Tasty Magazine issue 17 by Paula bellis

Tasty ISSUE 17

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ISSUE 17

Welcome! Hello everyone, Firstly, I would like to introduce myself. I’m Paula and I’ve worked on various Prize Magazines titles over the last 12 years. This is my first issue as editor of Tasty and, I have to admit, I’ve loved every minute of it!

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Along with our contributor, Megan, I’ve enjoyed researching the very best new kitchen products, cookery books, fantastic restaurants and, best of all, I’ve had the chance to sample a variety of delicious food and drink. What a fabulous perk to my job! And, to make my first issue extra special, it’s the Christmas issue! Megan and I have put together a collection of foodie gifts, nibbles and drinks which we hope will enhance your festive season. So, Merry Christmas, enjoy this issue and we will be back with issue 18 in the New Year. Paula Bellis, EDITOR Megan, CONTRIBUTOR

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Tasty Prizes & Puzzles Club

What’s on the Menu... HILLTOP HONEY On toast, in porridge or over Greek yoghurt, here at the Tasty office we have loved sampling the various varieties of Hilltop Honey. Because Hilltop Honey is raw, all of its nutritional value and health properties are preserved in the golden liquid. It contains vital elements including vitamins A, C, D, E, K, betacarotene and B-complex vitamins, as well as a variety of important minerals. Hilltop Honey also now has a range of raw AND organic honeys, available in 370g squeezy bottles. www.hilltop-honey.com

COMPETITION We have a Le Creuset stoneware honeypot with Silicone Dipper to give away. Ideal for storing and dispensing your Hilltop Honey. Locate each of the listed RECIPES in the grid. One has been omitted - can you decide which? BEEF

MACARONI

WELLINGTON

CHEESE

BIRIYANI

MOUSSE

CHICKEN

QUICHE

SUPREME

RISOTTO

CHILI CON

PORK CHOPS

CARNE

ROAST DUCK

COQ AU VIN

SCONES

CURRY

SOUFFLE

FETTUCCINI

STEAK PIE

GATEAU

STROGANOFF

KEBAB

TAGINE

LAMB CHOPS

TART

LASAGNE

6 . TASTY 16 . OCTOBER 2014

Page 6 Honeypot & Dipper SNOW LEOPARD VODKA

Cheers to Conservation COMPETITION

SEASONAL SNACKS

Christmas Nibbles

Pickled Walnuts

The entire artisanal approach use to create Snow Leopard Vodka results in a pure vodka with a smooth, creamy clean finish and a distinctive nutty flavor. Snow Leopard is now being recognised for its quality, winning a gold medal at this year’s world renowned International Spirits Challenge. £36.00 RRP for a 70cl bottle and available at Waitrose, Harvey Nichols and Ocado.com, This unique vodka now available nationally – aims to raise a million dollars annually for snow leopards.

Page 26 Seasonal Baking

Enjoy an old English favourite this Christmas with Opies Pickled Walnuts. Available from most major supermarkets at £2.69

Our choice of delicious snacks, ideal for a festive feast this Christmas

The Conservation Martini Glass: Martini

75ml Snow Leopard Vodka

Method: Add ingredients into an ice-filled mixing glass and briskly stir for 20 seconds. Pour into a Martini glass. Garnish: Rosemary sprig placed in the Martini or cocktail glass.

Spicy Snacks s

Bring some heat to the party with Tyrrells Thai Chilli Rice Crackers, Habas Fritas and Spicy Coated Peanuts from the Tyrrells Alternatives range. £1.29 a bag from Waitrose, Sainsbury and Tesco.

5ml French Dry Vermouth 1 sprig of rosemary to be stirred in a mixing glass

Cave Aged Cheddar s

Turkey Flavour Crisps

Grant’s Whisky t

With a smooth yet rich taste, Grant’s Signature blend is a warm blended whisky with hints of caramel and biscuit. Perfect for Christmas. Tesco, £18.49.

Wookey Hole Cave Aged Cheddar is a delicious award-winning cheese, handmade to traditional methods and left to mature naturally in Somerset caves. www.fordfarm.com

We have a set of six Martini glasses to give away. For a chance to win, solve this Sudoku puzzle in which the numbers 1-9 must appear ONCE in each line vertically and horizontally as well as in each grid section. Once complete, add up the figures in the marked squares to find the answer.

Fairfields Farm Turkey, Sage & Onion flavour crisps use high-quality potatoes, fragrant herbs, punchy onion and the unmistakable flavour of Kelly Bronze turkey for a taste of Christmas in every bite. Amazon, £1.29 for a 40g bag.

COMPETITION We have a lazy susan to give way. For a chance to win, decide which word can be linked to all four of those listed below. GUN

FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

TASTY 16 . OCTOBER 2014. 31

Page 31 Martini Glasses

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LOCK

ARROW

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Page 40 Christmas Nibbles

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Editor's Choice Honeypot & Dipper Nim’s Crisps Sharp’s Brewery Beers Thermospatula Cookbook Collection Christmas Gifts River Cottage Cookbook Jack Daniel’s Sauces & Dish Salad Spinner SodaStream Restauant of the Month Tart Tray & Pastry Tamper Oak Paddle Board & Bowl Wine Bottle Cooler Get Fruity Bars Martini Glasses Thermos Cool Bag Double Oven Glove Hotel Of The Month Recipe Folders Twitter Competition Nederburg Wines Lazy Susan

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EDITOR’S CHOICE

We’re feeling generous today... We’ve gathered our favourite new kitchen products together and are giving them all away to our lucky readers!

