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ince its founding in 1987, Dorset
Cereals has grown as a company
whose reputation is for making
premium breakfast cereals using only
kitchen-cupboard ingredients.
The company moved into its
current factory, in the heart of Prince
Charles’ Poundbury in Dorset, in
2001. That’s where they make more hristmas is coming. Be prepared. That’s the
than 25 million packs per year,
only way to make it through this festive season
employing 140 people.
of food relatively intact, according to the chefs
The iconic packs can be seen on we spoke to (p.39). Now, as much as we love
Christmas – it has pigs in blankets for a start – if you’re
more than two million breakfast
the designated cook in your house, what should be
tables across the UK and Dorset
a sugar-dusted dream of a holiday can quickly turn
Cereals makes the second most
stressful enough to disintegrate your paper crown with
popular branded muesli in thefearful
UK. perspiration. There’s lots to think about. From
The company’s distinctive products
what to serve on the big day (turkey? goose? beef?) to
which potentially torturous method you’re using to cook
don’t stop in the UK. Dorset Cereals
now exports to more than 70 it, the decisions come as thick and fast as the crowds of
people you need to feed.
countries around the world, with
So this issue of Menu is here, like an enthusiastic
growing international sales already
sous chef, to help with your prep. We have turkey
making up over 10% of the income.
cooking tips (p.8, p.32, p.39), and recipes for an entire,
Christmas meal – Starter, Main and Dessert in
All these things we’re ratherlovely
proud
The...Cook Book (p.29). Don’t slog around the shops,
of in our little factory in Dorset
and all because we believe thatChristmas
life shopping. We have present ideas for food
lovers (p.20), dates for Dorset’s thriving local producer
begins at breakfast.
markets (p18) and some Michelin-starred chutney for a
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hand-made gift (p.36). If all gets too much, close your
kitchen and eat out. There are recommendations for
where to go for Christmas dinner (p.39) and any special
HO HO HO!
occasion (p.53). So treat yourself
Robin Alway
about
their
county
favourites…
– you deserve it – and have
Group Editor
a great Christmas!
Breakfast of Champions
Dorset Cereals tell us
Tell us about your Dorset roots…
Dorset Cereals has been established in Dorset for 27
years, we’re a local work force who have a real passion
for Dorset and for the brand.
Contributor Elves
What are some of your favourite places to visit
Russell Brown
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ability
to support a local community.
and then heading to Padstow the approaching festivities, she’s
for a guest chef dinner and a demo also looking for healthy food and
great
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festival.
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important
tochildren’s
shop menus
locally,
two
toddlers.
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share
any you’ve
chutney
on
p.36
would
be
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great
seasonally and sustainably for food and drink?
found with us on Twitter.
present for any foodie friends.
You’re able to support local producers and businesses.
There is less waste. You also get to try lots of different
foods which you normally wouldn’t be able to find.
Who are your favourite Dorset producers?
Black Cow Vodka, Conker Gin, Portesham Wine,
Honeybuns, Dorset Tea, Fudge’s and the Dorset Fudge
Company.
Tom East
Sophie Atherton
has always been
an acclaimed
What’s
the one item of isDorset
food and drink we
a traditionalist
beer writer and
have
to
try?
when it comes to
the first woman
Limited
Edition Raspberry
& UK
White
Christmas. It’s
in the
to be Chocolate Muesli.
turkey all the
accredited as a
way for him and
What
are you favouritebeer
places to eat and drink in
he speaks fondly
sommelier. A
Dorset?
of birds from his home county of
group of people who know their
Crab
House
Café,
Hive Café,
The
Stable
in Weymouth
Norfolk.
But as it’s
Christmas
beer, our
Members
of Parliament,
letting that
pass. Arms inmade
her their The
Beer Sommelier
/we’re
Bridport,
Saxon
Stratton,
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the Year in 2013. However, she
(Poundbury).
Taste of Game, he’s tempted to try has absolutely no time for novelty
a Venison Wellington for the first Christmas ales. She instead
time. Funny
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mention
recommends
local brewslocal
that
Why
areyou
you
passionate
aboutsome
Dorset’s
that,
we
have
just
such
a
recipe
taste
much
more
of
the
season
and
producers?
this issue on p.25.
make great gifts for beer fans.
They make unique and tasty products that sum up
Dorset in a bite… or gulp... or swig.
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