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ISSUE 4
Raw
Materials
Made in Britain
Top of the Pop-Ups
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n this issue of Limewire, we look at how we eat, what we
are eating and where we are eating it. We’re exploring
being able to reap the rewards from eating right, whether
it’s from ‘going raw’, taking supplements or incorporating
watercress into our lives (before you judge, this little leaf is
a superpower to be reckoned with).
And whilst we’re on the topic of food, we celebrate Lime Wood’s
eatery, Hartnett, Holder & Co, a joint venture between resident
chef Luke Holder and Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett.
Here, we talk to Angela about what makes her tick and just exactly
why she wanted to be involved in a rural foodie bolt-hole. For the
city slickers amongst you, there is also news of the restaurants du
jour that are springing up all over London: The Pop-Ups.
For those who are thinking about planning a getaway, muse over
our insider’s guide to Ibiza. Off season and off the beaten track,
this special island has so much more to offer than superclubs and
touristy beaches. Or look to something a bit more home-grown
with an insight into country living with Ben Pentreath’s ‘The New
English Country House’. Read all about it and wish yourself away…
But it’s not all food, drinks and travel (as delightful as these topics
are). We get a bit serious and pay homage to the place we call
home by commemorating British heritage and one very special
horse called Warrior.
So a little bit of the cultural, combined with a little bit of the
historical, there is plenty of food for thought for body, mind and soul.
Happy reading…
Published by: Lime Wood Group, Clayhill, Beechen Lane,
Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7DD
Publisher: David Elton
Editor: Jessica Hogan (jessica.hogan@gmail.com)
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Design and production: Strattons (www.strattons.com)
Printed at The Guardian Print Centre, Rick Roberts Way, London, E15 2GN
© Lime Wood Group 2013
Front cover photograph: Paul Viant
Contents
02.
In conversation with…
Angela Hartnett
Michelin-star chef Angela Hartnett teams up with
Lime Wood in-house chef Luke Holder. The result:
a delicous dining experience Hartnett Holder & Co.
04.
The New English Country House
07.
The Grape Debate
09.
All Cressed Up
10.
Rule Britannia
13.
Beauty From Within
14.
Top of the Pop-Ups
15.
Raw Materials
17.
Horse Power
18.
Ibiza Undiscovered
20.
It's all about the view
21.
Forest Bumf
Turning our homes into little hotels.
Biodynamic wine – what’s all the fuss about?
Watercress, the jewel of Alresford, is one little leaf to
not be underestimated. Discover why it’s so much more
than a bit on the side
The revival of the British brand: Why being British
has never been so in vogue
How to look and feel good from the inside, out
Pop-ups are the hang-outs of the super-cool. Find out
the best of what has been and the best of what’s to come
Eating raw has never been so popular or so accessible
as it is today. Is cooking food a thing of the past?
The inspiration for ‘War Horse’ was a real life stallion,
Warrior. Discover more about this very special story.
Where to go and what to do on the White Isle
off-season, which, incidentally is the best time to go.
Two quintessentially English views that have inspired
many over hundreds of years.
Don’t miss out on what’s happening in and around
the New Forest area
IN CONVERSA
WITH ANGELA
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If you go down to the woods today, you’re certainly
in for a big – food related – surprise. Harnett, Holder
& Co, Lime Wood’s delicious dining experience
which brings together in-house chef Luke Holder and
trailblazing Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett.
If you haven’t had the chance to sample its delights
already, Hartnett, Holder & Co promotes a fusion of
signature British-style cooking with Italian flare. What’s
its point of different? It dutifully enlists the services of
the nearby forest and farm for ingredients, in-keeping
with Lime Wood’s existing tendency for sustaining local
produce. And the restaurant itself looks pretty good
too: designed by interiors wizard Martin Brudnizki, he
of Le Caprice, J Sheeky’s and Hix fame, it’s entirely
homely, but exquisitely finished.
As a chef, Angela needs barely any introduction.
She is the protégée of Gordon Ramsay and a Michelinrated chef in her own right, known for her informal
but delicious Italian style cooking. Having worked at
Zafferano, L’Oranger and the Connaught with Gordon,
Hartnett, Holder and Co see’s Angela venture outside of
the capital, where she already holds to her name Italian
restaurant Murano in Mayfair amongst others. She has
over 30,000 Twitter followers (and counting, just in the
time it has taken to write this article she has acquired
100 more), who all hang off the end of their smartphone
for a new and uncomplicated and innovative recipe.
