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Kitchen Ink Chasing Potatoes Man is the most damaging creature that has ever lived
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he evenings may be getting lighter but it's still an enjoyable time to hunker down with a good novel, recipe book, or seed catalogue for this year’s garden planning.
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Eco-Philanthropy
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Kitchen Ink
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E-cigarettes Debate
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Infusions
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Serendipity Revealed
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What's cooking in the mind of:
We meet the brains behind some of Britain's coolest emerging brands. And we look at whether e-cigarettes are really a viable alternative to smoking.
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Behind the Brand
Whatever you’re up to this season, we hope you’ll find time to take a rest in a comfy corner and enjoy some good food.
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There’s no rest for our three featured Eco warriors, who never tire from their battle to save our planet from the plight of man’s greed for more. William Chase has been busy too, creating not one but two luxury brands in the last decade – all from his home grown potatoes. While THE PIG’s chefs are busy creating works of art on our plates they’re also becoming increasingly colourful themselves: kitchen ink has never been more popular. Talking of art, Annoushka Hempel takes some time out from her inaugural London exhibition to share her passion and perspective on post-war Sri Lankan art. We learn what's cooking in the mind of Lime Wood's Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett. We also delve into the secrets behind a good cocktail at THE PIG's bar.
Published by: Lime Wood Group, Clayhill, Beechen Lane, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7DD Publisher: David Elton Editor: Sarah Siese (sarahsiese@heavenonearth.co.uk) For advertising enquiries contact: Lotti Eagles on: lotti.eagles@limewoodgroup.com Design and production: Strattons (www.strattons.com) © Lime Wood Group 2015
Eco warriors that let us in
Kitchen ink is now common attire
Are they as healthy as you think?
The art of cocktail infusions
A post war perspective
Chef Proprietor, Angela Hartnett
Meet the brains behind emerging brands
An insight into William and James Chase
The strangest place on Earth?
Tips and events for the season
Man is the most damaging creature that has ever lived Why is eco philanthropy perceived as an indulgence? Is it a folly? Is it just a rich man's indulgence? See for yourself. ECO WARRIORS THAT LET US IN The world’s richest men are a private bunch, who pride their homes like castles, keeping intruders and nosey-parkers at bay. Eco philanthropists however appear to get the bigger picture and have one thing in common: they like to share. These three eco warriors are passionate about their work. So passionate that we’re all invited to take refuge in their homes. Not just their homes but the places they love most in the world – and let’s face it, they could choose to live anywhere. They want us to experience, first hand, the beauty they’re working to save. It’s a labour of love. Breathing, eating and drinking are our primary needs but 97 per cent of all philanthropic giving goes to human related causes (religion, health, disaster, pets, art etc.) PAUL LISTER is the man who wants to save Europe’s last great mass of ancient trees: Romania’s Caparthian Forest. He’s also the man that wants to bring wolves and bears back to Scotland. After all, wolves migrate through every mainland country in Europe except Britain, so why not Britain in a South African styled fenced reserve in a remote location in the Scottish highlands. Have you ever heard a wolf?’ he asks, ‘If Holland and Denmark can let large carnivores roam, then so should we.’ ‘Britain is a sanitised garden, far from natural and no longer the custodian of primary forest – alive with woodpeckers, bears, lynx and ravens – like
Romania, the epicentre of Europe’s wild nature. Without doubt, deforestation is the biggest sinner. And yet it’s cheap to save. Just 3,000 euros buys a whole hectare of rainforest.’
His advice is simple. Before you buy your next piece of furniture ask a few questions; its source for one. Asking questions is just part of the process that slows down deforestation. We are all familiar with fair trade but how about forest trade – trees have no voice but give us the air we breathe. Kristine Tompkins, Paul Lister and Doug Tompkins
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The melting of Greenland’s ice sheet could see the sea level rise by 7 metres by 2100 (it’s under a tenth of the size of the Antarctic ice sheet). This alone will be enough to flood the world’s most populated areas including east coast cities in the U.S., London and Venice.
On our doorstep. Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, Europe’s centuries-old primary forest is being logged – often illegally – at a rate of three hectares an hour. Trees are our carbon stores and provide the foundation for everything else: humus to enrich the soil and a home for fungi, plants and insects – the ecosystem’s building blocks.
Statistics say that in 2014 extinction rates of species were 1,000 to 10,000 times their natural rate: that means at least 10,000 species are being wiped out from existence on this planet EVERY YEAR. What are these 10,000?
In philanthropic terms, we spend more on our pets than saving our planet. A shockingly small amount – just 3% - of global giving goes on our most precious life sources: air, water and soil. Why do we choose to save our species over saving the planet? Actually, without us the planet will survive just fine.
