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and sweet ciders,
decisions come as thick and fast as the crowds of
you need
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(p.8, p.32, p.39),
and recipes for an entire,
lovely Christmas
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liqueurs, vinegars,
juices meal
and–pickles.
The Cook Book (p.29). Don’t slog around the shops,
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lovers (p.20), dates for Dorset’s thriving local producer
markets (p18) and some Michelin-starred chutney for a
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
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– you deserve it – and have
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drinkers love the distinctive taste, delicious
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a Venison Wellington for the first
time. Funny you should mention
that, we have just such a recipe
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made her their Beer Sommelier of
the Year in 2013. However, she
has absolutely no time for novelty
Christmas ales. She instead
recommends some local brews that
taste much more of the season and
make great gifts for beer fans.