But who is Angela? How has she come to be where
she is today? And why is it so important to her to bring
her style of cooking to the New Forest? Here, a rare
insight into the woman leading the way in modern
British cuisine.
How much has your cooking been influenced
by your Italian grandmother?
My style of cooking has always been influenced
by my family, of which my grandmother was a huge
part of that.
Was the creation of Hartnett Holder & Co
different to opening a restaurant in London?
Not at all. The pressure is there from the beginning to
make sure everything is ready and set for the first guest,
so I found it just as challenging.
Have you ever made a menu from
foraged ingredients before?
It's difficult to forage in central London. I believe more
in seasonal tasty products – the more local the better. It's
a mistake some chefs make to say that they forage just for
the sake of it. It has to work. The menu I have created
with the chefs Luke, Richard and Chris starts with the
base seasonal ingredients, then we work together from
there to create the dishes. Luke’s knowledge is vast and
he is so inspiring. We work really well together.
What did you learn most from Gordon Ramsay?
Consistency. As Gordon says, the last customer
is as important as the first customer.
What’s the best cooking tip you have ever
been given?
Add a pinch of salt when you chop garlic to release
the best of its flavour.
Are you a dessert or main course kind of person?
Main course! I would rather cheese over dessert
any day!
ATION
A HARTNETT
If you go down to the woods today, you’re in
for a big surprise… A new dining experience
care of chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder –
Hartnett, Holder & Co.
FINAL QUICKFIRE ROUND:
Sweet or savoury? Savoury
Brunch or lunch? Brunch
Red or White (wine)? Red
English or Italian (food)? Both
English or Italian (men)? Scottish
Alternative career in another life?
Forensic police officer
Favourite thing to cook?
Roast chicken
Most hated ingredient? Coriander
Arsenal or anellini?
I couldn’t possibly choose!
DO AS ANGELA DOES…
Try one of the Hartnett & Holder recipes at home…
SPRING BROTH
List of ingredients:
For the stock you will need: 1 ham hock,
1 chicken leg, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 2 sticks
celery, 1 leek, 1 head of garlic, 2 tomatoes
(quartered), 1 bay leaf, sprig of thyme,
4 black pepper corns, 2 white peppercorns.
For the vegetables: 25g peas, 50g broad
beans, 3 sticks asparagus, 1 baby fennel,
2 spring onions
Garnish: 1 tsp green pesto, 1 tsp roughly
chopped wild garlic, primrose
Method:
Stock: Peel and roughly chop all of the stock
vegetables then put all of the ingredients in
a pan and cover generously with water, bring
to the boil, skim and let it simmer for 3hrs.
Pass off the cooking liquor and reserve.
Vegetables: Blanch and refresh all of the veg.
Assembly of the dish:
Put all of the vegetables in the bottom of
the bowl and dress with the pesto, heat and
season the stock, pour it over the vegetables
and garnish with primrose and garlic.
Caddy & Chris Wilmot-Sitwell's house in Dorset
Photographer: Jan Baldwin
Sue & David Gentleman's house in Suffolk
Photographer: Jan Baldwin
Arne Maynard & William Collinson's master bathroom in Monmouthshire
Photographer: Jan Baldwin
Iain & Zara Milligan's entrance hall in the Scottish borders
Photographer: Jan Baldwin
Portrait of Ben Pentreath by Simon Bevan
Suffolk sitting room
Photographer: Jan Baldwin
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The New English
Country House
Renowned architect Ben Pentreath's view on the new country house....
After years of what has been known as the typical 'English Country
House' look, has contrived interior design had it's day?
I’m fascinated, in our architectural work, by the rise and rise
of what I’ve learned to call hotel-look, and the real trouble
with hotel-look is when it comes home to stay. We all know
the feeling. I spent a long weekend a few years ago in Berlin,
and I stayed in a beautiful bedroom at Soho House. I’d never
(in all honesty) experienced a shower quite like it. Every
morning for three days I was enveloped in a luxurious flood of
hot water. Every night for three nights I lay in the widest bed
I ever slept in, and every day I passed giant ironic artworks on
my way in and out of what began to feel like the coolest place
I’d ever been in my life.
Can you imagine how drab, how mean, how…
dysfunctional… life back in London felt when I climbed out
of Russell Square Station and walked home to my tiny flat
(in those days) on the first floor of a Georgian townhouse in
Great Ormond Street, where the floors creaked, and I could
hear my neighbours coming and going (and worse), and the
shower was ABOVE THE BATH and where the hot water
took at least a minute to arrive on a chilly winter morning?
