ugly Beautiful

This is a post I never expected to be writing. It seems that a quiet revolution has happened at my local pub of late. The food had been pretty average/inconsistent since the departure of their wonderful chef Jay a number of years back (I am somewhat biased as Jay is otherwise known as 'him indoors'). In the years following this, there have been a number of people attempting to produce pub grub that did not stick around for long. Finally, the amazing Mark has taken over (he's been there a good while now, forgive me but I can't remember the exact date) and ha[...]

National Food and Drink Days

January 16, 2022

The Heat is On

January 16th is International Hot and Spicy Day! International Hot and Spicy Day is a wonderful moment for those of us that have a constant hankering for the spicy tingle of chilli at the root of our tongue. If you’re feeling that way this year in Tonbridge, then we’ve got some good news: there are plenty of spots for you to get your craving satisfied! I'm going to mention a couple of spots that I love here. If you’ve got a personal favourite then don’t be afraid to comment below! I love hearing from you, especially about your favoured local spots.[...]