Food & Drink, oysters, Recipes, Review, What's Happening

Oyster shucking, sweet and savoury

A brief introduction to the Danish Oyster Festival which was held recently in the seaside holiday town of Romo, where rock oysters are threatening to overwhelm the native breed,

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About Me, Books & Films, Christmas, Citrus Notes, Food & Drink, Recipes, Review, United Kingdom, What's Happening

DECEMBER 11: Getting ready for Christmas with some homemade flavoured vodka, or gin as I like to call it.

THE LEMON GROVE CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR: December 11 All gins must be distilled or steeped with juniper berries and then with any botanicals you fancy.  Here I’ve got three bottles of The Lemon Grove Flavoured Gin ™ 😉, each of 500ml.  First in the lineup is Vanilla and Lemon; then Chilli and Lemon, and finally Lemon […]

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Books & Films, Food & Drink, United Kingdom, What's Happening

Gathering to nourish the beauty of artisanal craft

Food production is the single biggest impact that humans have on nature, says Tristram Stuart, founder of the UK-based Toast Ale and activist for sustainability across the food and drink world. Stuart’s words can be found in a new book, Gather & Nourish, put together by a niche publisher carving a name for itself for […]

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