There are more people living inside this circle than in the rest of the world:
We pity those city kids who don't know where milk comes from, but hey let me ask you, where did your jacket from? And while we’re talking about clothes, how many shirts do you own? We are all guilty of excess in the western world: after all, we can only wear one shirt at a time. This is not a rant to make you feel guilty but rather a plea for a shift in focus to what’s really important on our planet instead of consumerism. Over the years Paul came to realise that the Highland’s ecosystem is broken; natural forests have long gone, the soil is depleted and large predators are extinct. Since his custodianship began ten years ago, the Alladale Wilderness Reserve’s native flora and fauna is returning and his ethos is simply to leave the land in a better condition than he received it. His has overseen the restoration of the peatlands; hosted thousands of student visitors; reduced deer levels to a healthy sustainable level; and reintroduced the endangered red squirrel. No wonder Bear Grylls’ choses it as the venue for his Survival Academy. The American environmentalist and conservationist DOUG TOMPKINS, of North Face fame and fortune, spent until the 1990s ‘selling people stuff they didn’t need’ and is now trying to save the planet. He has conserved more than two million acres of wilderness in Argentina and Chile – that’s more than any other individual, with a singular aim to save biodiversity. He’s absolutely passionate about protecting wild landscapes as the best model for guaranteeing
long-term conservation. For a chance to participate in Doug’s ambitious conservation project visit Hostería Rincón del Socorro near Corrientes, in the frontier wetlands of north-east Argentina. It’s wild, undeveloped and strikingly beautiful. The seemingly limitless laguna is a watery paradise of reflected sky, floating islands and birdlife. Herons rise overhead along with the screech of chajá birds, while under horse foot capybaras cavort with their young in front of basking caiman. The neighbouring Pantanal region is a vast (and I mean vast – it’s the size of France), land-trapped waterlogged basin, directly below the Amazon, covering 210,000 square kilometres of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. Its flat, low-lying plains are flooded annually by the hundreds of rivers and ponds that stem from the giant Paraguay river, which crosses the biome from north to south, connecting the Pantanal to the Paraná river basin. Reminiscent of Africa’s Okavango, it is equally dramatic and photogenic. At times it’s wild and rugged, at others the marshlands look like golf courses with natural bunkers and hidden roughs, groomed to perfection by the white Indian cattle that roam. The story of Caiman Ecological Refuge like so many eco successes, is the result of one man’s passion for his country and vision for the planet. DR ROBERTO KLABIN, owns an area of
some 53,000 hectares bringing together three complementary activities: the Estancia Caiman, an extensive cattle farm with over 50,000 Brahman cattle; Caiman Lodge, a pioneering eco tourism operation with three separate lodges; and a nature conservation programme, which hosts scientific projects such as the hyacinth macaw project (whose population has grown from 1,500 to 5,000), and the jaguar conservation project (which monitors 42 resident cats using tagging and hidden cameras), while maintaining a private reserve encompassing 5,600 hectares. Caiman lives up to its namesake. It has been estimated that over 30 million caiman live in the Pantanal. Up to six metres in length they roam the grasslands and waters, feeding on fish and small mammals. They look dangerous but, fortunately, prefer to keep out of humans’ way and only attack if provoked. To visit the Pantanal is to take a different type of safari – for the ‘Big Five’ you’ll have to go to Africa but for jaguars, giant anteaters, tapirs, capybaras and magnificent birdlife it doesn’t get better than the Pantanal. THE NEXT STEP When one tugs at a single living thing in nature, one finds it attached to the rest of the world (John Muir). The best thing we can all do is to go and see it for ourselves and the next time we put our hand in our pocket share a bob or to for our planet.
Photography by The Electric Eye
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Kitchen
INK Chefs are among the most highly trained professionals out there, spending years perfecting their craft. They work long hours, most nights and weekends in a steamy and very hectic environment. Their food is their art and after work they like to let off steam. Ironman Gordon Ramsay is a black-belt judo supremo; Jamie Oliver goes surfing; and pretty boy Paul Hollywood flies his remote control spitfire over Kent. One thing they all have in common is art. Tattoo art. Once considered the domain of rebels, bikers, hippies and ex-cons, kitchen ink is now common attire around the kitchen sink.
Executive chef James Golding has always had an interest in tattoos even before he had any. His first real exposure occurred at a tattoo show in North London where he was thrown wide-open to a bunch of famous tattoo designers. It blew his mind. Interestingly, his first three tattoos were designed by his wife Ericka – a representation of his two children and wife. Family love plays a big role in the world of tattoos and saying ‘I do’ is often sealed in indelible ink. Where to put them is normally the hardest decision after you’ve chosen your topic. James’ first two tattoos were inked at a studio called Red Sky Tattoo in Castle Rock, Colorado. After returning to the UK he was introduced by Robin Hutson to an extremely talented tattooist – his son. Will Dozer did his PIG tattoo and a couple of other fantastic pieces at a Studio in London where they used to film the TV show London Ink. A bit closer to home, he has recently been inked by Gareth at Lucky Black in Southampton – a very talented artist who, like James, is passionate about traditional tattoos and a big fan of THE PIG.
