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SWEET TOOTH CHOCS AWAY! Chocoholics should hotfoot it to Histon Smokehouse for an extravaganza of cocoa- based treats at the first ever Cambridge Chocolate Festival. Running 11-14 February, the event is hosted by chocolatiers Bumble & Oak, and will feature tastings, giveaways, demos and more. Outside, in the eatery’s garden, you’ll find the ‘Chocolate Factory’, where Anisa Ather of Anisa & Chocolate and Riadh Falvo from Bumble & Oak will demonstrate the process of bean to bar chocolate making, taking you through roasting, cracking, grinding and other tricks of the trade. From chocolate cocktails to cocoa-infused brunches, plus a variety of stalls from local makers and bakers, there’s plenty more in store – check Eventbrite for details!
FOR A DELICIOUS AND PLANET- FRIENDLY CELEBRATION, TREAT SOMEONE SPECIAL WITH HOME-GROWN BUBBLES THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, SAYS GRAPE BRITANNIA’S MATT HODGSON BIG PASSION, SMALL IMPACT SIP IT
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ROEBUCK ESTATE BLANC DE NOIRS 2015 , £44 . 99 Hailing fromWest Sussex, this sensational sparkler shows baked apples layered with complex notes of toasted almonds; a silky texture and a long, lingering finish.
CHILFORD HALL MALLYON ROSÉ 2018 , £21 . 95 A fun fizz from down the road in Linton: expect lashings of strawberries, lemon and lime, leading to a mellow, creamy finish. This would pair with a rich mushroom risotto. 2
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BALFOUR HUSH HEATH LESLIE’S RESERVE RED NV, £33 . 99 Ring the changes this year with this stunning red bubbly from Kent. Strawberries, raspberries, cherries and earthy notes, rounded off with a pleasing tannic grip.
The Ickleton Lion near Saffron Walden has recently reopened under new management. Claire and Mike took over the pub with the ambition of reinstating it as the village hub – as any good local should be! The old building oozes with charm that reflects the character of the semi-rural community that surrounds it, and a warm welcome awaits every visitor – be they cyclists, dog walkers, ramblers, tourists or locals. Dishes are home-cooked and prepared with fresh ingredients, sourced locally, and there’s also an extensive range of beers, wines and gins to tempt. On the menu, find roast chump of local lamb with a wild rosemary jus, mushroom mille-feuille with roasted curried cauliflower and burnt onion mayo, ‘hand-picked by chef’ specials – updated weekly – plus a host of pub classics for you to sink your teeth into! theickletonlionpub.co.uk THE ICKLETON LION FRESH START
All wines listed above can be purchased from Grape Britannia on Arbury Road. grapebritannia.co.uk
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