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Taste of Kent Awards

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March 20th 2009

The fifth Taste of Kent Awards, the brainchild of food and drink champions, Produced in Kent, attracted record levels of voting from members of the public, with a 42 per cent increase in votes over last year. The finalists,...

50 ways to enjoy Kent's coast this summer - part four

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August 2nd 2008

With summer finally kicking in, it's time to head for the coast and soak up some sun. Follow our guide over the next week as we reveal the 50 best ways to make the most of the Kentish seaside - in part four, activities for those who love their foo...

Hunt for traditional Kentish recipes

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July 25th 2008

Do you remember Huffkins, Hop Pickers' Pie, Cherry Batter Pudding, Lamb and Apple Pie or Kentish Well Pudding? Even more importantly, do you know how to make them?

Kent chefs say cheese

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July 25th 2008

In a bid to increase awareness of the quality of Kent produce, a collection of chefs, restaurant owners and food buyers were given a guided tour of the county to show why they need look no further than their doorstep when sourcing their ingredient...

Kents Farmers' Markets find a voice

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May 8th 2008

An initiative set up by the managers of Kent's 33 Farmers' Markets has resulted in the launch of the Kent Farmers' Market Association and a new website that will make it easier for shoppers to find out details of the nearly 900 markets held a year...

The Great Potato Challenge

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May 8th 2008

Theo Mannie, a third-year student at Canterbury College, has been highly commended in the national 'Great Potato Challenge' competition 2008, organised by the British Potato Council (BPC), for his dish of wholegrain mash stuffed with pork, pancett...

1m facelift gives Brogdale its Marketplace

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May 8th 2008

A shopping centre with a difference has opened at Brogdale Farm in Faversham, home of the National Fruit Collection, following a £1m facelift by owners Hillreed Ltd.

Kent pear juice hailed a success

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May 8th 2008

When the hail hit Kent last July, it looked like pear crops were a write-off. Until then, glorious fruit growing conditions in the north Kent fruit belt had produced perfect crops - but the summer hail spoiled their looks.

Meet Kent's finest food and drink producers

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May 8th 2008

Follow our series as we introduce Kent's food and drink heroes. Meet the men and women behind the produce of our county; today, Mark McEachran, young chef of the year

Meet Kent's finest food and drink producers

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May 7th 2008

Follow our series as we introduce Kent's food and drink heroes. Meet the men and women behind the produce of our county; today, Chris Barkaway, winner of the best butcher award.

Meet Kent's finest food and drink producers

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May 5th 2008

Follow our series as we introduce Kent's food and drink heroes. Meet the men and women behind the produce of our county; today, Alastair Jessel, winner of best local food retailer

Meet Kent's finest food and drink producers

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May 4th 2008

Follow our series as we introduce Kent's food and drink heroes. Meet the men and women behind the produce of our county; today, Robin Betts, winner of Best Food Producer

Meet Kent's finest food and drink producers

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May 3rd 2008

Follow our series as we introduce Kent's food and drink heroes. Meet the men and women behind the produce of our county; today, Jonny Dunhill, winner of best seafood retailer.

Meet Kent's finest food and drink producers

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April 30th 2008

Follow our series as we introduce Kent's food and drink heroes. Meet the men and women behind the produce of our county; today, Brian Booth of Ardennes restaurant, Faversham

Kent's Food and Drink Heroes

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April 28th 2008

Follow our series as we introduce Kent's food and drink heroes. Meet the men and women behind the produce of our county; today, Frazer Thompson, double Taste of Kent Award winner

Kent Farmers' Markets

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January 7th 2008

Find your nearest Farmers' Market

Young Chef of the Year

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November 27th 2007

Can you cook up a storm? Enter Produced in Kent's Young Chef of the Year competition

Food and Drink Awards - Vote Now!

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October 29th 2007

Kent Life, in conjunction with Produced in Kent and BBC Radio Kent, is delighted to announce the 2007 Taste of Kent Awards and to encourage all readers to vote now

2.5m investment for family-run business

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August 15th 2007

Sittingbourne-based business COOK has invested £2.5m in a new kitchen to aid expansion

Easy peasy

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May 24th 2007

Peas and beans are at their finest at this time of year, but did you know that, eaten regularly, they can help in the fight against diseases such as cancer and heart disease, as well as boosting your immune system? Peas...