Editor’s Choice

Herbert Planter s

The Herbert Planter is an attractive and fun way to grow your indoor herbs and is the perfect addition to any kitchen counter. Designed in the shape of a hippy caravan and made with quality ceramic, the Herbert Planter features 3 holes for water drainage place the lid beneath the planter to catch water if needed. The Herbert Planter will look like an overgrown camper van once filled with your delicious herbs; or use it with the lid as the hippest storage for those scrummy sweet treats! £19.99, www.menkind.co.uk/funky-herbert-planter-pot 4 . TASTY 17

Kitchen Devils Knives

Carve up a treat this Christmas with one of 3 Kitchen Devils Carving Sets we have to giveaway. After taking the time and trouble to prepare the perfect turkey, ham or beef don't fall at the final hurdle and hack it to shreds with the wrong knife or, just as bad, a blunt one. Either invest in a new carving set or one of Kitchen Devils sharpening tools to get your knives in tip top condition.The Kitchen Devils Carving Set, £19.49 comes complete with a super sharp carving knife and fork. If you've never got to grips with carving before don't worry, award-winning Kitchen Devils knives are lightweight, comfortable to use and have handles shaped for a perfect fit. They also have a large finger stop for extra safety and the softgrip handle prevents the hand from slipping. The Kitchen Devils range is available at: Asda, Lakeland, Amazon, Dunelm and independent kitchen and hardware stores or go to www.kitchendevils.com

The Make Pack t

The Make Pack was born with a simple vision: to create straightforward and fun 'making' experiences. But with Make Packs you can keep it easy. They take out the fuss of having to source what you need for a project whilst leaving the authentic making experience in tact. With inspirational ideas, clear instructions and top quality ingredients, all measured out and ready to use, even the newest of makers can make great things. So whether you are crafting with the kids, making for mates, looking to learn or getting busy to gift, make it yourself and make it FUN. www.themakepack.com We have 3 Packs to give away.

EDITOR’S CHOICE

4 Digital Thermometer

This Heston Blumenthal Precision 5 in 1 Digital Thermometer caters for all your cooking needs, including roasting, grilling, BBQ-ing, jam making and deep frying.

It is designed and programmed with pre-set target temperatures so that you can cook to Heston’s recommended temperatures and set your own. To help keep track of Sunday Roast cooking times, it actively monitors internal meat temperatures, providing a helpful countdown to finish time. And, it’s the little extras that make it so easy to use... a pan clip and a convenient viewing stand. £49.99, John Lewis. We have one to give away.

Star Baker Spoons

Let someone know what a 'Star Baker' they are with these personalised wooden spoons and spatulas. Inspired by the favourite cooking show, Great British Bake Off, these beautiful wooden kitchen tools are personalized with the name of the Star Baker and are a perfect gift for anyone who has a passion for baking and creating in the kitchen. Available at www.catsprintshop.com 4 personalized prize vouchers to give away

COMPETITION We have a great selection of prizes to give away. Please include your prize preference on the entry form.

A K R U W

For a chance to win, decide the 3 missing words in each of the two-way grids using the letters provided to find the marked word in each case.

A O R W

A E N

C N S

A K

S U

E N R

S U

FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

TASTY 17 . 5

HILLTOP HONEY On toast, in porridge or over Greek yoghurt, here at the Tasty office we have loved sampling the various varieties of Hilltop Honey. Because Hilltop Honey is raw, all of its nutritional value and health properties are preserved in the golden liquid. It contains vital elements including vitamins A, C, D, E, K, betacarotene and B-complex vitamins, as well as a variety of important minerals. Hilltop Honey also now has a range of raw AND organic honeys, available in 370g squeezy bottles. www.hilltop-honey.com

MACARONI

WELLINGTON

CHEESE

BIRIYANI

MOUSSE

CHICKEN

QUICHE

SUPREME

RISOTTO

CHILI CON

PORK CHOPS

CARNE

ROAST DUCK

COQ AU VIN

SCONES

CURRY

SOUFFLE

FETTUCCINI

STEAK PIE

GATEAU

STROGANOFF

KEBAB

TAGINE

LAMB CHOPS

TART

LASAGNE

6 . TASTY 17

FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

NIM’S CRISPS Honest, healthy and tasty, Nim’s Fruit Crisps are the new, award-winning snack which look good, taste great and are genuinely good for you. Unlike your average crisps, Nim’s Fruit Crisps retain as much nutritional value as possible with no added extras such as salt or sugar. Flavours include Apple & Strawberry, Pineapple & Kiwi, Pineapple & Mango. Kids love them and they’re great for lunchboxes! www.nimsfruitcrisps.com Our winner will receive a box of the Great Taste AwardWinning Pineapple & Mango Nim’s Fruit Crisps.

COMPETITION Across

2. FLR

1. SFR

3. RNCH

4. TTCK

5. TR

9. THRN

6. VRT

10. CRTG

Solve this crossword in which each clue is its answer with the vowels missing. Once complete, rearrange the circled letters to find the answer.

7. KNDS

11. PRCH

8. CR

13. RPTD

12. CRV

17. SPRNGBRD

14. RBY

20. XCRPT

15. PCH

23. SHRG

16. SNP

25. LRNR

18. VLD

27. RD

19. GLR

28. DSWN

21. CHS

29. RMR

22. TRN 23. SRR

Down 1. STPS

24. RD 26. NW

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TASTY 17 . 7

SEASONAL BAKING

Winter Wonderland Cake Ingredients: 300g packet tropical fruit medley 115g (4 oz) dried cranberries 85g (3 oz) dried sour cherries Finely grated rind and juice of 1 large orange 225g (8 oz) Stork tub 225g (8 oz) golden caster sugar 4 medium eggs 90g (3 oz) ground almonds 225g (8 oz) plain flour 1 ¼ level teaspoon baking powder Icing and to decorate: 65g (2 ½ oz) whole almonds 65g (2 ½ oz) caster sugar 275g( 10 oz) icing sugar, sieved 115g (4 oz) Stork spread 1 tablespoon milk 30cm (12 in) cake board

A simple but impressive centrepiece to wow your friends and family. • Serves 12 • Oven temperature: 160 C • Baking time: 75mins

Method: 1. Chop all the dried fruits into small (cranberry-size) pieces. Combine these in a bowl with the orange rind and juice and mix well. Leave to soak for approximately 30 minutes. 2. Put the Stork, sugar, eggs and almonds in a mixing bowl and sieve the flour and baking powder over. Beat until well mixed then fold in the fruit mixture. 3. Spoon into a greased and bottom-lined 20cm (8 inch) deep round cake tin. 4. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C, 160°C fan, Gas mark 4 for 1 – 1¼ hours or until cooked through (a fine skewer inserted in the centre should come out clean). Leave to cool before removing the cake from the tin. 5. Place the almonds and sugar in a heavy based pan and place over a moderate heat until the sugar melts and turns a golden caramel colour shaking the pan from time to time. Pour onto parchment paper and leave till cold. Place in polythene bag and bash with rolling pin until roughly ground. 6. Beat the icing sugar, Stork and milk together and spread half over sides of cake. Spread remaining icing over top and sprinkle with the praline mix. 7. To decorate the base board, roll out some of the sugar paste until very thin and lay it over the board. Roll it firmly into the surface of the board and use the rolling pin to smooth paste off the edges. Place the cake on top secured with a little royal icing to stop it moving. 9. If you’d like to add gingerbread houses, bake them in varying sizes using your favourite recipe. Spread a little royal icing on the back of each house and gently push onto the side of the cake so that the bottom of each one rests on the cake board. Try not to allow any gaps between the houses.

