EDITOR LOVES Szilvia Burrows is the owner and designer behind Buckinghamshire-based Knitluxe Studio. She creates eye masks and hot water bottle covers made from the finest, ethically sourced and sustainable 100% Merino lambswool crafted in her home studio on a hand-powered vintage knitting machine, www.knitluxestudio.co.uk All the latest from around the regions NEWS Nearlywed THE CASTLE HOTEL IN WINDSOR HIRES A NEW PASTRY CHEF The talented Suhas Lokhande has been appointed as the new pastry chef at The Castle Hotel in Windsor to elevate their exquisite Royal Afternoon Tea offering. The delicate handmade patisseries and touches added by Suhas have created a truly indulgent experience. The Royal Afternoon Tea includes a delicious variety of freshly made sandwiches; a royal coronation chicken wrap and smoked salmon and dill mousse served on a savoury choux bun. The sweet offerings include a selection of freshly baked scones served with homemade jam; a lemon meringue tartlet with lime and ginger jelly and an indulgent dark chocolate mousse with cherry compote and a chocolate biscuit. Further enhancements include a new, cartoon-inspired children’s menu with an interactive piggy bank surprise and a mango mousse duckling, as well as upgraded vegan and gluten-free options for adults. Pastry chef Suhas brings with him fourteen years of professional patisserie experience. Of his appointment, Suhas said, “The Royal Afternoon tea has long been a favourite amongst visitors to the area, locals and hotel guests, and I aim to add further stories, flair and delicious sweet treats to the menu to keep the tea as one of the best in Windsor. I’m incredibly proud of the improvements to the children’s afternoon tea too which have already been very well received by our younger guests”. Sam Goss, general manager of The Castle Hotel added, “We are delighted to welcome Suhas to the team to help us solidify our position as the top spot for afternoon teas in Windsor. His creative pastries and desserts are already going down a storm and we are seeing a great increase in our afternoon tea guests as a result”. The Royal Afternoon Tea is served on a bespoke crown stand, designed as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II as well as commemorating the home of royalty. The Royal Afternoon Tea and Royal Vegan Afternoon Tea are priced at £40 per person. A glass of champagne can be added for £11 per person. The Children’s Afternoon Tea is £25 per person. To book, visit https://castlehotelwindsor.com EDITOR’S FAVOURITE The Swan in Ascott-under-Wychwood in Oxfordshire, along with The Chequers in Churchill, are part of the Lionhearth group, a collection of welcoming pubs, restaurants and rooms in the Cotswolds, where locals and visitors savour fine food, superb wines, regional beers, and heartfelt conversations in a friendly environment. Four new spaces are set to open their doors in the next 12 months seeing the group double its capacity for dining and overnight stays, so watch this space! To find out more and to book, visit https://lionhearth.co.uk/book-a-table-swan 9 LOCAL NEWS
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