Well exactly. So what are we all doing? We are turning our
homes, each of us, into little hotels. It’s irresistible.
So now, day-in, day-out, with my architect hat on, I spend
my days sitting in fun meetings with mechanical engineers
and lighting designers and audio-visual consultants and data
specialists and marble importers and high-end white-glove
contractors and contract managers and client representatives
discussing the various one-thousand-and-one ways in which
we can turn the home into a hotel. Behind-wall speakers,
giant slabs of exotic marble (backlit), waterfall showers,
super-king beds, tall padded headboards, unintelligible
Lutron lighting systems, giant freestanding baths (in your
bedroom) with extra-length polished nickel taps, dressing
closets, luggage racks, anonymous photographs propped
on shelving, ironically quoted “Great British Traditional
Design” firmly enveloped in witty inverted commas… it is a
look, and we have all leapt on the helter-skelter without a
moment’s pause for thought as to whether this is where we
want to go or where we might end up. I am slightly reminded
of the tattoo craze. I once heard someone ask what all the
tattoos were going to look like in 50 years time, when aging,
wrinkling bodies will be covered in sagging blue-stained
bruises that were once Celtic bracelets or mythic Asian
symbols (you know, incidentally, when a culture is in its
declining phases when the tattoo parlour makes its stealthy
way from the back alleys to the high street). Maybe this is
what we will think, in 15 years time, when we stare at our
gently decaying Islington and Notting Hill state-of-theart wet rooms and media rooms; history suggests they will
become the avocado bathroom of today (note to self: I’m
beginning to really like the idea of avocado bathrooms.
You read it here first).
I used to work in New York, for a small, very specialist firm
of American architects who specialised in creating beautiful
houses for very wealthy Americans. I was rolled out on a
regular basis to provide a bit of authentic English colour,
and it goes without saying that an English accent goes a
long way in this context. What I began to realise was this:
almost inevitably, what the Americans were asking for was
not English Country House Style but English Country House
Hotel Style: an altogether different beast. And if you think
about it, they’d never stayed in a real English Country House.
The hotel was as close as they got. Everything was a little too
polished, worked a little too well. The beds were a little too
plump, the carpets a little too deep, the chintz curtains a little
too frilly.
Are we in danger of the same disease? The English Country
House, as we know, is not a cosy, cocooning, warm place
with friendly young butlers dressed in cloth caps to
welcome you at the front door. It’s generally freezing, very
uncomfortable, mean in all the wrong places; is crumbling,
susceptible to damp, in need of considerable repair, and has
no reliable supply of tempered hot water (either freezing
cold, or scorching hot, but nothing in between) let alone a
shower. It is a life enclosed in the most beautiful architecture
you have ever seen, its walls lined with the finest pictures (of
real ancestors) and surrounded by sublime parkland that has
never been spoiled. But perhaps, these days, Hotel-look is
more honest. As Clive Aslet has written recently, in his new
book An Exuberant Catalogue of Dreams, “if an Englishman’s
home was his castle, it was probably because
he married an American”.
Ben Pentreath designed the main house at Lime Wood.
His book ‘English Decoration’ is published by Ryland Peters
& Small. www.benpentreath.com
Ben Pentreath is a leading figure in the London design world.
Ben graduated from the University of Edinburgh, where heread
History of Art & Architecture. He worked with the architectural
designer Charles Morris and trained at the Prince's Foundation for
the Built Environment, before working for Fairfax & Sammons
Architects in New York. In 2003 he returned to the UK and
worked as an Architectural and Urban Designer for the Prince's
Foundation for the Built Environment. In 2004 he founded his
own architectural practice, Working Group Design, and in 2008
opened the sister company Ben Pentreath Ltd. The architectural
office handles projects from large-scale developments to single
private houses. Ben is best known for his traditional design but
the firm enjoys working in a more contemporary idiom where
it is appropriate for the site or client. An author, commentator
and regular columnist for the Financial Times, Ben combines his
architectural practice with a growing interior design studio and
eponymous retail store, Ben Pentreath Ltd.
THE
SECOND
WORLD
WAR.
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Spring, 1943. And for the Allies, there’s none
of the optimism associated with the season.
The conflict in the North Atlantic has tipped
decisively in favour of Germany. Allied convoys
are easy prey for the deadly U-boats, hunting
in their ‘wolf-packs’.