Chefs’ tattoos compare enormously (from killers to kitchen aids). Ink designs and the reasons for getting them are as individual as the chef - it's a storyteller’s smorgasbord. Some of James’ are food or job orientated; others are stages of his life that he’d like to remember by making a permanent note to self. His main recommendation to those interested in tattoos is simple. Don’t rush in. Think long and hard about what you want; find a good tattooist that understands you and has a good portfolio. Be willing to take the artist’s advice and remember that aftercare is paramount. Designer artists are in vogue and searching out the superstar tattooists means being prepared to wait – sometimes years – for an appointment and then taking out a small mortgage for the privilege. Whatever you think, kitchen ink is here to stay. Will Dozer Shangri-La Tattoo Parlour 020 3609 0931 dozermail@icloud.com @will_dozer
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that smoking tobacco is seriously detrimental millions are still smoking cigarettes. Indeed, smoking cigarettes causes damage to every organ in the body, and smokingrelated illnesses are responsible for one out of every five deaths. Unsurprising then that almost 70 percent of smokers wish they could quit, and some 42 percent say they've tried to quit during the past year. 2009 saw a staggering 10% decrease in cigarette sales in
the U.S.A., following an increase in the federal cigarette tax, but it's not just the price-tag that's responsible for changing the habits of Americans. E-cigarettes have definitely contributed, grabbing a massive slice of the market touching $3 billion as one in five try to kick the habit with an electronic aid. That’s huge product growth in under a decade. China developed the first e-cigarettes and introduced them into the U.S. market in 2007.
They look very similar to a regular cigarette with one main difference: no tobacco. They are essentially vaporisers heating a liquid into vapour to be inhaled instead of smoke. Vaping fans argue major health advantages over traditional cigarettes but the regulators and some health experts aren't so sure that's true. So are they safe?
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They’re still toxic Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals including 69 known carcinogens. But e-cigarettes also pose health concerns because of the liquid nicotine content, which can be lethal when inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin. Even a tiny dose is dangerous: less than a single tablespoon of many of the e-liquids on the market is enough to kill an adult, and as little as a teaspoon could kill a child.
Calls regarding e-cigarette nicotine-infused liquids has risen every month between September 2010 and February 2014, from just one call per month to as many as 215 (a rise from 0.3% to 41.7% of all emergency calls in the USA). As many as 51.1% of those calls involved accidental poisoning of children under the age of 5 (source: CDC).
Testing also suggests that it's not just nicotine that’s dangerous as some devices may release metals during use, including tin and other impurities known to be toxic and/or carcinogenic.
No matches needed You'll never worry about misplacing your matches again as there's nothing to light, just a lithium battery, vaporisation chamber, and a cartridge filled with liquid. Some even have an LED that glows red when you inhale.
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No tobacco Because they’re not burning tobacco, there's no smoke, which means no carbon monoxide and no odour. You inhale vapour.
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Just liquid nicotine Smoke-free. Tobacco-free. But not nicotine-free. The liquid combines varying amounts of nicotine, flavourings, (you can have bubble gum or watermelon), propylene glycol (a solvent), and some other additives.
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Cheaper Smokers with a pack-a-day habit spend around £3,000 per year to satisfy their nicotine craving. E-cigarettes can offer a significant saving.
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Some workplaces allow e-cigarettes even if it’s normally a smoke-free zone. Because of limited regulations, manufacturers are marketing their products as cigarettes that can be smoked anywhere as smokeless tobacco products with no health risks.
• There’s no quality control Despite being on the market since 2007 we’re still unsure about the safety of vaping.
There appears to be an apparent lack of disclosure of all the ingredients as well as no validation concerning the health and safety claims by manufacturers. In 2009, the FDA found some cartridges of liquid nicotine contained about 1% diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic chemical ingredient also found in antifreeze. And, what’s even more worrying, the amount of nicotine listed on a cartridge label may not match the actual amount in the cartridge. Manufacturers say the e-cigarette is purely recreational, and should not be subject to FDA regulation.
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Second hand vapour As many as 2.5 million non-smokers have died from the lethal effects of second hand smoke between 1964 and 2014. Despite claims they're a safe alternative to cigarettes, e-cigarettes may not completely solve the problem of second hand exposure to nicotine. While nicotine emissions are ten times lower than from burning tobacco, and the second hand aerosol doesn't contain significant amounts of tobacco-specific toxins (carbon monoxide) the exposure is still real to non-smokers.
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A great big tax loss Extraordinarily, the e-cigarette industry presents a danger to governments all over the world. If electronic cigarettes replace tobacco on shop shelves, governments are likely lose a tremendous amount of tax revenue. This of course may have counter benefits for countries with free national health like the UK.
