Kokova Magazine

No stranger to a good sausage, Soho's famous Old Compton Street's sausage credentials are set to sky rocket when the UK's finest purveyors of German sausage, Herman ze German, opens the doors of its second shop tomorrow (2nd August 2013). After the roaring success of the Villier Street store, one of London's first and only authentic wurst retailers, Herman ze German will bring on ze bratwurst throughout London's trendy Soho district when the new store opens at 33 Old Compton Street.

Since their invention in the 1900's tumble driers have become the energy-guzzling bad boys of the home - but here at Your Source Today we still opt for drying the 'old-fashioned' way. Many households now favour ease and convenience over the natural drying ability of the elements - all at the expense of our planet, but there's no excuse for using a tumble drier if the weather is fair and you have outside space.

What to make for supper? Sound like a familiar refrain? You want something filling - but it's got to be healthy. You fancy something a little bit imaginative but it's got to be quick. You crave something light and nutritious but you don't want to be raiding the larder an hour later. Well, Quinola might just have the answer. Michelin-starred chef Andy McFadden, from L'Autre Pied, has devised this quinoa salad recipe especially for Quinola using new ready-to-eat Express Quinoa.

Local food producers Love My Cow, Bensons Totally Fruity, Dolcetti Ice Cream Co, Ross and Ross, Whale Ale, Relish the Taste Chutneys, Fair and Square Chocolate Brownies and the Fine Oil and Spice Company will be among many local producers selling their produce at the Cotswold Family Food and Farming Festival this September. The festival is to be located at Bourton Vale Cricket Club (Bourton on the Water) and will be a jam-packed day of food and fun, with activities for parents and children alike from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday 15th September 2013

Situated near St Austell Bay, Knightor has succeeded in successfully combining their winery and restaurant to create a serious destination for both wine aficionados and food lovers. Particular attention has been paid in the restaurant to the use of local Cornish produce with a Mediterranean twist, with dishes of immense flavour due to the freshness of the ingredients.

Now in its 12th year, the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival is a twice yearly celebration of great local produce. Running citywide from the 5th - 15th September 2013 the 'Autumn Harvest' incorporates the return of the Big Sussex Market (7th - 8th) and the huge Sussex & The World Market, Live Food Show and Children's Food Festival (14th - 15th).