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Recipe: Sankey’s Smokie

We love Sankey’s, the beautiful independent, family-run pub and restaurant group in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. From 1989, the Sankey family has owned and operated the flagship Seafood Kitchen & Bar on Mount Ephraim, adding a second sister site, The Old…

Bayked in Herne Bay

Sitting opposite a washed-up angling shop, Bayked has arrived in Herne Bay seemingly  as a fearless pioneer from its well heeled neighbour Whitstable. A simple black fronted store and an old-fashioned delivery bike in the window quietly announce its artisan…

The Best Hampers in Kent

Macknade – “Kentish Christmas” – £55 This hamper is packed with goodies from the garden of England. Kentish suppliers are great all-rounders, but they also have the edge when it comes to Christmas. Favourites include a festive beer from Shepherd…

Taste Kent Meets Petra Ojukwu

My name is Petra and I am a Baker based in Medway, Kent. I specialise in “cookie based” treats with many amazing flavours to enjoy.  I was born in the Czech Republic, where my Mum is a great Cook and…

Chase away the winter blues with EXALT

We have just discovered a new drinks range to hit the market. Although these guys aren’t based in Kent they’re just up the M2 in East London and available to buy online and well, we liked them, so we’ve included…

Kentish Wine Prize for Caring Customer in Support Your Local Campaign

Presented by KCC Leader Roger Gough and Amanda Cottrell OBE Following the huge success of the first #CaringCustomer appeal, dynamic organisation Produced in Kent and campaign partner Visit Kent took the opportunity to thank another #CaringCustomer as the second appeal…

New Ashford Deli & Dining Space Set to Grow at Elwick Place!

One of the most recent additions to shake-up Ashford’s dining and shopping scene, Macknade Elwick Place, has enjoyed huge success since it opened in February and has now announced exciting plans for expansion at the site. Already a large, welcoming…

Beautiful Autumn Views in the Kent Countryside

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, we often find ourselves hiding inside, digging out our chunky knit sweaters, snuggling up under a blanket with a steaming mug of tea and a riveting box set. If like the…

More People Turn To Gluten Free Alternatives

It’s Coeliac UK Awareness Week – 11th-17th May 2020 Since the Covid-19 crisis hit the UK, gluten free flour producer Oast to Host has experienced an unexpected surge in online sales. Not only have the cake and pastry flours been…

Pass the fruit crisps

You asked for it, and here it is, Nim’s Fruit Crisps has launched new Share Bags of its emblematic one-ingredient crisps! The new Nim’s Share Bags come in 3 varieties: Apple, Beetroot & Parsnip, and Pineapple & Beetroot. Priced at…