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SHARP’S BREWERY

Best Brews Honey Spice IPA (6.5% ABV), Single Brew Reserve 2013 (4.5% ABV) and Vintage Blend (7.4% ABV) are all brewed in Cornwall as part of the Sharp’s Brewery Connoisseur’s Choice 2013 Vintage. Each beer in the range is born of a passion for beer, a love of aroma and flavour and the science of brewing at the highest level. The Connoisseur’s Choice range has received a number of accolades to date, including the 2013 International Beer Challenge with gold and silver medals for Quadrupel Ale and Honey Spiced Tripel respectively. Each beer in this premium range is designed to be the perfect partner to quality food and is available from Sharp’s Brewery shop, online at sharpsbrewery.co.uk and from select, independent retailers.

COMPETITION

We are giving away a range of Sharp’s Connoisseur beers. Place the listed words clockwise into the spiral. Each word shares its last 2 letters with the first 2 of the following word. Once complete, rearrange the letters in the marked squares to find A TASTY DISH.

FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

ADDENDA

ERASE

REDHEAD

ALLEGRETTO

ESOTERICA

SEASCAPE

ANALYSE

EXHALES

SEMINAR

ARIZONAN

GAS

SPEC

ASP

GEISHA

STRIDE

CAMOUFLAGE

HAVOC

TONGA

DAMPEST

OCTOPI

VORTEX

ECOSYSTEM

PERSPIRE

EMPOWER

PICTORIAL TASTY 17 . 9

SIMPLE SNACKS

Parma Ham Rarebit So much more than a glorified cheese on toast! Ingredients: 8 slices sourdough bread 2 tbsp ale 2 tsp whole-grain mustard 2 eggs, beaten 150g grated Caerphilly 1 tbsp crème fraîche 8 slices Parma Ham

Method: 1. Slice the bread in half if you prefer. Preheat the grill and toast the bread on both sides. Leave to cool.

2. Combine ale, mustard, eggs, Caerphilly, crème fraîche and a little seasoning and spread a layer on top of each slice of toast. 3. Transfer to a large grill pan or baking sheet and cook under the grill for 2-4 minutes until the topping is golden and bubbling. Cool slightly before serving, topped with slices of Parma Ham.

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HANDY GADGET

No more spoiled jam or chocolate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lakelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clever Thermospatula displays the exact temperature as you stir. Specially designed for recipes that require heating to a specific temperature, such as home-made jam, tempering chocolate, or when cooking delicate custards and sauces, the non-scratch, silicone spatula has an integral digital thermometer that displays a precise temperature as you heat and stir ingredients. And, for extra versatility, the stainless steel thermometer can be removed from the spatula and used independently as a meat thermometer. www.lakeland.co.uk

COMPETITION We have one thermospatula to give away. To enter the competition, place the listed numbers correctly into the grid and then add up the numbers in the marked squares for your answer. 23 44 54 56 57 78 012 212 321 447 676 751

0345 1234 2744 4668 5456 7334 03888 19003 34564 56990 77881

77889 78901 89024 91138 98767 98918 786545 989276 1135660 3486282

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TASTY 17 . 11

Cookbook Collection 1. THE CRUMBS FAMILY COOKBOOK CLAIRE & LUCY MACDONALD CICO, £16.99

If your ravenous offspring are desperate for a plateful of something tasty and filling, this cookbook holds the answer to your prayers. Among the 150 recipes are ideas for weekday breakfasts, lazy brunches, speedy midweek suppers and leisurely weekend lunches, not to mention weekday lunch boxes. There’s fabulous family food to suit everyone, even the most fussiest of eaters.

2. SOUP FOR TWO JOANNA PRUESS COUNTRYMAN PRESS, £15.99

3. TRAVEL BITES THE HUNGRY TRAVELLER WATTLE PUBLISHING, £8.99

The Hungry Traveller has been travelling for fifteen years and, central to his experiences has been the role of food. At the end of each of these short stories is a recipe for a dish inspired by his adventure.

4. BEST MUG CAKES EVER MONICA SWEENEY COUNTRYMAN PRESS, £9.99

Mug cakes are quick, easy treats with virtually no washing up! This book has the best recipes, including Raspberry Cobbler Mug Cake, Apple Spice Mug Cake and Nutella Mug Cake. To get 25% discount, enter the code WN304 at the checkout at www.wwnorton.com 12 . TASTY 17

From Rainy Day Tomato Bisque with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sage, the soup recipes in this innovative collection have all been scaled down to feed one, two, or a few. In every case, these soups require ingredients that can be easily procured in small portions. To get 25% discount, enter the code WN303 at the checkout at www.wwnorton.com

5. LET’S BAKE! CATHRYN DRESSER ORION CHILDREN’S BOOKS, £12.99

From parties to picnics, lunchboxes to Hallowe'en, in this book, you'll find 52 easy, delicious recipes for beginner bakers and foolproof family baking; one for every week of the year! With step-by-step instructions, photographs, and all the tricky bits explained in a fun and friendly way, this book is a great way to get parents and children baking together. From the star of the 2012 series of the BBC's ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and busy mum of two, Cathryn Dresser.

COOKING THE BOOKS

6. BACON THERESA GILLIAM JACQUI SMALL, £25

Proving that bacon deserves so much more than to stand guard over a plate of scrambled eggs at breakfast, this book offers more than 40 recipes for any time of the day. Enjoy Maple Bacon Twists in the morning, BLT Mac and Cheese for lunch, and Bacon-wrapped Scallops with Papaya Pineapple Glaze for dinner, washed down with a Bacon Manhattan. And don’t forget dessert: Apple Pie with Bacon Streusel.

