ECO- chic The wonderful world of planet-friendly weddings DATES ANNOUNCED FOR TASTE EAST DEVON FOOD FESTIVAL For the third year running, the popular Taste East Devon food festival is taking place from 9-24th September. The 16-day event will see awardwinning venues, producers, chefs and restaurants across East Devon join forces to celebrate the food and drink on offer across the region. Founder members include River Cottage, THE PIG-at Combe, Darts Farm, Mazzard Farm, Otter Brewery, Deer Park Country House, East Devon AONB, Donkey Sanctuary, Jack in the Green and Lympstone Manor. The region’s well-known celebrity chef and television personality, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, comments on the food festival: “Our commitment to seasonal, local and ethically produced food is at the heart of everything we do at River Cottage, and the producers and makers who contribute to Taste East Devon embrace this message too. So we are delighted to be involved again this year in this hugely popular Food Festival.” Another key player on the East Devon food scene, Michael Caines, chef and patron of Lympstone Manor, says: “This food festival takes a different format to most, which are fixed in one place. It provides a fantastic opportunity to visit a wide range of food, drink and hospitality businesses enjoying everything from wine and beer tastings to sociable feasting evenings and fine dining experiences.” Michael Dart, one of the founders of Darts Farm, continues: “It’s the wide range of food and drink events on offer which makes the festival so popular. People are becoming more and more interested in where their food and drink come from, choosing to support local businesses and the provenance behind them. This year, we have added a host of educational events and activities that will appeal to foodies, families and friends.” The festival starts with the iconic Ottery St Mary Food and Families Festival with the duration of the festival seeing a whole host of tasting experiences, set menus and events across East Devon; including an evening with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage and a Seasonal Feast in Darts Farm’s new restaurant, The Farm Table. Ruud Jansen Venneboer, Taste East Devon chair and owner of Mazzard Farm accommodation says: “During the last two years the festival has been a big success. East Devon has an incredible food community, so it’s always amazing to see so many world-class businesses join together and put our beautiful part of the region on the map.” www.tasteeastdevon.co.uk INTRODUCING LYDCOTT GLAMPING Lydcott Glamping located in Widegates, Cornwall is entering the wedding market this year, offering intimate weddings that are bespoke to each couple. The outdoorsy, rustic-inspired venue boasts stunning surroundings with far-flung views stretching across the fields and out to sea. The team has partnered with a local celebrant and can help to coordinate other local suppliers for flowers, catering and more. By collaborating with these local wedding businesses, they can offer anything from outdoor firepit feast-style events to Cornish wine tastings. To find out more and to book, visit the website https://lydcottglampingcornwall.co.uk INTRODUCING PINK LEMONS Pink Lemons is a family business based in Cornwall, run by Leah and her husband Paul. The brand started as a small store in Bristol and from there it has evolved over the years. The couple decided to relocate their stores to Fowey and Padstow in Cornwall for a healthier and more natural way of life. The Pink Lemons brand is inspired by the Cornish lifestyle and a love of India. It started with drawings on the kitchen table, creating sustainable collections. Now the brand is based in a garden studio overlooking the forest, which helps it to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. The brand’s ethos is all about femininity, colour, organic fabrics and being kind to nature. To shop, visit https://pinklemons.boutique What’s new? 51 SUSTAINABILITY
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