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INDULGE THIS YEAR IN A
christmas dinner from kent
WITH CHRISTMAS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WE CAN'T HELP BUT EYE UP THE TURKEYS AND SWING BY THE
PUDDING AISLE. BUT THIS SEASON, WE AREN'T BUYING. THAT'S RIGHT, WE ARE SHUNNING THE BIG WELLKNOWN SUPERMARKETS IN FAVOUR OF HOME-GROWN, FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE, AND IT FEELS GOOD. IN A BID
TO CHAMPION THIS AWARD-WINNING CROP, WE’RE SHOWING YOU JUST HOW SIMPLE IT IS TO CREATE A
TRADITIONAL FESTIVE DINNER USING ONLY KENT-SOURCED GOODS. AND WITH SO MANY FANTASTIC PRODUCERS
TO PICK FROM, IT CERTAINLY DIDN'T TAKE US LONG TO GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. BY GEMMA DUNN
For many, the synonymous roast turkey still remains the centrepiece to this
once-a-year ceremonial feast, but with that said, it would be scandalous
to underestimate the rest of the key ingredients. From pigs in blankets to
crispy parsnips, Kent does little to shy away from every aspect of this
wonderous feast.
VEG
When it comes to your choice of
veg, there is a multitude of different
options, and whilst you can't please
everyone, you can certainly try. But
this year it may be easier than you
think thanks to the amazing Kentbased food directory, Foodari.
Instead of trawling the supermarket
aisles and fighting over the freshest
veg come Christmas Eve, you can
sit back and relax as this top-notch
locally sourced veg is delivered direct to your door. In this case it's a
Christmas veg box, full to the brim with Kentish seasonal goodness.
Available in three sizes, the box includes potatoes, parsnips, sprouts,
onions, broccoli, leeks, satsumas, chestnuts and walnuts.
Looks like you'll be having the last laugh as you swan past the hoards
of scrambling last-minute shoppers and straight to the alcohol aisle to toast
your cleverness.
PUD
This feature just wouldn’t be complete without the mention of a good ol'
pud, so here we are. If you're after a Kentish-made traditional Christmas
pudding, not to mention other festive delights this holiday season, look no
further than fine food store and café, Mama Feelgoods, where handmade
Christmas cakes, cheeses, meringues and most importantly, booze-laden
Christmas puddings are aplenty. Order sooner rather than later or learn to
regret it.
Bekesbourne: 01227 830830
Quex Park: 01843 482004
www.mamafeelgoods.com
Ultimately, Christmas wouldn't quite be
Christmas without copious amounts of ice
cream, and what better choice than one that
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