WELCOME
What a view ... Tuscan Splendour p142
The birds are singing , the sun is shining , and it ’ s the month of our annual food issue – what a time to be alive ! If you ’ re a regular reader of insideKENT , you know we love our food , and it ’ s never more evident than each June when we cover the best restaurants , recipes , and what makes Kent such a superb foodie destination .
Start your gastronomic tour on page 55 where we ’ ve plotted out the ultimate Kent pub crawl , featuring 20 of the county ’ s best places for a cold drink and a delicious bite to eat . For your seafood fix , flip over to page 62 , or if you fancy stepping up your game in the kitchen , turn to page 85 for a guide to online and local cooking courses .
This month , I followed up with the chefs from our May issue ’ s “ The Art of Food ” feature , who offered some of their favourite fresh and local recipes to try at home – check it out on page 73 . The roast duck breast looks especially tasty .
Continuing on with the food theme , and , ahem , strictly for research , I ventured out to Tuscany for a quick break last month , staying at the spectacular Hotel Le Fontanelle . The wine , the meals , the scenery – everything was perfection . Have a read about it on page 142 , and be sure to visit their website ( and book !) if you ’ re still looking for a perfect summer getaway .
If food ’ s not your thing ( I ’ m not sure how that ’ s possible ), don ’ t worry ; this issue is full of all our regular features including fashion , days out , events , beauty , health & wellness , interiors and lots more . Enjoy the magazine , and the lovely month of June ( officially when summer begins ) – see you in July !
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MY FAVOURITE THINGS THIS MONTH ...
SALT & BLACK PEPPER 70 % DARK CHOCOLATE BAR
A classic British combination of salt and pepper is brought to you by combining sea salt with the finest pepper in the world . Telicherry black pepper is fruity and peppery and combines beautifully with 70 % Caribbean origin luxury chocolate . £ 9.95 , www . the-chocolatier . co . uk
CERAMIC BAKER FOR CHEESE It ’ s summer – what could be better than enjoying wine and cheese outside on a pleasant evening ? Use this French-inspired baking dish for Camembert , Brie or a British Tunworth . £ 25 , www . thegreatgiftcompany . co . uk
TAHITI HAMMOCK Make some time to relax this summer , and you ’ ll have no excuse not to with this Tahiti Hammock from Amara hanging in your garden . £ 44 , www . amara . com
EMPIRE WALL LAMP
The Empire Wall Lamp has a modern elegance and charm which makes it perfect for your master bedroom , or perhaps to add a dramatic touch to your hallway . £ 140 , www . sweetpeaandwillow . com
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WELCOME
The birds are singing, the sun is shining,
and it’s the month of our annual food
issue – what a time to be alive! If you’re
a regular reader of insideKENT, you
know we love our food, and it’s never
more evident than each June when
we cover the best restaurants,
recipes, and what makes Kent such a
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