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Catherine's page in the August edition of the Richmond Magazine
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Saffron Summer
Indian haute cuisine lands in Hook. Yes, the location (right on Hook Junction of the A3) leaves a lot to be desired, but you’ll find that Saffron Summer is a cut above the norm. The menu is fresh, original and mercifully free of the dreary (anglicised) dishes that plague so many Indian restaurants these days. Feast on golgappa street snacks, Keralan Meen (sea bass in banana leaves) or even wild boar vindaloo.
You can read Catherine's full review by clicking here
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Chic pique-nique
Dine en plein air with this ready-made picnic from Paul. Includes sandwiches, soft drinks and a box of mini-macaroons, all neatly packaged in a sac a pique-nique with cutlery, napkins, cups and chequered paper tablecloth.
Priced £20 for two, £38 for four. Go to: paul-uk.com
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Gluten-free for all
Calling all coeliacs! You can now enjoy a Pizza Express gluten-free pizza at home.
The 10” Margherita pizza is available exclusively from Sainsbury’s
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White is right
Hailed as the drink of 2016, white port seems to be the spirit of choice in the capital’s top cocktail bars this summer. Serve chilled with tonic or lemonade and plenty of ice, and then garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint for an alternative to the perennial Pimm’s or the ubiquitous G&T.
Taylor’s Chip Dry is available from Waitrose (£13)
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Quiqup steps up
Rejoice, everyone. Quiqup is now up and running in Richmond, enabling you to receive deliveries from the likes of Whole Foods and Chiswick’s Outsider Tart in as little as one to two hours.
Delivery costs from £5.50. Quiqup.com
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Jammin’
Kitchen favourite Bonne Maman has released a new rhubarb conserve for summer 2016. It’s sharp, sweet and a delight on freshly baked scones or with yoghurt and granola.
Priced £2.29 from Sainsbury’s and Co-op nationwide
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Street Food Picnic
A great grassroots event that premiered in Guildford last year. Street food has rocketed in popularity and this boutique festival – held at Allen House Grounds in the town centre on July 30 from 12 noon to 8pm – is riding that wave. Includes yoga, kids corner, live music and DJ sets.
Entry free; streetfoodpicnic.com
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