Kokova Magazine

Foodies Festival, the UK's largest celebration of food and drink, are delighted to announce their inaugural Christmas instalment 'Foodies Festival Christmas' - to be held at the Old Truman Brewery from the 28th - 30th November 2014. Following the success of Foodies' series of nine summer events across the country, organisers are promising to round-off 2014 with a cracker of a festival, bringing together the spirit of Christmas and the joy of feasting with friends and family.

When we were asked to review some Grants Smokehouse Scottish Salmon, we paired it with a packet of Crosta & Mollica Bolli, crisp baked Italian crackers. With a full glass of Malbec, the combination was a good choice as a light supper in the sun, over the Bank Holiday weekend.

You don't often expect afternoon tea in a coffee house, yet luxury Italian coffee house Ca'Puccino bring you more than just a good cup of coffee with the introduction of their Sparkling Afternoon Tea. Renowned for their authentic Italian food and quality of service, Ca'Puccino are now offering a selection of handcrafted sweet and savoury canapés complemented by delicate flavours of speciality tea and sparkling wine.

Congratulations to our winner, Kelly Daugherty (Newquay).

This year, throughout October, join Denbies for their 'Vine and Dine' and enjoy a day of continental style escapism. Denbies Vine and Dine allows the public first-hand experience in the workings of the vineyard and winery - and their grape picking day is the only experience of its kind in the UK and, since its introduction in 2006, has attracted visitors from all over the country.

The Soil Association is today launching 2014's Organic September campaign - the UK's biggest celebration of all things organic, which takes place in a year which saw the organic market return to growth and scientific evidence showed nutritional differences in organic vegetables, fruit and cereals. Building on the success of the 2013 campaign, which saw a sales increase by 9% during September, this year's theme is once again Small Changes, Big Difference.