Gypsy Tart Reminiscences

Gypsy Tart Reminiscences

Gypsy Tart Reminiscences With Chef Robert Thompson  Robert Thompson recalls the Gypsy Tart of his youth. A school dinner staple, he has reinvented it and elevated it to a pudding that we'd all be delighted to have on our New Year table with a few easy updates. Gypsy...

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Take One Turkey

Take One Turkey

Take One Turkey By Phil Gilbraith, Inns of Distinction The traditional Christmas Turkey can daunt the most assured of family cooks so following these useful tips for a slightly less stressful time in the kitchen. How many times have we sat down on Christmas day...

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Festive Tipples

Festive Tipples

Make your holiday season merrier with these amazing Christmas cocktail recipes The Negroni By Xavier Baker, Isle of Wight Distillery With gin, now being a popular drink of choice, part of the reason for its success is due to the fun and experimentation you can have....

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The Ultimate Turkey Sandwhich

The Ultimate Turkey Sandwhich

What to do with that left over Turkey. Curry, chilli, maybe even a pie? Or how about this ultimate sandwich recipe from Phil Gilbraith, Inns of Distinction. In these eco friendly times recycling has become the norm, and rightly so, but we should remember we have all...

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Salmon Pate

Salmon Pate

Salmon Pate by Mark Horton, French Franks Quick, easy, fresh and luxurious. Pates are a regular feature around Christmas and French Franks, quick pate is also a great was to entertain at Christmas withith fresh canapes or create delicious light bites for a festive...

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Cupcake decorating ideas from Gladys May Cakery

Cupcake decorating ideas from Gladys May Cakery

Christmas Cupcakes by Cara Lucas, Gladys May Cakery What you'll need: - Any flavour cupcakes (as long as they're delicious!) - A good dose of Christmas spirit Snowman decorations Water icing/fondant for snowy base (cut off the cupcake's tops first) Giant marshmallows...

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Viennese Mincemeat Tart

Viennese Mincemeat Tart

Viennese Mincemeat Tart By Andy Holloway, The Bistro Ventnor The tart was inspired by Andy's time working in Austria with a pastry chef called Alfred where it was a classic dish served in the restaurant at Christmas time. It is great served hot or cold with whipped...

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The Christmas Garden returns to Sandown Battery Gardens

The Christmas Garden returns to Sandown Battery Gardens

The Christmas Garden Returns to Sandown Battery Gardens! Saturday 16th December from 4.30pm One of Sandown Bay's most fascinating spaces, Sandown Barracks Battery will be transformed again this Christmas with magical lights, music, art workshops, trails and campfires...

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