insideKENT Magazine Issue 151 - November 2024 | Page 114

CHRISTMASINKENT inSPIRATION cont ...
MACKNADE KORKERS
ideal accompaniment to your festive spread , ensuring your guests are happily munching away while the main event gets ready to shine .
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THE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS TABLE
Festive Veggies from Macknade
What veggies spring to mind for the ultimate Christmas spread ? Brussels sprouts with chestnuts or crispy lardons , vinegary red cabbage , carrot and swede mash , cheesy cauliflower , roasted carrots and honeyed parsnips - the more the merrier ! To create this feast , a stop at Macknade in Faversham is a must . Known for locallysourced standout veggies , many grown in Kent , Macknade has everything you need . Whether visiting in-store or shopping online , their seasonal veg boxes deliver the freshest produce straight to your door , plus they offer great recipes to help you craft the perfect holiday spread .
macknade . com
Little Pigs from Korkers
The legendary pigs in blankets belong on every Christmas table - without them , the family would be up in arms ! So , why not source them locally from Korkers ? With over 60 years of expertise , Hoad ’ s Korkers Sausages offers a fantastic range of flavours . You can jazz things up with their sage and onion or honey roast sausages , or stick to their traditional recipe for a classic festive bite . Founded in 1959 by Jim Hoad , and now run by his son Ed and granddaughter India , Korkers remains a family business known for high-quality , delicious pork products made right here in Kent , which makes them a no-brainer on the Christmas menu .
korker-sausages . co . uk
‘ The Bird ’ from Kent Turkeys !
The star of the show , the traditional bird that everyone waits for all year - the turkey - which deserves all the attention , or at least most of it ! Kent Turkeys , known for their free-range , ethically-raised birds , are the perfect choice . Carefully nurtured to ensure tender , flavourful meat , these turkeys make an exceptional centrepiece for any festive gathering . Bring home the taste of Kent with a bird that ’ s been raised with care and expertise right here in The Garden of England . Head to their website for some excellent tips and tricks on getting the bird just right .
kentturkeys . co . uk
Crispy Roasties from Morghew
Crispy on the outside , fluffy on the inside … You know what we ’ re describing : the roastie , of course ! Roast dinners are all about the roasties , and at Christmas they need to be extra special . We should all be sourcing our
spuds from Kent as they ’ re grown right on our doorstep and readily available at local farm shops . We ’ re heading to Morghew , where they offer a fantastic selection of potatoes perfect for roasting . Morghew ’ s potatoes are grown sustainably , ensuring great taste and texture with every bite . Their farm-to-table approach guarantees top-quality spuds for your festive feast .
morghew . com
Tangy Cranberry from The Wooden Spoon
We ’ re positively swooning over The Wooden Spoon ’ s cranberry sauce ; it ’ s a must for your turkey . Even better , their cranberry and orange sauce adds a citrus twist that really lifts the flavour . The Wooden Spoon , a family-run business , has been creating top-quality preserves and condiments in Kent since 1975 using traditional methods and the finest ingredients . Made with care and packed with flavour , their sauces are the perfect addition to your Christmas feast .
thewoodenspoon . co . uk
CHEESEBOARD HEAVEN
Kent is truly on the rise and gaining recognition for its amazing cheeses , so we should definitely take advantage of this with our cheeseboards - surely it ’ s a given ! First up is Kingcott Dairy , known for their Kingcott Blue , a soft-centred blue cheese with smooth , mellow flavours . Both are
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