Britain is on the brink of starvation. The
situation looks bleak. In Whitehall, even
Churchill privately doubts whether his
famous powers of oratory will be enough
to lift the nation this time.
Plans for an Allied invasion of Europe in 1944
have been postponed for a year: the US will
not send troops and equipment to Britain with
the Atlantic under German control.
This delay will give Hitler time to strengthen
coastal fortifications in Normandy. German
factories have an extra twelve months to build
Panzers. And huge tank divisions will now
form an iron line of defence along the Rhine,
barring the way into Germany.
The war looks set to continue until at least 1947,
and with no guarantee of an Allied victory.
It didn’t happen like that, of course. But it so
nearly could have, had it not been for the
efforts of a determined band of men and
women in a ramshackle country house in
Buckinghamshire: Bletchley Park.
Some, like Alan Turing, were mathematicians.
Others were musicians. Some were crossword
experts. Yet working in eight-hour shifts in
modest wooden huts, they managed to crack
the German Enigma code, widely believed to
be unbreakable.
An Enigma machine could encrypt letters
in more than 159 million million million
different ways. (Your odds of winning the
lottery look positively generous by comparison.)
It was only one of many instances where
intelligence gleaned at Bletchley Park helped
influence the outcome of key events in the war.
The Bremont Codebreaker commemorates
the work of Alan Turing, Gordon Welchman,
Tommy Flowers and the 9,000 other men and
women who served there.
Proceeds from the sale of each watch will go
to the Bletchley Park Trust, which is helping
preserve the house and its famous huts for
the nation.
Every watch will feature actual material from
Bletchley Park.
The movement has an oscillating weight that
incorporates original parts from a German
Enigma rotor.
The crown is inlaid with pinewood from the
floorboards of Hut 6, the nerve centre of
Bletchley Park.
And while the design is inspired by a classic
1940s officers watch, everything else is very
definitely 2013.
The Codebreaker has a unique chronograph
layout with a GMT flyback. (The first we’ve
ever built in this configuration.)
It’s available in two very limited editions: 240 in
stainless steel and 60 in rose gold. We expect
demand to be high.
The men and women of Bletchley Park
maintained absolute secrecy at all times, so
word never got around.
With the Codebreaker, this is unlikely to be
the case.
But with the code cracked, the Allies were
able to follow the movements of the U-boats
and route the convoys around them. And, in
May 1943, Admiral Donitz conceded defeat
in the Battle of the Atlantic, leaving the way
clear for the D-Day landings.
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BIODYNAMIC WINE: The Grape Debate
B
iodynamic wine – not to be confused
with organic but often referred to as
natural – is just one of the agricultural
methods used today to create and
process grapes for wine. There is
a certain amount of subjectivity involved and
although it might seem silly or superfluous, it’s a
more holistic approach to wine production. It has
become very popular in recent years with the rise
of ‘the green movement’ and whilst there are more
and more producers in France, Italy and indeed
the UK adapting this process, it is the subject of
much debate.
As with organic wine, biodynamic farming forbids
the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilisers,
but this is where the similarities end. Developed
by philosopher Rudolph Steiner, the method is
focused around intrinsically linking agriculture
with the spiritual elements of nature and requires
a certain self-sufficiency of the farmer. The
quality of the wine is determined by the soil, the
winemakers and even the surrounding eco-system.
It involves treating the soil homoeopathically and
fermenting the plants with mixtures of animal
bladders, intestines and bones. Astrology can also
play a big part in biodynamics, with the harvest
centered around a calendar which works out the
best time to reap based on the moon and its cycle.
Strange as it may sound though, this method has
gathered much momentum and is being viewed
in the way as sourdough bread, unfiltered apple
juice, unpasteurised milk or cheese. Sometimes
the most tasty food – or wine – is one that hasn’t
been tweaked or tampered with. Not so long
ago, organic food was condemned as hippie or
eccentric. The proof lay in its better quality
and flavour now it’s mainstream and on every
supermarket shelf. The same may eventually be
true in wine. In the mean time, why not sample
what biodynamics might have to offer and see
which side of the argument you might fall on.
It’s a tough job – but someone has to do it...
FOR
AGAINST
1 Biodynamic farming can increase the biodiversity of the area on
which the grapes are farmed
1 Carbon Dioxide is one of the natural environment’s main aggressors,
but biodynamic farming (whilst it might improve the environment
in other ways and encourages self-sufficient) it does nothing to
address this concern
2 Without the use of additives, there is a stronger, clearer, more
vibrant taste. Conventional wines can have up to 50 additives to
alter the taste – why not let natural flavours of the grape come
through. We wouldn’t tolerate it in food, so why should we
with wine?