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SERENDIPITY REVEALED – A POST WAR PERSPECTIVE An exhibition of work showcased by Annoushka Hempel of contemporary Sri Lankan artists in London presented by Hempel Galleries in conjunction with the Colombo Art Biennale and The Brunei Gallery. While the art scenes in many parts of Asia are beginning to or have already gained recognition internationally, Sri Lanka has, in a sense, been alienated by its 30 year war, which finally came to an end in May 2009. In the aftermath of the war, “Serendipity Revealed” showcased a glimpse of the untold story as unveiled by 14 of Sri Lanka’s foremost and emerging contemporary artists. It was a thematic show with representation by different artists presenting works in different mediums giving a view of the recent and contemporary history of Sri Lanka. Five years of peace, from the end of the armed conflict in May 2009, has given the country and its artists in particular the opportunity to settle and develop their artistic practice. Curator Annoushka Hempel, founder of the successful Colombo Art Biennale, says ‘‘Serendipity Revealed’’ was an unveiling of artists’ narratives and stories of the changes that have evolved within Sri Lanka, with a younger generation of artists who speak less of the political civil conflict and war, and more of the socio-political conflicts and tensions driven by traditional values’. Participants included established Sri Lankan artists: Kingsley Gunatillake, Anoli Perera and Sovereign Art Prize winner (2011) Pala Pothupitiya. Works by the internationally renowned artist Cora de Lang from her time in Sri Lanka, alongside newcomers Jananda Laksiri, Pradeep Thalawatte and Koralegedara Pushpakumara, and additional diasporic work by artists Reginald Aloysius, Liz Fernando and Nina Mangalanayagam were shown.
The exhibition contained over 60 works including sculpture, installation, video, painting and photography. Venue – The Brunei Gallery, London – Russell Square, London WC1. The Brunei Gallery, close to the British Museum and part of London’s Museum Mile, is an important venue hosting a programme of changing contemporary and historical exhibitions from Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Annoushka Hempel – In Feb 2009 with the civil war at its height, Annoushka co-founded the Colombo Art Biennale. In her view, this
Nina, present at the opening, explained to the audience, ‘I am half Tamil and half Danish but grew up in Sweden with hardly any contact with my Tamil relatives as a child because of the large physical and cultural distance between us. Originally from Sri Lanka, my father’s family has ended up in very different places in the world, living very different lives. I am interested in how the physical gap has created mental boundaries between us. Our different experiences and situations in life have impacted on our sense of self. This has influenced our identity in our relationship to each other, complicating relationships within the family’. Anoli Perera’s work deals largely with feminist issues and her series of protest photographs entitled ‘I Let My Hair Loose’ depicts traditional family style portraits with a difference. She explained, ‘when I look at my own old family photographs, the female subjects are often left perched on stools or chairs in theatrical settings, their gazes frozen. Their homemaking lives intruded into a wider canvas which recorded their marginal existence in history. The work ‘Protest’ uses female hair as a means to arrest the male gaze which objectifies the sitter. By covering the face, the hair obstructs the completion of viewers’ voyeuristic enjoyment in looking at the female sitter’. By unfolding and exposing these myriad experiences and stories, “Serendipity Revealed’’ gave a flicker of insight into the depth of change undergone by this fascinating country. It showcased modern Sri Lankan art at its best.
was an opportunity for Sri Lankan art to not only be nurtured by local and foreign patrons but flourish in an open atmosphere. In May 2009 the end of the civil armed conflict was announced and the Colombo Art Biennale became a platform from which audiences could witness the stories as told by the countries’ artists. With three highly successful Biennales under her belt and several international exhibitions in places such as Hong Kong, Mumbai, Delhi, Dhaka and now London she has finally launched Sri Lankan art and artists on to the world stage.
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WHAT'S COOKING IN THE MIND OF: Chef Proprietor, Angela Hartnett Angela Hartnett, MBE is a national treasure. A Kentish gal and Gordon Ramsey protégé, whose passion for food was instilled from a young age from her mother and Italian grandmother. In 2013 she joined forces with Luke Holder to create the restaurant Hartnett Holder & Co at Lime Wood Hotel. We asked her what's cooking?
Where would you most like to travel to? South America is the area I’d most like to explore. Who would you most like to sit between at dinner (living today)? Two funny men: American comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. What’s the best bit of advice you can give to anyone reading this? Treat people as you would like to be treated. What are your everyday sayings or mantras for life? I do not really have any. But my chefs would probably say I’m constantly saying, 'Just get on with it and get it done!!' What would be your desert island luxury? Books are my biggest luxury. What are you reading at the moment and what are your three favourite books? I’m currently reading a fascinating book on Kennedy. My three favourite books would have to be: To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen What are your three favourite shops? In London they’d be: The iconic Piccadilly store Fortnum and Mason The high-end Italian food market Eataly The award winning La Fromagerie
What are your two favourite restaurants? Waterside Inn in Bray St. John Bread and Wine in Spitalfields What are your three favourite hotels? The Connaught in the heart of Mayfair Lime Wood in the New Forest The Three Chimneys in the Isle of Skye Where are you happiest? I’m always happy! What would you cook for your staff's Last Supper? Anolini followed by roast chicken, then cheese and a good red wine.