7. LOOKIT COOKIT JUDY JACKSON

8. HANDMADE GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN

MARSONS, £9.95

This book sees food as a joy. It is the result of games, experiments and quizzes. Children ages 3 to 12 can learn to make meals and enjoy finding out what's inside real food. Rather than being full of sweet treats, this book is about everyday, colourful food that can be made by families together.

ALISON WALKER JACQUI SMALL, £20

In a world where mass-produced is the norm, ‘home-made’ carries a certain potency of care and thought. Show that special someone how much you care by making or baking a wonderful gift, whatever the occasion. Indulgent fudge, warming liqueurs, spicy chutneys, sweet and crumbly homemade biscuits... the list goes on. There’s also a range of ideas for packaging and wrapping so that every gift is special.

COMPETITION This is your chance to win any of the books on offer on these pages. Please include your preference on the entry form.

ANKLE

MIAMI

CLAWS

MUSIC

For a chance to win, decide which 2 of the listed words do not fit into the grids.

CLEFT

ROTOR

INSET

SAKES

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TASTY 17 . 13

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Bearing gifts.... We’ve chosen our favourite food and drink gifts of the season. Something for every palate!

Tiny Tasters t

This cute gift box contains five tiny taster jars of The Bay Tree’s finest festive essentials. Tuck into Cranberry Sauce, Onion Marmalade, Morello Cherry & Vintage Port Jam, Whisky Marmalade, and Cider & Horseradish Mustard. £7.90

Vintage Chocolate s

Decidedly contemporary, yet vintage. The Favarger Heritage range features four emblematic chocolate bars made using recipes from their centuries-old archives. Each presents a distinctive traditional flavour of the past. Available in 100g and 12.5g bars.

Radnor Preserves t

4 Wine for Food Lovers

Award winning Radnor Preserves are hand-made by Joanna Morgan in New Radnor, Wales and are so delicious they have even graced HM the Queen’s table. We love this beautiful box of three cost £15 plus P&P. www.radnorpreserves.com

Great wine paired with good food is a match made in heaven, so give the foodie in your life the ultimate gift this Christmas with a Dinner Gift Pack (4 x 375ml). Start with a grower champagne aperitif Cuvee de Reserve Brut 1sr Cru - Marc Hebrart, NV; complement your starter with a Chablis - William Fevre 2012; enjoy your main with a Burgundy – Harmand-Geoffroy Gevrey Chambertin, 2012; and finish with a Sauternes - Chateau Sainte Helène 2009 for just £57.90 delivered. 14 . TASTY 17

We have two wine gift packs to give away.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Sweet Preserve Gift House

6 Recipe Notebook

With it’s beautifully illustrated packaging houses a trio of the finest quality preserves, all made according to The Bay Tree’s home developed recipes. Enjoy a tiny, tasty jar of Seville Orange Marmalade, Strawberry Jam and Raspberry Jam. £8.30

The Power of Positive Thinking The cover of this hardbound recipe notebook from luxury Italian stationery emporium Fabriano Boutique carries the legend: I will cook better than my mum! The 16x16cm lined notebook is part of their Ego Boost Collection. It comes with 80 lined pages divided by symbols for starters, meat, fish, vegetables and puddings. Bound in a can-do red cover with contrasting orange lettering, a pocket for notes and tips, and an orange closing elastic to keep everything together, you cannot fail! £19.77, www.fabrianoboutique.com

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Lindt Chocolates t This limited edition Christmas Party mix from Lindt is packed full of delicious LINDT HELLO chocolates, including Cookie’s & Cream, Crunchy Nougat, Strawberry Cheesecake and Caramel Brownie. 170g, £4.99

COMPETITION

Organic Olive Oils

We have five books to give away. Fresh from the groves of Greece, come this pair of Avlaki’s exceptional finishing oils. This gift set contains the award-winning Agatheri Groves and its sister oil, Avlaki Groves, each distinctively different and both equally memorable and produced to the highest British quality standards. Drizzle on salads and baked fish, or use it to dress your steamed festive vegetables yes, even brussel sprouts! www.oliveoilavlaki.com

We have 5 recipe books and 2 Wine Gift Packs to give away. For a chance to win, start at the highlighted square and move vertically and horizontally through the grid to find WORDS RELATING TO CHRISTMAS. Can you decide the last in the list?

FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

TASTY 17 . 15

RESTAURANT

River Cottage River Cottage opens a new Canteen in Winchester

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RIVER COTTAGE CANTEEN

Hugh FearnleyWhittingstallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s River Cottage has opened the doors to their latest Canteen in Winchester city centre. Located in a stunningly converted grade two listed building, the relaxed and ambient restaurant offers a combination of freshly prepared seasonal, local, organic and wild food,

COMPETITION

on a regularly changing menu. After a search to discover the best produce the region has to offer, the majority of the produce will be coming from within 50 mile radius of the Canteen and the bar will stock a selection of local drinks, beer and cider. Bookings can be made on www.rivercottage.net/winchester or email: winchestercanteen@rivercottage.net

The prize on offer is a copy of Hugh FearnleyWhittingstallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new book, River Cottage Light & Easy. For a chance to win, solve this Sudoku puzzle in which the numbers 1-9 must appear ONCE in each line vertically and horizontally as well as in each grid section. Once complete, add up the figures in the marked squares to find the answer. FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

TASTY 17 . 17

JACK DANIEL’S SAUCES

Getting Saucy ®

Turn up the heat with Jack Daniel’s Sauces

Turn up the heat this winter, with the new, limited edition, Jack Daniel’s® barbecue sauces. This exciting extension to the current range includes ‘Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Hot Pepper Steak Sauce’, made with real Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Whiskey. This unique recipe has been specially blended with jalapeno chillies to create a sweet flavour with a punch of heat. It is perfect with grilled or BBQ red meats, and a great way to spice up everyday favourite foods. And, to add a kick of spice to your chicken dishes is the ‘Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Extra Hot Habanero Barbecue Sauce’. Made with real Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Whiskey and habanero chillies, it has a smokey flavour with a fiery hot kick, perfect for adding to stir fries or for a Tennessee twist on fajitas. The Extra Hot Habanero Barbecue Sauce and the Hot Pepper Steak Sauce are both available in Nisa and Tesco stores at £2.19 per 260g bottle. The Smooth Original Barbecue Sauce, Full Flavour Smokey Barbecue Sauce, and the Smokey Sweet Barbecue Glaze are all available from most major retailers across the UK at £2.19. A full range of recipes has been developed for the new sauces and are available on www.jackdanielsbbqsauces.com.

