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At Local Food Surrey, we love great food and drink.  In these food and drink articles, we wax lyrical about the best local and seasonal food that we find in Surrey and beyond.

 
Jan
05

Local food predictions for 2015

Food
A new year always brings a fresh set of trend predictions, and in food there are plenty of big stories. While there’s a definite trend for cutting down (on sugar, meat and gluten), there’s some good news for those craving a little indulgence, in the shape of a new focus on breakfast and home-grown wines, spirits and liqueurs.
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muttonlocal foodtrends2015breakfastgluten-freemeat-freesugar-freeEnglish wine

Nov
28

David Cameron enjoys a Taste of Surrey

Local Food Surrey
THE Prime Minister tucked into a taste of Surrey and chatted to food and drink producers at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 26 November.
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Parliamentary VisitDavid Cameron

Nov
16

Taste of Surrey

Local Food Surrey
When Local Food Britain was asked by Visit Surrey CIC to organise a local food and drink showcase as part of their Taste of Surrey Parliamentary visit, we jumped at the chance and have been overwhelmed with support from our members.
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Parliamentary Visit

Oct
20

A Tuppenny Barn for your thoughts

Local Food in Sussex
Like many parents, mum-of-two Maggie Haynes was frustrated by the lack of organic veg available locally for mid-week mealtimes, so she began looking for a place to grow her own. But unlike most budding gardeners – she began growing for her community too.
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fruitOrganicSussexVegEducation

Oct
08

Forgotten mutton is worth remembering

Meat
We talk mutton with expert Bob Kennard who has championed quality mutton for over 20 years. His support for independent abattoirs has been honoured with a ‘Best Campaigner Award’ from BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme.
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muttonBob Kennard

Oct
08

Hops from Britain's Beer Garden

Alice Whitehead visits one of the few remaining hop growing regions in the UK to learn more about a crop that’s steeped in history (as well as beer) and uncover how the industry has changed and innovated.
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hopsBritish beer

Aug
11

Elderberries - polished gems for free

Fruit
When we talk about eating local, we are usually referring to using ingredients bought at the shops. However, this is not always the case, for supplies of local food are available at nature’s store, too!
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elderberrieselderberry ginforaging

Jul
15

Sparkling future for Greyfriars Vineyard

Local Food Surrey
I meet Mike Wagstaff one balmy summer’s evening and, chatting as we stroll along rows of grapevines, it’s clear the former oil company chief executive is in a good place.
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Greyfriars Vineyard

Jun
20

Happy Coffee Bean stirs up charitable collaboration

Local Food Surrey
A caffeine-fuelled collaboration between two Surrey food businesses is helping support poverty-stricken families in Uganda.
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Apr
28

Fields of gold

Buying British food is fantastic. You support our farmers and you get to enjoy fresher and more nutritious produce at dinner time. But what about finding alternatives to cooking oils? This article lifts the lid on one of Britain’s greatest store cupboard staples.
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oils

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