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Forbes & Lewis was launched in 2013 and the name originates from the founders’ names, married partners Samuel Lewis Windridge and Katie Forbes. F&L’s fascination with product and fashion design started at a young age imagining ways in which an item could be enriched. Identifying a gap in the market for durable, well-designed bags at entry-level luxury prices that withstand the test of time, alongside a focus on items that could be endorsed by men and women using intelligent androgynous design was their catalyst. F&L’s design process always begins with a sketch accompanied by a few key words scribbled beside it, normally on a scrap of paper or a napkin!
www.aureliaskincare.com At present F&L are an in-house team of two, with their eye on moving forward and the prospect of imminent brand and designer collaborations on the horizon! F&L supervise every step of production; they pick their partners and associates very carefully, not only to maintain standards, but also to ensure that they are working with ethical suppliers who are environmentally conscious. Essential to F&L’s ethos is that all their products, many which are unisex, are utilitarian and stylish without fuss! www.forbesandlewis.com
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Violet Lake is the brainchild of Ursula Lake who has been working as a Fashion Editor for more than 12 years. She has worked on a number of different publications throughout her career from Vogue and InStyle Magazine to Net-a-Porter's Edit magazine. The idea of Violet Lake had been in Ursula’s mind for a long time but in 2010, after an exhaustive and disappointing search for the right bikini, she finally decided to design her own line. She felt there was a real lack of well fitting, flattering bikinis in quality fabrics that weren't extremely expensive. The concept behind Violet Lake is simple; there are ten different styles of interchangeable bikini tops and ten bottoms and all of these come in five different sizes and in fifteen different colours – the perfect luxury mix and match swimwear brand!
Hamilton and Hare is a premium men’s underwear and loungewear brand launched in London in 2012. Inspired by the original boxing short, worn in the ring to make prize-fighters look and feel their best, their underwear is designed to do just that.
Founder, Olivia Francis, former advertising exec at M&C Saatchi, spotted a gap in the market for well made stylish underwear for men: “Compared to the female underwear market, the offering for men was lacking in quality and very dull. We set out to change this and give men’s underwear the respect it deserves”
Designed in London with a Savile Row tailor and made in small-scale factories in England and Portugal, quality and fit are top priority. Combining the finest cotton with modern tailoring expertise and British understated style, the brand has already gathered a cult following to those in the know. www.violet-lake.com
www.hamiltonandhare.com
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Love Brand & Co. is the brainchild of London designer and entrepreneur Oliver Tomalin. Instead of retrofitting social responsibility, Oliver built his brand to help save elephants and other endangered species from extinction in the wild.
Love Brand & Co. was launched in London in 2011 after Oliver simultaneously recognised the serious situation facing wild elephants and the growing demand for brands that not only look good but do good too.
Wild Nutrition is a Sussex based brand of bespoke Food-State Supplements founded in 2012 by husband & wife Henrietta and Charlie Norton. Their bespoke formulations have been created and researched by Henrietta, an expert in nutritional medicine, to provide the most natural form of supplements that support each stage of life.
“It was time for a new type of luxury brand and time to save the elephant.” Says Oliver. Love Brand & Co. donates 5 % of its revenues, rather than its profits, to the conservation of elephants and other endangered species. Love Brand & Co. supports 3 inspirational charities close to Oliver’s heart; Elephant Family, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Tusk Trust.
No where in nature is a nutrient found in an isolated chemical form, hence their use of only food form nutrients. Just as nature intended.
Love Brand & Co. has a wide collection of swimwear and resortwear for men, women and children. The firm focuses on state-of-the-art quality, timeless style and exceptional attention to detail. Oliver explains, “We bring a new meaning to 'the good life’, a passion for good style and a good cause."
“Our quest for excellence in our products is paramount in all we do, but as importantly, is a passionate belief in the power of nutrition to promote the body’s own healing capabilities”.
www.lovebrand.com
www.wildnutrition.com
Curated by Lime Wood is a one-of-a-kind destination; an authentic and unique assortment of hand-picked brands, edited collections and exclusive pieces, brought together from the worlds of art, fashion, beauty and interior design.
Think style not fashion, individuality, attention to detail and lovingly made choices; a bespoke range that will reflect your own personality and perhaps help tell your story. www.limewoodhotel.co.uk/pamper/the-shop/
Snow Finel, founded in Hampshire, designs ski sweaters that look amazing and perform fantastically on or off the slopes. The fine Merino wool is luxuriously soft, while being warm, breathable and light. Cut to fit and flatter, Snow Finel’s sweaters are an ideal winter mid layer, or can be worn without a jacket in spring! Founder Louise Waldron explained ‘It all started with the search for ski jumper’!
Snow Finel pride themselves in the fact that all their products use British made fabrics, including high quality Scottish cashmere and hand knitted Merino wool. They have combined their knowledge of skiing within their designs to ensure their clients keep warm on the slopes as well as having extra storage built into their clothes. They are also the proud sponsors of the GB Ladies Telemark Ski Team; Founded in 2006, the team has gone from strength-to-strength representing Great Britain at the highest level on the FIS Telemark World Cup circuit.