3 Such wines have a better expression of their terroir – where the wine
comes from – because it’s more infused with the flavours of the soil
and its surroundings
4 If there is the choice of purchase for the consumer, why not opt for a
brand of wine that puts back into the land more than it plunders?
5 If a winemaker is in tune with his land and all the processes of
the biodiversity and plants, this care and attention to detail will
filter through into a fine tasting wine
2 Wines made with little or no sulphur can oxidise and break down
very quickly
3 Some of the methods employed can be viewed as hocus-pocus. Is this
all just a little bit vine voodoo? Does it really make a difference?
4 Is this all just a marketing ploy to hitch up the price of good wine?
That is to say, when a winemaker can’t guarantee the longevity of a
wine, how can they justify the markup?
5 With winemaking, the means needn’t necessarily be the end. If
there is a risk that a batch might not turn out right because of
Mother Nature’s caprices, is it worth it?
www.themerchantfox.co.uk
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All
Cressed Up
There is something very special in Hampshire’s village of Alresford, the hub of
watercress production in the UK. Far from being just a pretty garnish, the peppery
leaves are one of nature’s true superfoods – and are putting Alresford on the map.
In a world of goji berries, acai and quinoa,
watercress, one of nature’s original superfoods, can
often be overlooked. Packed with more than 15
vitamins and minerals, gram for gram watercress
has more vitamin C than oranges, four times
more beta-carotene and Vitamin A than apples
or tomatoes, more Vitamin E than broccoli, more
calcium than milk and more iron than spinach.
There are even studies being released that cite
watercress as one of the big players in the fight
against cancer. James Duigan, personal trainer,
nutritionist and creator of the ubiquitous Clean &
Lean eating programme and books says, “with high
doses of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and anti-oxidants,
watercress is a powerhouse of goodness meaning
that you can eat yourself happier and healthier
just by integrating it into your everyday diet”.
But it’s not a recent discovery... Far from it –
watercress’s potent heritage even traces back
to Ancient Greece, where Hippocrates, the
grandfather of modern medicine was said to have
located his first hospital next to a stream so that he
could have a fresh and steady supply of the peppery
super-leaves at his disposal.
Barter explains. Indeed, two of the biggest suppliers
of watercress in the UK, Alresford Salads and
VitaCress, come out of this village, were you will
also find the annual Watercress Festival, which
grows in popularity year on year. Be treated to the
Watercress Soup Championships (choose from
the Classic or Specialty categories), Watercress
Eating Competition (so much more refined than
pies, wouldn’t you say?) sample green goods and
pick up new and innovative recipes along the way.
Hampshire even proudly houses the Watercress
Railway Line that is so called for the fact that the
route was used to transport watercress straight from
the beds in Alresford to London and you can trace
those tracks still today.
The Watercress Society’s
Smoothie Recipes
Whizz it up into soup, sprinkle it into a salad,
toss some into a pasta dish, pack a handful into a
sandwich... Hey, if it’s good enough for Hippocrates,
it’s pretty fair to say that it’s so much more than just
a bit on the side.
Watercress, Melon and Pear
½ Galia melon, quartered with pips and peel
removed 1 pear, peeled, quartered and cored
50g watercress
The Watercress Alliance, based in Hampshire’s
Alresford, has long been championing watercress
as “so much more than a bit on the side”. Charles
Photograph provided by The Watercress Alliance (www.watercress.co.uk)
For more information and recipes go to
www.watercress.co.uk
The annual Watercress Festival is
18th May 2014
Try them, you just might like them...
Watercress, Kiwi and Apple
150ml apple juice 2 kiwis, peeled 50g
watercress
Watercress and Orange
1 (85g) bag watercress 150ml fresh orange
juice 100ml carrot juice 100ml tomato
juice dash of Tabasco sauce (optional) salt
and ground black pepper carrot stick and
watercress to garnish
Watercress, Blueberry and Pineapple
Small tin of pineapple in juice 50g
blueberries 2 large handfuls (50g) watercress
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MADE IN
BRITAIN
There has never been a better
time to be in England’s green
and pleasant land. As we
witness the revival of the
British brand, stand back and
bask in its glory.
