FOOD EDITION
Houghton Mill, the last working watermill on the River Great Ouse, will now be producing flour from wheat grown on the Wimpole Estate. The two National Trust properties are located just 19 miles from each other. “Each year, we produce more than 200 tonnes of grain, and we’re thrilled to give people the option to buy flour grown and milled locally,” says David Hassall, farm manager at Wimpole Home Farm. “Our partnership with Houghton Mill supports the local community and helps reduce food miles, significantly lowering carbon emissions and contributing to a more sustainable future.” The milling process uses a traditional water wheel to produce stoneground flour and, when river levels aren’t suitable for the water wheel to operate, a set of hydroelectrically powered millstones enables it to keep going. Thanks to a team of volunteer millers, visitors to Houghton Mill can watch, hear and smell the flour being milled on Sundays until 3 November (weather dependent) and even have the chance to take some home with them. Bags of Houghton Mill’s flour are available all year round from the Houghton Mill tea room, as well as National Trust gift shops at Anglesey Abbey and Wicken Fen. The delicious scones available at Houghton’s tea room are also made with flour fresh from the mill. National Trust offers flour power
MADE FOR SHARING
Throughout the festive season, Japanese restaurant Kibou is offering special festive sharing menus alongside its signature dishes and seasonal chef’s specials. Perfect for gatherings of friends, family or colleagues, these menus are designed for groups of six or more and will be available from 18 November until the end of the year. Enjoy platters of freshly prepared sushi and sashimi, paired with classics like tempura king prawns drizzled in a miso sweet chilli sauce, crispy cauliflower florets seasoned with sake and shichimi togarashi, as well as a range of mouth-watering bao. Choose from three distinct sharing menus – Classic, Vegetarian and Tokujo (special). Prices start from £30 per person, excluding dessert. From the bar, there is a Japanese whisky flight to add the perfect finish to your evening. To view all the festive menus at Kibou and book your table, go to the website. kibou.co.uk/christmas2024
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