FOOD EDITION
Meet the reindeer at Ben’s Yard
Cuddle up with some of Santa’s reindeer at Ben’s Yard near Ely this month, as Amelie Restaurant is hosting a Magical Taste of Christmas event on 15 December. Meeting the reindeer will be the highlight of the day and there’s a chance to take home some magic reindeer food from florist Thatch & Roses. Light entertainment, organised by The Hair Company, will feature carol singers performing a series of popular traditional and contemporary Christmas songs. Chefs Regis Crepy and Rory Landells at Amelie will be serving up Christmas brunch or a leisurely lunch of eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce on a toasted muffin, Turkish eggs with spiced yoghurt sauce on sourdough or French toast with crispy bacon and maple syrup. The restaurant’s lunch menu will also be offering a turkey roast with all the trimmings. Desserts include sticky toffee pudding with Christmas-pudding-flavoured ice cream and festive Basque cheesecake with a scoop of ice cream and mulled berries. “Christmas is a time to relax, have fun and gather with friends and family over good food,” says Amelie chef Alex Crepy. “We’re thrilled to be holding this magical event and looking forward to welcoming everyone.” A cover charge of £5 is payable. To book your spot, visit amelierestaurants.co.uk
CRUELTY-FREE CHRISTMAS TREATS Award-winning vegan pastry chef Danielle Maupertuis will demonstrate an array of delicious treats at plant-based cafe Thrive in Norfolk Street on 15 December. Her gluten-free, vegan desserts include sweet potato and cranberry scones, a raspberry mousse and coconut sponge Santa hat and an orange and chocolate yule log with caramel crumble. “I’m thrilled to bring my vegan afternoon tea experience to Cambridge,” says Danielle. “It’s a chance to showcase wonderfully versatile vegan pastries. I’m looking forward to sharing my passion for plant-based cooking.” Tickets cost £39; to secure your spot, email info@freefromdesserts.com
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