Taunton and South Somerset Living Apr - May 2024
Spring has officially sprung! This edition is packed with fun for all the family, plus lots of delicious recipes, home inspiration and, of course, our usual dose of fabulous competitions Spring has officially sprung! This edition is packed with fun for all the family, plus lots of delicious recipes, home inspiration and, of course, our usual dose of fabulous competitions
Kale-ing It A new survey has found that three quarters of Brits are unaware of where to get the vitamin folate. The survey by Discover Great Veg has found that despite folate’s importance to our wellbeing, 75% of Brits don’t know folate is found naturally in food, and 1 in 5 think it’s only pregnant women who need to consume it. But folate matters to us all - from anaemia to cardiovascular disease and even mental health, not eating enough folate (otherwise known as Vitamin B9) can lead to a range of health problems. Despite more than 8 in 10 people believing it is difficult to get folate in their diet, it is found naturally in a wide range of everyday foods including green leafy veg like kale and spinach, chickpeas and kidney beans, as well as liver. To help educate consumers to get more folate into their diet, Discover Great Veg has now partnered with nutritionist Jenny Tschiesche, to raise awareness about the importance of folate for every age group. KALE PASTA SAUCE Serves 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 500g pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 280g kale 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 3 tbsp. water 90g grated parmesan 240ml vegetable stock 180g cream cheese METHOD Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the kale and garlic and fry for about 1-2 minutes, until the leaves start to wilt a little then add the water and keep stirring for a further couple of minutes. Transfer the kale and garlic to a food processor and blend for a few minutes then add the grated parmesan, vegetable stock and cream cheese. Blend at full speed until you have a bright green and creamy texture. Stir this in to your cooked pasta then warm through gently before serving. 30% OF R D A FOLATE P E R PORTION 20 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
*** NEWS FLASH*** Podshavers Restaurant Awarded ‘Best Restaurant in the South West’ by Taste of the West. Situated at the foot of the beautiful Quantock Hills, the ambience at Podshavers restaurant is relaxed casual perfection with the freshest locally sourced ingredients on an ever-changing menu. We make every attempt to source our ingredients within a 10-mile radius to support local businesses. Offering a thoughtfully designed modern British A la Carte menu served Thursday- Saturday and our divine Sunday roast. Our seasonal popular Tapas will be making a return in the spring. When the sun is shining you can be transported to the best of the Mediterranean in our beautifully created courtyard. Awarded ‘Best Restaurant in the South West’ by Taste of the West 2023 and recently shortlisted as a finalist for the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards ‘Restaurant of the Year’. We are a family orientated team, all sharing the same vision and drive to produce some of the best culinary dishes in the area. Visit us anytime during our opening hours for drinks or book your table at V OPENING TIMES The restaurant is open for Lunch, Dinner and a Sunday Roast. THURSDAY: 18:00 - 23:00 FRIDAY 18:00 - 23:00 SATURDAY: 12:00 -23:00 SUNDAY: 12:00 - 17:00 Hours will be expanding in the spring. 01823 430939 : Podshaversrestaurant.co.uk WELCOME TO MYRTLE FARM Experience our complete range of ciders in our cider shop here at Myrtle Farm. Try our traditional ciders and explore our exclusive award winning Cider Barn collection, or join us at the Railway Inn for some delicious food and a friendly atmosphere. Please check our website for opening times. Thatchers Cider Company, Myrtle Farm, Sandford, Somerset, BS25 5RA Visit: www.thatcherscider.co.uk/myrtle-farm Tel: 01934 822862 Railway Inn, Sandford,Somerset, BS25 5RA Visit: www.therailwayinn.com Tel: 01934 611518 www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 21
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*** NEWS FLASH***<br />
Podshavers Restaurant Awarded<br />
‘Best Restaurant in the <strong>South</strong> West’<br />
by Taste of the West.<br />
Situated at the foot of the beautiful<br />
Quantock Hills, the ambience at<br />
Podshavers restaurant is relaxed casual<br />
perfection with the freshest locally<br />
sourced ingredients on an ever-changing<br />
menu. We make every attempt to source<br />
our ingredients within a 10-mile radius<br />
to support local businesses.<br />
Offering a thoughtfully designed<br />
modern British A la Carte menu served<br />
Thursday- Saturday <strong>and</strong> our divine<br />
Sunday roast. Our seasonal popular<br />
Tapas will be making a return in the<br />
spring. When the sun is shining you<br />
can be transported to the best of the<br />
Mediterranean in our beautifully created<br />
courtyard.<br />
Awarded ‘Best Restaurant in the <strong>South</strong><br />
West’ by Taste of the West 2023 <strong>and</strong><br />
recently shortlisted as a finalist for the<br />
<strong>South</strong> West Engl<strong>and</strong> Tourism Excellence<br />
Awards ‘Restaurant of the Year’. We are<br />
a family orientated team, all sharing the<br />
same vision <strong>and</strong> drive to produce some<br />
of the best culinary dishes in the area.<br />
Visit us anytime during our opening<br />
hours for drinks or book your table at<br />
V<br />
OPENING TIMES<br />
The restaurant is open for<br />
Lunch, Dinner <strong>and</strong><br />
a Sunday Roast.<br />
THURSDAY: 18:00 - 23:00<br />
FRIDAY 18:00 - 23:00<br />
SATURDAY: 12:00 -23:00<br />
SUNDAY: 12:00 - 17:00<br />
Hours will be exp<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
in the spring.<br />
01823 430939<br />
: Podshaversrestaurant.co.uk<br />
WELCOME TO<br />
MYRTLE FARM<br />
Experience our complete range of ciders in<br />
our cider shop here at Myrtle Farm. Try our<br />
traditional ciders <strong>and</strong> explore our exclusive<br />
award winning Cider Barn collection, or join<br />
us at the Railway Inn for some delicious food<br />
<strong>and</strong> a friendly atmosphere.<br />
Please check our website for opening times.<br />
Thatchers Cider Company,<br />
Myrtle Farm, S<strong>and</strong>ford, <strong>Somerset</strong>, BS25 5RA<br />
Visit: www.thatcherscider.co.uk/myrtle-farm<br />
Tel: 01934 822862<br />
Railway Inn, S<strong>and</strong>ford,<strong>Somerset</strong>, BS25 5RA<br />
Visit: www.therailwayinn.com<br />
Tel: 01934 611518<br />
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