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COMPETITION We have the whole range of Jack Daniel’s® sauces on offer as a prize along with a 32cm Le Creuset rectangular stoneware dish. For a chance to win, solve these anagrams of baking ingredients and place them in the adjacent rows. The answer will be revealed in the marked squares.

OFRUL (F) GUST CAR RASE (C,S) KILM (M) A DISKO BANG (B,S) NIN MACON (C) FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

TASTY 17 . 19

FESTIVE SALAD

Crispy Winter Fenland Celery and Fennel Salad with Cranberries and Orange A perfect crunchy and varied salad for a winter buffet, serve with cold meats and baked potatoes to bring out the array of wonderful flavours.

• Serves 4 • Preparation time: 20mins • Cooking time: n/a Ingredients: 6 sticks Fenland celery, thinly sliced, reserve green leaves 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 1 Pink Lady apple, thinly sliced 2 oranges, remove zest before cutting away the skin, thinly sliced

Method:

for the maple and orange dressing: 150g cranberries 3 tbsp maple syrup 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsps orange juice

2. Mix together the Fenland celery, fennel and red onion, pile onto a serving platter, add the Pink Lady apple slices and oranges.

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1. First make the dressing by placing the cranberries in a small saucepan with the maple syrup, cook until softened a little but still holding their shape, cool. Mix together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon and orange juice and the cooled cranberries.

3. Pour over the dressing, lightly toss together and serve sprinkled with some torn green leaves from the Fenland celery and the reserved orange zest.

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Now an essential kitchen staple, the OXO Salad Spinner has been redesigned using new materials and technologies to make it even better than ever!

COMPETITION We have 1 salad spinner to give away. Decide the 3 letters in each row which will complete a word. Once complete, read down the letters in the marked squares to find a sign of spring.

Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tip: Fenland celery is a heritage variety of celery grown in the Cambridgeshire Fens. In 2013, Fenland celery was awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status and joined the ranks of Parma ham, Champagne and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies. Fenland celery is only grown in small pockets of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk using traditional farming methods. The deep, peaty soils in the Fens work towards giving Fenland celery its nuttysweet flavour and paler colour. Fenland celery is available from October to December and can be found in Waitrose, Ocado, Wholefoods and Marks & Spencer. FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

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SODASTREAM

Whether you’re hosting a gathering for all the family or a Christmas office party, SodaStream’s new ‘Happy Hour’ SodaCaps are ideal for impressing everyone with your cocktail making skills over the festive season. The flavourpacked caps will allow users to make delicious homemade alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails with added fizz in just one simple click, with a fraction of the calories and sugar. SodaStream products are environmentally friendly, cost effective, promote health and wellness, and are customisable and fun to use. In addition, the products offer convenience by eliminating the need to carry bottles home from the supermarket, to store bottles at home or to regularly dispose of empty bottles. New SodaStream Soda Caps

are uniquely designed to release an explosion of taste in a single dose. Simply choose your flavour, place a cap on a SodaStream bottle of ice cold carbonated water and press down lightly to create one litre of your favourite, freshly fizzed cocktail in seconds. The space saving capsules are available in a variety pack of eight delicious flavours including Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Mojito, Pina Colada, Vodka Mango, Gin & Cucumber, Gin & Pink Grapefruit and Peach Bellini. The range can be enjoyed as a cocktail or an alcoholic cocktail, just by simply adding a measure of your favourite spirit. SodaStream Play retails at £69.99. For a full list of stockists or to purchase online visit www.sodastream.co.uk

COMPETITION One lucky winner will receive a SodaStream Play and Soda Caps. Locate each of the listed SPORTS in the grid. Can you decide which 3 are hidden twice? BIATHLON BOARDERCROSS BOBSLEIGH CYCLING DOGSLED FOOTBALL GOLF ICE FISHING ICE HOCKEY LUGE 22 . TASTY 17

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Giggling Squid Authentic and exciting Thai restaurant extends its tentacles to Bristol

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

Bristol is the eleventh and newest location lucky enough to be treated to a Giggling Squid Restaurant, an authentic, exciting Thai food sensation where the whole family is welcome. From street food to coastal specialities, the simple, rustic dishes are cooked from scratch by Master Thai chefs using fresh ingredients, sourced locally where available, and chefs will tame down the more fiery dishes for children on request. As a parent, it’s refreshing that children get to eat high quality food such as sticky rice, grilled chicken, noodles or prawns on skewers rather than the usual choice of burgers and chips. And Giggling Squid’s family friendly approach isn’t just about making children welcome - grand parents and great grand parents are just as important in a Thai culture that reveres its senior members. As well as the brand new restaurant in Bristol, Giggling Squid also has restaurants in Brighton, Crawley, Tunbridge Wells, Henley and Reigate, amongst others. For a full list of locations and contact details visit www.gigglingsquid.com

COMPETITION One lucky winner will be visiting their choice of Giggling Squid restaurant to enjoy a meal for two people. Terms and conditions apply. To enter the competition, start at the highlighted square and move vertically and horizontally through the grid to find TREES. Can you decide the last in the list?

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SEASONAL BAKING

Chocolate Gingerbread Men Ingredients: 85g (3 oz) Stork packet 85g (3 oz) soft brown sugar 85g (3 oz) golden syrup 200g (7 oz) plain flour 25g (1 oz) cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1-2 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Decoration Icing sugar Red and white fondant icing

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• Serves 12 • Preparation time: 25 minutes • Cooking time: 10 minutes

Method: 1. Cream together the Stork, sugar and syrup. 2. Blend in the dry ingredients and knead thoroughly. Roll out the dough until about 75mm (¼ inch) thick. 3. Cut into shapes or use a cutter. Lift onto lightly greased baking sheets and bake in centre of preheated oven 210°C, 190°C fan, Gas mark 7 for 8-10 minutes. 4. Add either water or food colouring to the icing sugar to make glace icing. Decorate biscuits with the icing and use the fondant icing for hats, scarves etc.