Explorers and adventurers past and present provide the inspiration for Stow, a collection of dashing travel accessories for storage of valuables and gadgets for men and women.
Stow launched in June 2013 via the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter with the same pioneering spirit demonstrated by the people after whom their accessories are named; such as the 19th Century writer and traveller Isabella Bird and the 20th Century polar explorer James Wordie.
Carol Lovell, the founder of this luxuriously modern label, knows all about today’s stylish and practical travel requirements. She has globetrotted frequently for work (she has a background in executive travel recruitment and jewellery retail) and has clocked-up her fair share of travel miles, not to mention travel stories. Designed in England and hand finished in Spain by luxury goods experts, Stow designs have a distinct heirloom quality, made current with butter-soft leathers, contemporary shapes and vibrant colours. Two types of personalisation are offered. Word has spread quickly garnering loyal followers and attracting discerning travellers across the globe. Stockists include Lime Wood Hotel and London’s Fortnum and Mason. www.snowfinel.co.uk
www.stowlondon.co.uk
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Chasing Potatoes Will Chase’s story is an earthy tale of a maverick farmer who works hard, sells well, and then starts all over again to create a second international brand setting new benchmarks for quality and pedigree. Tyrrells crisps (named after Will’s family farm) was created in 2002 and expanded rapidly all across Europe and America. A seed to crisp phenomenon of a sexy retro-packaged 100% natural crisp. And we all love a good crisp. A humble potato supplier for over 20 years Will needed to diversify. Despite producing a healthy turnover the profit wasn't worth all the effort and in 2002 he decided to branch out and launched a crisp factory from his Herefordshire farm. As the brand grew, Will began travelling in pursuit of better equipment and flavourings. During a stopover in America – where else do you go to learn more about deep fat frying – he discovered a small batch of artisan distillers. Back at home the problem of a huge surplus of potatoes, too small to make crisps, made his next decision a no-brainer: the first start-up distillery in the UK in more than 250 years. History lesson over – where is Chase today? DID MAKING CRISPS DRIVE YOU TO DRINK? No, we just decided to make people happy instead of fat… In fact the brand is doing so well that we’re now selling our vodka to Russians – coal to Newcastle you might say. While we distil a range of products, everything in our business leads back to vodka and since selling the Tyrrell business we are 100% focused on spirits. WHERE IS THE VODKA MADE? Our farm is based in Herefordshire, a region that boasts some of the richest farmland in the world. It's here that we grow King Edward and Lady Claire potatoes for the distillery, as well as cider apples for our Naked Chase Apple Vodka and Williams Gin. Having the distillery located on the farm allows us to keep a watchful eye over how our potatoes and apples move from field to bottle. It’s this single-estate approach that makes us different – something you can taste in our award-winning vodka. HOW DOES THE FERMENTATION PROCESS WORK? We start by mashing up our potatoes and apples, which are all harvested from the fields and orchards surrounding the farm. Apples are sweet enough to ferment naturally, but we add a brewer’s yeast to the potato mash to help it along the way. After about a week, we’re left with a low alcohol wine.
SO YOU DISTIL ON SITE AS WELL? We put the low alcohol wine from the fermentation stage into our bespoke copper batch pot and wait patiently as it’s distilled four times here and twice more in our rectification column. The column is the tallest of its kind in the world, at 70ft it rises through the roof of the barn. At this point, the spirit reaches the dizzying heights of 96% abv and is well on its way to becoming Chase Vodka. After distillation, the raw spirit is tempered with water drawn from a source at the heart of the farm. Once it’s reached a much more drinkable 40% abv, we hand bottle our vodka and seal it with a handmade cork. The whole process, from farm to bottle, takes up to two weeks. We’re a stone’s throw away from the Malvern Hills - home of the Queen's favourite water. AND YOU’RE MAKING GIN AS WELL AS VODKA NOW. Unlike most distilleries, we opt out of buying in a readymade neutral grain spirit. In our quest for traceability in the industry, we use either our Chase Original or Naked Chase Vodka as the base to our Williams Gins. Opening the belly of our 250l Carter head style still, Ginny, we add in the raw spirit at 96% along with the same amount of water from the farm. The botanicals are stuffed into a pillow case and placed into the carter head, where the flavours are infused into the vapours passing through. This method provides a very floral style with great length and depth. WHAT MAKES CHASE SO SPECIAL? Very small volumes are produced: 16 tonnes of potatoes makes only 1,000 litres of alcohol, which after 40 hours can be disheartening, but it is testament to the quality of our vodka – a supreme quality over all of the other mass produced vodka. Most gins on the market buy in what’s called a neutral grain spirit and simply re-distil, this can be sourced in the market for around 50 pence per litre, our base spirit costs around £4 per litre to produce, so the cider is a great way of showing off the pedigree of our gin. WHEN DID YOU HAVE YOUR EARLIEST TIPPLE AND WHAT WAS IT? Good honest Herefordshire cider as a young boy. Growing up on the farm most summers we’d help with the harvest. To celebrate, the harvest farmhands would gather to tell tales of the previous weeks hard work washed down with lashings of cider.
