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Try and think of a summer song that includes negative lyrics … I bet you can ’ t . Gershwin had it right way back in the 1930s when he proclaimed , ‘ the livin ’ is easy ’, and Will Smith hit the nail on the head with his 90 ’ s smash hit , Summertime – summer is indeed the ‘ time to sit back and unwind ’. It is , finally , summer ! No matter what the weather holds ( come on sunshine , we ’ re rooting for you !), here at iKHQ , we ’ re channelling kick-back-and-relax vibes to bring you a colourful , sun-soaked , fun-packed issue .
What better way to embrace this easy livin ’ than to sit back and unwind with the calming addition of sand and sea thrown in too ; two things that are plentiful across our celebrated county and where people flock from far and wide , buckets and spades at the ready , for their summer holidays , but that we ’ re lucky enough to live beside . From our guide to Kent ’ s best doorstep days out and all sorts of imaginative ideas for family fun to
‘ kidadulting ’ activities us grown-ups can approach with a nostalgic childhood zeal and this summer ’ s hottest new openings across the county , our bumper Family Fun in Kent Special Feature has you covered .
I ’ ve been fortunate enough to experience a fair bit of easy livin ’ myself this past month . You can hear all about my mid-week staycation break to the brilliant Abode in Canterbury and its equally sensational new small-plates menu . While in London , Mr R and I had the pleasure of checking out the new signature restaurant , bar and terrace , Elondi , at the fabulous Hyatt Regency London Stratford – a Scandi-meets-urban-cool partnership with NUET Aquavit that ’ s sure to become a summer staple .
Wanting to bring some sunshine into your home ? Our Big Looks for Little People feature explores the latest trends taking children ’ s interiors by storm , you ’ ll find modern rusticmeets -Scandi inspiration in this month ’ s Real Homes with Truffle Interiors , and our Serene Season pages show how you can channel contemporary twists on Regency style ( hello new season of Bridgerton …) to create a calming outdoor retreat .
Don ’ t forget to find and follow us on our socials - @ insideKENT – we have not one , but two competitions running this issue and you can increase your chances of winning by hitting the follow button and checking for updates .
Whatever you ’ re up to this month , have fun in the ( fingers crossed …) sun , Kent !
Sam x
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THE PERFECT SUMMER SERVES
Try Kentish Bathtub Gin ’ s new zesty Grapefruit & Rosemary blend for a deeply fragrant G & T , or the superbly savoury Miso , Black Cardamom & Pine flavour for generous umami and aromatic botanicals perfect for a Dirty Martini . iK BOOK CLUB
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TOM KERRIDGE COOKS BRITAIN TOM KERRIDGE Bloomsbury Price : £ 18
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge ’ s latest book , which accompanies his new ITV show in conjunction with M & S , is a culinary road trip of outstanding recipes that showcase the very best of British ingredients using simple techniques and bold flavours to bring out their unique qualities . Each recipe is built around a hero ingredient , showing how fresh , seasonal ingredients can take a dish to a whole new level and standout recipes include Dover sole with brown butter and capers and poached rhubarb with crumble and vanilla custard .
THE LEEDS CASTLE CONCERT
insideKENT has its Union Jack flags at the ready for this iconic summer concert which promises incredible performances from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra led by musical director John Rigby , an ABBA themed musical showcase , iconic Spitfire flyovers and spectacular fireworks , all set to the breathtaking backdrop of Leeds Castle .
leedscastleconcert . co . uk
Bathtub Gin Grapefruit & Rosemary , RRP £ 32 , Sainsbury ’ s
Bathtub Gin Miso , Black Cardamom & Pine , RRP £ 32 , Master of Malt
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