DUERR’S JAM

Duerr’s, the UK’s oldest family owned jam company, have created the UK’s first-ever jam for bakers, perfect for tarts, roly polys and sponge puddings. The preserves, specially developed for domestic ovens, ensures jam retains its smooth and glossy consistency when heated and, as a result, you’re guaranteed a moist jammy filling that does justice to your bake. The pick-and-mix flavoured collection is available in Rhubarb and Custard flavour initially, with Blackcurrant & Liquorice to be released imminently. And, don’t forget, it’s also a lip smacking topping for toast! www.duerrs.co.uk

COMPETITION We have a tart tray and pastry tamper to give away, perfect for making jam tarts. To enter the competition, solve this puzzle in which each clue is the answer with the vowels missing. Rearrange the letters in the marked squares to find the name of a CAKE.

Across 8. RBTR 9. HVC 11. RTLY 12. MNT 13. BRRNC 15. GHT 17. LTN 20. SLN 21. CRM 22. DRDWN 26. SNRKL 28. SMRTR 30. MLN 31. NWR Down 1. MRN

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10. 14. 16. 17. 18. 19. 23. 24. 25. 27. 29.

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SYTCH FARM STUDIOS

Serve Up In Style sharing platters. Jon sources sustainable wood from Shropshire and the surrounding counties to create individual chopping and serving boards while, for her bowls and vessels, Gill uses clay from a small claypit in St Agnes, Cornwall.

Meet husband and wife team, Jon and Gill Thompson, a talented couple who have married their skills as carpenter and potter to create beautiful gift sets using sustainable British materials. At their home at Sytch Farm Studios in Shropshire, the pair have created handmade rustic wooden boards and stoneware pots perfect for fans of tapas, cheese, charcuterie and

The boards and bowls make thoughtful Christmas gifts for food-loving friends who appreciate the best of British craftsmanship. As well as stylishly combining rustic and modern design, nature lovers will also appreciate Jonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sympathetic use of timber. Those concerned about their carbon footprint will be delighted to find a gift sourced and created entirely in Britain in their festive stocking. Sytch Farm Studios products are available online at www.sytchfarmstudios.com Boards are available in small (700gm), medium (1000gm) and large (1500gm) sizes from ÂŁ35.

Sytch Farm Studios Tel: 01743 718908 www.sytchfarmstudios.com

COMPETITION One lucky winner will receive an oak paddle board and bowl from Sytch Farm Studios. For a chance to win, fill in the missing letters in the grid to reveal 7 culinary herbs and spices. Read down the marked squares to find your answer.

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EISBERG WINES

GINGERLY SIP Ingredients: 100ml Eisberg AlcoholFree Riesling ½ lemon 1tsp of sugar Cubed ice Ginger ale To Garnish: Twist of orange Cinnamon stick

Fancy a chilled glass of wine but want to cut back on the alcoholic units? Simply switch your usual bottle of wine for Eisberg Alcohol-Free wine and experience the real taste of wine, without the alcohol and with only a third of the calories. There are four varieties in the range: A refreshingly aromatic Riesling, a crisp Chardonnay, a juicy succulent Rosé and a fruity red Cabernet Sauvignon, each containing just 0.05% alcohol and 34 calories per 125 ml glass. The full range is available in Morrisons and selected varieties in Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, RRP £3.50.

COMPETITION

Method: Pour 100ml of alcoholfree Riesling into a short glass. Add the juice of ½ a lemon, 1 tsp of sugar and lots of cubed ice. Garnish with a twist of orange and a cinnamon stick to stir with.

CENT NORM CACHE SEPIA AUBURN BANANA BERATE BREADS CHANGE DALLAS DRENCH EDIBLE FILLIP PANTRY

One lucky winner will win a double walled wine bottle cooler Place each of the listed words correctly into the grid. Once complete, rearrange the letters in the marked squares to find your answer.

PSYCHE RECOIL SCOPES STAYED ALOPECIA ATHEROMA AVERAGED BARNACLE CASHABLE DOLPHINS ERYTHEMA MYTHICAL PAPILLON TRANSFIX

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GET FRUITY Get Fruity is a fruit bar with a difference and comes in three fabulous flavours, Scrumptious Strawberry, Moist Mixed Berry and Juicy Apricot Orange and Ginger. Each bar comes in a different bright and vibrant colour, which is all natural and made from quality ingredients including virgin coconut oil, oats and fruits.

sweetness coming from only the fruit and fruit juices. Get fruity bars not only taste great but they are good for you too – the oats release slow burning energy to the body, ensuring you feel fuller for longer. They truly are the perfect snack to pop in your handbag or a tasty treat for the kid’s lunchboxes. www.getfruitybar.co.uk

These bars are moist and naturally sweet, with the

COMPETITION Our winner will receive a six-month supply of Get Fruity bars. Thats about 200 bars of delicious tastiness!!

Place the words in one of the hexagonal cells either clockwise or anti clockwise so that all touching letters in the cell are the same as the adjacent linked cell. See if you can complete the puzzle to identify A MOVIE in the coloured hexagon.

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AIRTEX

HOURLY

AROUND

LYDIAN

BRANDY

NEURAL

BYPASS

PEERED

DAUBED

PETALS

DRYEST

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SNOW LEOPARD VODKA The entire artisanal approach use to create Snow Leopard Vodka results in a pure vodka with a smooth, creamy clean finish and a distinctive nutty flavour. Snow Leopard is now being recognised for its quality, winning a gold medal at this year’s world renowned International Spirits Challenge. £36.00 RRP for a 70cl bottle and available at Waitrose, Harvey Nichols and Ocado.com, this unique vodka now available nationally – aims to raise a million dollars annually for snow leopards.

Cheers to Conservation COMPETITION

The Conservation Martini Glass: Martini 75ml Snow Leopard Vodka 5ml French Dry Vermouth 1 sprig of rosemary to be stirred in a mixing glass Method: Add ingredients into an ice-filled mixing glass and briskly stir for 20 seconds. Pour into a Martini glass. Garnish: Rosemary sprig placed in the Martini or cocktail glass.