WHAT INSPIRES THE DIFFERENT FLAVOURS? We try to preserve quintessential British flavours; things like Seville orange marmalade or rhubarb vodka, which we hope will evoke lost memories and tastes. They are all distilled in season but can be enjoyed all year round. I HEAR YOUR ROSÉ IS RATHER GOOD – HOW HAS THE TRANSITION FROM POTATO TO VINE EVOLVED? My father, Will, can’t stand lying on a beach, and is always looking for the next adventure. A few summers ago while in Ibiza, he headed to the bar for a glass of wine. While talking to the sommelier he realised his farming credentials put him in good stead to take on a vineyard – a holiday dream which became a reality the following year in Provence. The rosé debuted this year and sold out by the end of August. We also produce a red from the same vineyard and next year will be releasing wine from Priorat, a new project that we have been working on in northeast Spain producing powerful red wines. YOURS IS A REAL FAMILY BUSINESS - HOW DOES IT WORK AND WHAT'S THE SECRET APART FROM DRINKING COPIOUSLY? I have huge admiration for family run vineyards and distilleries. There are so many aspects of the business that help engage different members of the family. We each focus on our own area of the business contributing to the main goal we are all pushing towards. Communication is key and we constantly talk to gage myriad ideas and motives. THERE HAS BEEN A RESURGENCE OF CRAFT DISTILLING IN THE UK RECENTLY, HOW DOES CHASE COMPARE TO THE REST? Since we began distilling in 2008, Chase has come a long way and the restaurant and bar scene has changed and progressed dramatically. Greater choice of spirits has certainly increased but the transparency involved in our production process sets us apart from all other spirits. Like a fine wine, you would never dream of buying without knowledge of its origins, the grapes, the terroir and even the winemaker. We can trace each bottle to the very field we harvested, refusing to buy in neutral grain spirit, our process is incredibly laborious but, in our opinion well worth the effort. Chase Distillery Ltd, Preston Wynne, Hereford, HR1 3PG Tel: +44(0)1432 820455; www.williamschase.co.uk
THE STRANGEST PLACE ON EARTH Is Cappadocia the strangest place on Earth?
Limewire 19 How is it that one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world, the Cappadocia region in central Anatolia, is relatively unknown outside Turkey? Its claim to fame is due to a bunch of rocks. Not just any rocks but a UNESCO protected collection of formations known as fairy chimneys on a high volcanic plateau, which is scattered with surreal statuesque silhouettes carved out from wind and rain over eons. Sandstone erosion has left these precariously balanced boulders of basalt perched on narrow bases, ready to topple at any moment. This rugged area was important to early Orthodox Christianity and home to hundreds of rock churches and monasteries hewn from the soft volcanic stone, and even underground cities, which sheltered thousands of early Christians from persecution. Sculpted by monks, priests and master stone cutters, it’s a dizzying miracle of nature made useful by man. Its vibrant colours change with the seasons. Blanketed in snow through winter; a checkerboard of crimson roses and gurgling fountains in spring; and full of feral olive trees that have been allowed to run wild inhabited by nightingales come summer – there’s more than a touch of magic here. The best way to explore these unique structures is with a private guide who can make sense of what you see. The kingdom of Cappadocia was established in Central Anatolia after the death of Alexander the Great and in Persian it means the land of beautiful horses. All the valleys in the region flow into the River Kızılırmak (Red River) and the castle at Uçhisar stands watchful on a hilltop keeping check over the long valleys and fairy chimneys. The main tourist path consists of Aksaray's Ihlara Valley, the Göreme National Park and underground cities in Nevşehir and Soğanlı Valley in Kayseri. Passing through the incredible Pasabag Valley to the subterranean city of Kaymakli, dating back to the Byzantine times, there’s a raw sense of life on the edge. Man’s ingenious capacity for survival against attacks from marauding invaders is felt on the hairs on the back of your neck as you wander through the caves and rocks around the Goreme Open Air Museum. This is the advent of Christianity as lived by a community of church and monastery dwellers and intricate, well-preserved frescos survive to this day on its walls and ceilings. It’s surprisingly easy to get to and only a short flight from Istanbul. Kayseri airport is just an hour's drive from the ancient citadel of Uchisar, where the obvious option for a bed for the night is in a luxurious cave hotel, of which there are quite a few. Humans have used these fairy chimneys as dwellings throughout history, carving them into homes and places of worship. There are traces of civilization over millennia.
Located a few minutes walk from the centre of Uçhisar on the site of a thousand-year-old former monastery, the Argos is an inspiringly beautiful boutique hotel consisting of six stone mansions connected by flower filled courtyards and underground tunnels. Its 53 rooms are a delicious concoction of exposed stone walls, antiques, Turkish rugs and open fireplaces. And for a table with a view The Seki restaurant’s outdoor terrace captures splendid views of the moon-like plateau looking out over the natural fortresses of Başhisar and Ortahisar.
molasses, firik pilaf and fresh garden herbs; topped off with a traditional quince dessert. Dishes are complemented with Anatolian wines. In fact it’s an area renowned for wine making and Kalecik Karası and Syrah grapes are lovingly tended in terraces all around Cappadocia.
