Kokova Magazine

Make it ready for December and all those last minute Christmas Fairs that need a contribution to the raffle table or perfect as presents for friends and neighbours.

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has achieved a bronze Food for Life Catering Mark from the Soil Association for all 90 of its Primary, Nursery and Special Schools. The award means one of the most culturally and financially diverse inner-city boroughs, with the highest number of free school meals in the UK [55.6%], is serving food that is fresh and free from controversial additives to the borough's children, every day.

With November nipping at October's heel it is obvious in some parts of the UK that Autumn has very much arrived and Winter is on its way. The first morning frosts this week - firmly iced onto many a windscreen - have signalled the need to stock up on some real winter warmers and hearty dishes to welcome us home at the end of the day. If like us you prefer to try to eat with the seasons, yet you are becoming bored with the same tired menu then we have a real treat in store.

If you miss out on your stuffing due to a gluten intolerance then this recipe could be the perfect solution. Now you can enjoy the turkey with all the trimmings this Christmas - and all year round. Gluten-free, with all the taste - suitable for all the family.

Gluten Free Braised Pheasant with Fondant Potatoes, Bacon, Herb Dumplings with Bramble, Herb Reduction by Michael McCamley, Head Chef, Venue Catering Gluten-free Chef of the Year winner.

Kick start the festive season with a slice of Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts at Taste of Christmas. Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts will join with Taste of Christmas this year to serve up the show's first ever sit down dining offering between 2nd and 4th December at ExCeL, London.