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P DORSET L E N T Y What’s local, seasonal and delicious this issue? 7 Chr ist m as { T I P } O nce it was the self ish thought of presents – all fo r u s! – that got u s hyperactively excited fo r Christmas. B ut now we celeb rate the bou ntif ul festive seaso n a lit tle mo re sed ately a nd fo r dif ferent reaso n s, such as the oppo r tu nit y to welcome sprouts back into ou r lives. It ’s good to see you again , lit tle g reen bud dies… Small sprouts are more tender and have a sweeter taste. The larger ones have an altogether more cabbagey flavour. Choose wisely. www.menu-dorset.co.uk