In August 2011, Alison Coombs saw an advert in a weight watchers magazine for Women V Cancer Cycle Challenges - India . Having just lost 5 stone herself and with cancer having touched her family, Alison signed up. An incredibly emotional journey, lots of tears, lots of laughs and very sore bottoms ensued, as 88 women cycled through India - camping and pulling together to raise money to help other women.
Dev Biswal, the chef-patron of The Ambrette Michelin-listed fine Indian dining venue, has launched his own brand 'Biswal's Premier' marinades. The marinades, as used in the award-winning Margate restaurant, have been introduced as a response to customers asking the secret to The Ambrette's distinctive style and flavours, so they can try them at home.
Competition now closed. Congratulations to Bryony Sayburn (Surrey), Antonia (East Sussex), Simon Instone (Hampshire), Samantha Barry (Berks), Martin Rainer (West Sussex), Jacqueline Harper (Kent), Janice Cason (East Sussex), Paul Green (Cambridgeshire), Carol Rawlings (West Sussex) and Julie Booth (Surrey).
Buoyed by the continuing success of the Broadstairs Food Festival that traditionally comes to the Kent town for first weekend in October, the historic seaside resort is to host a Spring Festival this Easter from Saturday 30th March to Monday 1st April 2013. In its fifth year and now firmly established as of one the leading epicurean events in the Kent calendar, with free entry, the Festival attracts between 40,000 and 50,000 plus visitors. The new Spring Food Fayre will feature over 50 stalls showcasing the finest food and drink produce from the 'Garden of England'.
Fancy a lovely evening walk in wonderful countryside while doing some good at the same time? If so, then you are invited to join the Rotary Club of Titsey & District for their 10th MoonRaker NightWalk Challenge on Saturday 23rd March 2013. The event is held at the magnificent Chartwell, former home of Sir Winston Churchill, only two miles south of Westerham, Kent, off the A25.
Per portion: 334 calories, 19.4g protein, 59.2g carbohydrate, 3.8g fat, 1g saturated fat, 2.8g fibre, 1.4g salt Prep: 5 mins Cooking: 10 mins Serves 4