Apart from the view, their recipe for success is quite simple: fresh local ingredients interpreted with contemporary cooking techniques to create unique flavours. A gourmet journey of duck confit wrapped in chard leaves with spicy apricot sauce and roasted almonds; followed by lamb cutlets with grape
Argos in Cappadocia is a place beyond postcards, photo opportunities, and souvenir shops. It’s a magical spot that steps you into another world. Another time.
There are over 5,000 kilometres of tunnels in the underground city below Argos, connecting mansions via a subterranean warren of passages, hollowed out living spaces and shelters, one of which houses the private wine cellars.
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The Bath and West Show (27 – 30th May 2015)
Isle of Wight Festival (11th – 14th June 2015)
The Royal Bath & West Show is England's Biggest Celebration of Rural Life and England's only 4 day Royal Show.
The Isle of Wight Festival is the first major festival in the UK summer calendar. Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2QS
The Showground, Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6QN
www.isleofwightfestival.com
www.bathandwest.com
Glastonbury Festival (24th – 28th June 2015)
Dorset Knob Throwing & Frome Valley food Festival (3rd May 2015)
Glastonbury Festival is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world.
The world-famous Dorset Knob Throwing competition returns as part of the Frome Valley Food Festival. Cattistock Dorchester DT2 0JH www.visit-dorset.com
Crafty Craft (4th May 2015) This is a boat race where all the vessels used are home made and the teams are in fancy dress. Hungerford, Berkshire on the Kennett & Avon Canal www.craftycraft.com
Visit Bombay Sapphire Distillery Explore behind the doors of Bombay Sapphire's distillery, Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire. Whitchurch Hampshire RG28 7NR
Worthy Farm, Somerset www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
JEKKA SAYS... Jekka McVicar, England’s Queen of Herbs, has won 60 RHS gold medals and displays the largest collection of culinary herbs in the UK. A gastronomic delight for anyone interested in good food. Her herbetum contains over 300 culinary herbs: no wonder that our crème de la crème of Michelin starred chefs flock to her for knowledge and inspiration. • • • • • • • • •
Myrtle (use with pork and game dishes) Thyme (good with chicken and fish) Sage (transforms pork-every time a winner) Oregano (especially good with vegetables) Parsley (wouldn’t eat a ham joint without it) Celery Leaf (for a kick in stocks and soups) Salad Burnet (a delicious tang for salads) Rosemary (lamb’s partner for all seasons) Bay (a stock must-have)
www.jamieoliver.com/thebigfeastival
Winchester Hat Fair (3rd July – 5th July 2015) Winchester's Hat Fair began in 1974 as a busker's festival and is now Britain's longest running celebration of street arts. Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB www.hatfair.co.uk
Hampshire Food Festival (1st July to 3rd August 2015)
Rownhams SO16 8LS www.hampshirefare.co.uk/ food-festival
An English Idyll-Paintings and Prints by Leslie Moffat Ward.
Lymington Hampshire SO41 9BH
Camp Bestival (30th July – 2nd August 2015)
www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk
The ultimate family festival. Aimed at parents with their children, this alternative festival is a whole weekend of Hi-de-Hi style fun.
Wilderness Festival (6th-9th August 2015)
Isle of Wight BH20 5QS www.campbestival.net
The fifth season at Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire. www.wildernessfestival.com
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN
www.smokedanduncut.com
Kingham, Oxfordshire OX7 6UJ
Celebrating the best of local food & farming throughout the Hampshire Food Festival.
St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery (25th April – 6th June 2015)
21st June – THE PIG-on the beach 12th July – Lime Wood 2nd August – THE PIG-near Bath 6th September – THE PIG
Jamie Oliver and Alex James present The Big Feastival, a unique weekend celebration of music, food and fun for all the family, set on Alex’s idyllic Cotswolds farm.
Her hot tips for winter/spring season:
www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com
A series of FREE unplugged and acoustic sessions held across THE PIG Hotels and at Lime Wood Hotel.
The Big Feastival (28th-30th August 2015)
There's not a huge amount going on in the garden over the winter season. It's time for harvesting the fruits of your labour and enjoying a well earned rest. While you're cosying up to the wood burner, pull out your favourite recipe books and seed catalogues and start planning for this year's herbs and veggies. On clear days, tidy up your beds and give them all a good thick mulch. There's still time to plant your sweet peas, ideally in root-trainers in the greenhouse and make sure all your herbs have had a good haircut!
London Burlesque Festival (15th May – 31st May 2015) This 10-day festival gives you a taste of the glittery, glamourous world of burlesque. www.londonburlesquefest.com
Mountain Lodges Portetta Lodges in Courchevel open for summer! www.portetta.com
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