Kokova Magazine

If you have been following my resolution to change my diet and lifestyle through out 2014 you will know that after starting the year dairy- and gluten-free, I had lost 7lbs and began to see many of my intolerance symptoms disappear, along with my brain fog, tiredness and generally feeling run down. Yet throughout March I didn't just slip - I fell headlong off the wagon! And like many people fell into the trap of thinking I had conquered my resolutions so deserved the odd treat.

Rising once again like a phoenix from the ashes, GuilFest, The UK's No.1 family festival returns to its spiritual home - the idyllic grounds of Stoke Park on July 18th/19th/20th 2014. The public have spoken, and after a year without their favourite festival they have bombarded Guildford Borough Council in their droves with requests for its rightful return.

Congratulations to our winner Lesley Underhill (Daventry).

How much are you really getting for your money? And can your local butcher really offer something the supermarkets can't? We took three different chickens and went on an afternoon cooking spree to find out 'pound for pound' or kilo for kilo, just what you are getting for your money. Would the butcher's chicken triumph over the Finest supermarket range? And are Value chickens really that?

Secret Sausages are on a mission to transform meal times - giving you a really easy option that not only does you good, but tastes amazing too. Swap your normal meat or veggie sausage for a Secret Sausage and enjoy any place any time. Perfect with mash, in a sarnie, on the BBQ or even in a hearty sausage casserole, eating Secret Sausages is a great way to sneak more vegetables onto the whole family’s plate without them even noticing!

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread has been awarded The Good Dairy Commendation by The Compassion in World Farming and to celebrate this achievement, they have teamed up with chef and sustainability champion Valentine Warner. Renowned for advocating sustainable living, Valentine has created a range of delicious serving suggestions including this recipe for Philadelphia Sourdough and Green Sauce.