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SOFT DRINKS

Big Softies We’ve chosen our three favourite soft drinks, each one refreshing, delicious and packed full of essential nutrients.

Upbeat s This delicious pure dairy drink is packed with high quality protein and the finest fruit puree from real fruit. Filling, low in fat, low in sugar and at just 150 calories per bottle, it is a great option for the health conscious. £1.79 for a 250ml bottle.

Mello s Great tasting and bursting with health benefits, Mello captures the goodness of a whole fresh melon in every bottle. Available in Watermelon and Canteloupe varieties, every drop is low calorie, zero fat and rich in essential vitamins and antioxidants. £2.49. s

Daioni

These handy cartons of Welsh dairy goodness are low in fat, sugar and free from all artificial colouring. Available in 3 delicious flavours - Chocolate, Strawberry and Banana - they are great for giving children a daily calcium fix in their lunch boxes. 200ml.

COMPETITION We have a Thermos Cool Bag to give away, great for keeping soft drinks chilled. For a chance to win, see if you can make three six letter words out of the conundrum ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS, without using plurals. ............................................ 32 . TASTY 17

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MASH DIRECT

From field to fork Six generations of the Hamilton family’s farming history come together to produce this delicious range of award-winning ‘field to fork’ vegetable accompaniments. Each sidedish is created fresh on their farm with the true taste and texture of home cooking. Older heritage varieties of vegetable are chosen specifically for their taste rather than appearance and steaming and mashing processes are used to retain taste, texture and nutritional benefits. Each dish is gluten-free and free from artificial flavourings, preservatives and colourings. Here at Tasty we have enjoyed every mouthful of this flavoursome range, from signature Potato and Vegetable Mash to innovative Bakes and Croquettes. And they’re so easy to prepare... Just pop them in the oven or microwave, follow the simple instructions and

you’ll have the ideal accompaniments to home cooked meals, Sunday lunches or family celebrations. What more could a busy chef ask for? The full Mash Direct product range is suitable for microwave or oven heating and can be found in the ready meal aisle, combining convenience with great quality, natural ingredients. As well as being in over 200 Asda stores you can also find Mash Direct in lots of other nice places including Booths, Ocado, select Spar stores and independents. For more information, recipes, competitions and to see the full range log on at www.mashdirect.com.

COMPETITION We have a double oven glove to give away. This is all the equipment you’ll need to prepare the Mash Direct side dishes! For a chance to win, decide the missing three letters in each row which will complete a word. Your answer will appear in the marked squares. FILL IN YOUR ANSWER ON THE ENTRY FORM ON PAGE 41

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Cornish Cuisine at Budock Vean Cornwall’s Budock Vean Hotel is proud to source the best and freshest local food and drink

BUDOCK VEAN HOTEL HELFORD PASSAGE MAWNAN SMITH NR FALMOUTH CORNWALL TR11 5LG Reservations: 01326 252100 relax@budockvean.co.uk www.budockvean.co.uk

The multi award winning Budock Vean Hotel is a family run, luxury four star hotel with outstanding leisure facilities include a spectacular indoor swimming pool with log fire, sauna, outdoor hot tub, natural health spa, 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, private foreshore and award winning restaurant specialising in best Cornish produce. The hotel's 65 acres of sub-tropical gardens running down to the Helford River are set amid some of the most beautiful natural coastal and river scenery in the country. 34 . TASTY 17

Fruit from the ancient apple orchards will be carried away by the world famous ice-makers of Roskilly Farm, nearby on the Lizard Peninsula, and transformed via their secret recipe into refreshing sorbet to cleanse diners’ palates between locally sourced delicacies on the exquisite menus.“We’ve been making ice cream and sorbet, along with our clotted cream, fudge, chutneys and jams at our lovely organic farm for the last three decades,” says Toby Roskilly, “And it’s great to work with other like-minded people, like Martin

HOTEL OF THE MONTH

Barlow and the Budock Vean team, who know the value of local sourcing and genuinely good, wholesome food.” Some lovely past gourmet examples include Crips fresh radishes – the first crop from green-fingered chef Matthew Malcolm’s newly established kitchen garden. These garnish mouth-watering plates of local fish and crab, game and fowl, salad, fruit and cheese all accompanied by perfectly matched wines and Champagne which have been carefully selected to compliment the fresh and fabulous spread. After a lovely night's rest in the beautifully furnished and cozy and comfortable rooms, guests needing a little daytime sweetness can enjoy the delicious treats thanks to the bees from the Budock Vean’s own hives who are producing honey for the essential toast, yoghurt and scones. Owner, Martin Barlow, is proud of his local roots, “We source as much as possible from suppliers on our doorstep so working with Roskilly’s is a perfect match for us. And our apples, honey and radishes are just part of our Good Life ethos: we already compost extensively and use green technologies throughout the hotel and organically-

managed grounds – and by the Spring our Kitchen Garden will be something to behold!" One of The Budock Vean’s special features are their bi-annual Gourmet Weekends which are real house-party events. “Our Gourmet Weekends are among the highlights of our year,” says Martin Barlow, whose family has owned the hotel for more than twenty five years. “Everyone is here to enjoy themselves and often our guests have been here many times before so there’s a real party feel of friends getting together to enjoy lovely relaxing surroundings and of course, fantastic food. Don't worry, there are plenty of ways to work off the good food and drink, from rounds of golf, and games of tennis, to hot-tubbing or swimming in the large pool with its roaring open fire, or simply enjoying the luxury of the Natural Health Spa. There are also some of the country’s most scenic coastal and country walks outside the hotel’s front door, not least through its 65 acres of grounds and sub-tropical gardens which run down to the Helford. A Tasty winner will enjoy two nights accommodation, dinner and breakfast for two.

Open to all UK residents aged 18 years or over excluding employees of the Budock Vean Hotel Group Ltd their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. The stays will be subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other special breaks or promotions such as Christmas, Gourmet Weekends etc. No cash alternative will be made.

COMPETITION Win a one-night stay for two people with dinner and breakfast at Budock Vean Hotel. Each successive word is an anagram of its neighbour plus two letters. Once complete, arrange the marked letters to find A SPICE.

1. Drench in liquid 2. Thick braided cords 3. Most impoverished

1. 2. 3.

