WELCOME
Ohh how excited am I for this issue !
For in a year that definitely feels more trick than treat do we have a treat for you ...
For we , the dedicated and massively food and drink obsessed team here at iK , have re-emerged from lockdown , flourished from furlough and are back with ... wait for it … our annual food issue - hurrah !
Oh yes dear readers , an entire issue of your favourite Kent magazine devoted to the wondrous produce , marvelous suppliers , and passionate farmers , butchers , vineyards , brewers , and restaurateurs that are dedicated to keeping us all fed and watered in style .
In association with pioneers of all things wonderful that are produced in our mighty county , Produced in Kent , we bring you over 50 pages boasting the best of Kent ’ s food and drink ; from farm to form , grape to glass , and grain to glass . Explore the benefits of shopping local , eating local and cooking up a storm with all things local too . From unboxed package free pioneers to mastering skills in the kitchen , we have you covered from p17 .
For the true foodies among you we bring you reviews of the simply incredible Hide & Fox on p62 , Macknade Elwick Place on p60 , and the new hot spot in Orpington , The Greek Meze on p59 ; and you also get to meet the inspired Adam Turley from The Old Bank in this month ’ s meet the chef on p64 .
Oh and to coincide with Kentish apple season we bring you some delicious recipes for you to fulfil your one a day from p49 , and , if like me , you are a stalwart GBBO fan ( hurry up new series already !) we have the must-have gadgets to get you winning star baker at home on p72 .
And of course that ’ s not all …
With our typical Halloween jaunts restricted this year , you can still get your spook on with our low down on Kent ’ s most haunted places on p12 .
Considering what your post-lockdown , lockdownpending life might look like , have a side hustle you want to take in a new direction or simply have the perfect Kent-based business waiting to take the county by storm ? We speak to some of Kent ’ s independent businesses who are doing just that and are ready to share their journey and hints and tips for small business success on p125 .
I for one can ’ t resist the temptation to crunch the fallen golden leaves as I navigate my way through the crisp October Kentish mornings ; embrace your inner autumnal child but look swish as you do so , courtesy of our must have autumn fashion on p102 .
And if like me you relish a fireside cuddle with your brood or simply the quiet , cosy time to curl up with a good read (* cough that ’ s this btw ...) before bedtime ; stoke your own fireplace style ideas from p87 , influence your autumn decor on p94 or be inspired to move to pastures new with our property section from p136 .
I ’ m off to rustle up some apple crumble cupcakes , plant myself in front of the fire and the TV and shout ‘ Ready , Steady , Bake !’
Hope you relish in the treats of October Kent !
TOASTING THE BEST OF KENT ’ S FOOD & DRINK WITH A COCKTAIL COURTESY OF ORPINGTON GPO . www . insidekentmagazine . co . uk
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Publisher Adam Ready Editor Samantha Ready Features Editor Sara Stephen Features & Online Content Editor Lisamarie Lamb Features Writer Jess Marshall Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Lorna Morris Graphic Designer Kareena Ross-Cumming Senior Account Manager Jerry Barrett Account Manager Nadene Weed Account Manager Anna Lockyer Administration Manager & Fashion Editor Karlene Gannon Contributors Abi Oleck , Declan Kingsley-Walsh , Floortje Hoette , Jon Butterworth , Kent Heating Solutions ( KHS ), Dr Lucy Glancey , Dr Mark Hudson-Peacock , Dr Nitasha Buldeo , Owen Pacey , Robert Reynolds , Dr Shirin Lakhani , Dr Sophie Shotter , Vicky Naylor Cover © Gokhan Goksoy / VR Agency for The Greek Meze
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