4. Workers on a telephone switchboard

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RECIPE FOLDERS As part of many new ranges launching this Christmas season at WHSmith, the Katarina Recipe Folder makes a great Christmas gift for the foodie or budding baker in your family or circle of friends. This beautiful folder holds recipes from your favourite magazines such as Tasty, newspapers or even your grandmother’s secret turkey gravy recipe. Tasty and WHSmith are giving three readers the chance to win one of these Katarina Recipe Folders worth £12.99 each. A fabulous gift for a friend or better yet, for yourself so you can store all your Tasty recipes in style. Win one of three in this prize giveaway.

COMPETITION Three lucky winners will each receive a Katarina recipe folder. Place each of the listed words correctly into the grid. Once complete, rearrange the letters in the marked squares to find your answer. AA

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TWITTER

Peanut Butter Bonus A free bonus competition to win a year’s supply of Peanut Butter... enter online! If you aren’t already ‘following’ the Tasty twitter feed, now is a great time to get started because we’re running a fabulous FREE bonus competition in conjunction with Duerr’s... A chance to win a year’s supply of Duerr’s Peanut Butter!

COMPETITION For your chance to win, simply tweet YOUR FAVOURITE USE FOR PEANUT BUTTER, remembering to include #tasty17, @tasty_mag and @duerrs1881. Our favourite answer will be chosen on 31st January at 9am and the winner will be contacted on Twitter. Only one entry per person. No cash alternative.

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STUDENT COOK OF THE YEAR

Forget beans on toast and frozen pizzas, today’s student has a more sophisticated palate and they know how to cook a decent meal! To celebrate our country’s culinary undergraduates, Bacofoil has launched its first ever Student Cook of the Year competition and entry is now open. Until the 31st December 2014, foodie students can enter the competition by posting a picture on Twitter or Facebook of a dish they have created, along with its name and the hashtag #BacofoilStudentCook. Entries will be judged on their presentation skills and the creativity of the dish’s name. There are some fab judges lined up, including celebrity chef Sam Stern, and a grand "cook-off" finale for the finalists, a high-pressure culinary contest in which they will need to prepare their dish for the panel. The winning cook will receive £1,000 worth of groceries! Entrants can be of any age but must be currently studying at a UK university. For more information and T&Cs go to www.bacofoil.co.uk or email student.cook@bacofoil.co.uk

WINNERS Editor’s Choice M Brain, DOWN R Silver, PORTSMOUTH P Burr, IPSWICH M Stratton, ST IVES V Rastall, OSWESTRY J Donald, PETERBOROUGH

Picnic Rugs A Hughes, DUNGANNON G Seymour, GALSGOW G Hughes, SWANDLINCOTE Wine Glasses P Ramage, KILMARNOCK G Lewis, BISHOPS STORTFORD K Turke, CARDIFF L Hammond, CARLUKE P Grimmond, DERBY L Monk, SOUTHAMPTON Tribest Juicer W White, CHRISTCHURCH 38 . TASTY 17

ANSWERS

ISSUE 13 Hampers C Winder, STOCKPORT M Milton, ILFORD F Hartley, SWINDON Drinks Hamper P Midgeley, SWANMORE Breakfast Set E Miles, RADSTOCK Melville Castle Break C Nicoll, MONIFIETH Baking Powders C Spencer, DUMBARTON Cake Stand S Bland, LEICESTER Picnic Heaven V Stannard, STOURPORT on SEVERN C Blakes, HERTFORD G Smith, SOUTHSEA

Luggage R Ellis, LEEDS Wine Bottle Holder S Busby, ABINGDON Gin Hamper/Ice Crusher V Walker, WREXHAM White House Break C Holden, REDHILL Barbecue Sets D Dyer, LAGLEY C Ginn, GREAT HORWOOD L Sanders, SOMERSHAM L Hunter, HARLESTON P Moseley, STAFFORD Ken Hom Wok Sets J Read, IPSWICH E Bales, WISBECH N Williams, SOWERBY BRIDGE

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NEDERBURG

To celebrate the partnership between South Africa’s award winning wine, Nederburg and TV presenter and food producer Jimmy Doherty, we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win a case of Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve. The Suffolk based farmer enjoys nothing better than good food, great wine and a table full of friends and family and we want you to do the same! Jimmy has worked with Nederburg’s winemakers to bring you great wine and food pairings, as well some delicious dishes. Full recipes can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NederburgUK/688190951251112

COMPETITION One lucky winner will receive 6 bottles of Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve. For your chance to win, solve this crossword in which the clues are the answers with the vowels missing. The consonants are in the correct order. Once complete, arrange the letters in the marked squares to find your answer. Across 1. WLT 3. GZPCH 9. NVLTY 10. SRRY 11. PLD 12. TMC 14. PCRS 16. SPCKS 19. NML 21. RPR 24. SCB 25. RLPS 26. CPLC 27. SS

Down 1. WNDPP 2. LV 4. NYWY 5. PST 6. CRDC 7. NYX 8. GLDR 13. SRPRS 15. CNNL 17. PRTLY 18. CLRC 20. M 22. PPS 23. S

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SEASONAL SNACKS

Christmas Nibbles

Pickled Walnuts

Enjoy an old English favourite this Christmas with Opies Pickled Walnuts. Available from most major supermarkets at £2.69

Our choice of delicious snacks, ideal for a festive feast this Christmas

Spicy Snacks s

Bring some heat to the party with Tyrrells Thai Chilli Rice Crackers, Habas Fritas and Spicy Coated Peanuts from the Tyrrells Alternatives range. £1.29 a bag from Waitrose, Sainsbury and Tesco.

Cave Aged Cheddar s

Wookey Hole Cave Aged Cheddar is a delicious award-winning cheese, handmade to traditional methods and left to mature naturally in Somerset caves. www.fordfarm.com

Turkey Flavour Crisps

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With a smooth yet rich taste, Grant’s Signature blend is a warm blended whisky with hints of caramel and biscuit. Perfect for Christmas. Tesco, £18.49.

COMPETITION We have a lazy susan to give way. For a chance to win, decide which word can be linked to all four of those listed below. GUN 40 . TASTY 17

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RIVER COTTAGE BOOKS

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