C
all it the Downton Effect,
call it the Kate Middleton
effect, call it whatever you
want, but either way, being
British has never been so
in vogue. Downton Abbey has become one
of the UK's biggest exports, with more that
100 countries buying the rights to air the
series. It has being nominated for Emmy
awards (for which Dame Maggie Smith
won Best Supporting Actress as Cousin
Violet), as well as the BAFTAS and even
the Golden Globes. To be quite honest,
what’s not to love? Dressing for dinner in a
tux, chauffeurs, butlers, cooks, nobility…
As a matter of fact, it's hard to watch an
episode without wishing for a cup of tea
in English bone china or wanting to ask
Mrs. Patmore to make a terrine for supper.
But it’s exactly this British eccentricity
that is being celebrated worldwide. It’s the
charming aspects of a period drama that
makes us hark back to our heritage and, in
tandem, many British brands are also going
back to basics by celebrating tradition,
Queen and country.
But they are not alone. Case in point:
The Royal Wedding. Estimated to
have been watched by 3 billion people
worldwide (that is every one in two people
on the planet, by the way). Simply put, it
is a love of custom that is the touchstone
of this trend and there are a host of brands
that are driving this dream. A dream that is
educated, interesting and less anarchic than
previous British stereotypes of Brit-Pop,
bad teeth and football hooliganism.
Take Mulberry for example, created in
1971 by a farmer Roger Saul (even though
the brand was bought some years later by
luxury retail company Club 21), it has
now grown into a multi-billion pound
company heralding accessories as their
strongest selling-point in foreign territories,
along with brands such as Smythson and
Anya Hindmarch. So too with Burberry
who, with Christopher Bailey at the helm,
have managed to turn the business from
a mostly checked accessories line into an
international fashion empire. Plus, who
can forget Alexander McQueen’s, Sarah
Burton, designing that wedding dress worn
by Kate Middleton or Stella McCartney
creating the uniforms for Great Britain’s
Olympians?
Much has also been made of the slew of
brands that have returned to London to
showcase their collections at Fashion
Week, having previously left our shores to
show in the glittering lights of New York,
Milan or Paris: Matthew Williamson,
Temperley, Vivienne Westwood and
Burberry. Over on Savile Row, retailers
are also having a boom with a return to
the classics being popular for purchase:
good quality tailoring, handmade shoes,
luxurious knitwear, walking sticks, wellies,
raincoats and trenches – they are all in
favour again. Clarks shoes? Seen more
often than not. Cords? In store now. Elbow
patches? Cardigans barely made without
them. Barbour jackets? A once country
staple, now living in the city.
The staff at Lime Wood are also paying
homage to heritage, with the introduction
of new bespoke-designed uniforms care
of Savile Row tailor The Merchant Fox.
Known for their timeless and classic pieces,
it is exactly this air of prestige and good
quality design that celebrate all that is
British. Britannia rules, ok?
Bringing your garden to life
Hungerford based Garden Art Plus Ltd, specialises in sourcing and supplying garden antiques
and contemporary garden furniture and structures. Over the past ten years, we have established
a strong and loyal client base both nationally and internationally and have now expanded our
range of services to include the supply of antique and contemporary furniture and decorative
pieces and a Commercial and private Garden Landscaping Division.
Our on-site Interiors Barn offers unusual decorative pieces from around the world, antique
and contemporary furniture, works of art and interior sculpture.
Our aim is to provide a complete service from the sourcing of garden antiques to advice on
restoration and installation. We are open seven days a week during the summer months.
www.gardenartplus.com
SPECIALIST IN GARDEN ANTIQUE
& CONTEMPORARY
GARDEN ITEMS COMMERCIAL
& PRIVATE LANDSCAPING
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BEAUTY
from
WITHIN
Beauty isn’t skin deep – that much we
know. But now, it’s not enough to look
after yourself at a surface level, it’s what
you ingest that makes a difference too.
W
e are a popping pill nation.
Don’t feel well? Pop a
Nurofen. Slight headache?
Take some paracetamol.
But now, the value of
supplementing diet with good and wholesome
vitamins or minerals is commonplace and it’s
filtering through into skincare too. If you wander
into any Space NK branch nationwide, you will
find supplements from brands such as Rodial, David
Kirsch and Bodyism sitting alongside some of the
most premium beauty brands out there. In fact, in
the fight against anti-ageing, British skincare brand
Oskia was one of the first to offer anti-ageing in the
form of pure MSN pills, as part of its comprehensive
approach to a supercharged skincare range.
But it doesn’t stop at the pills. The values of
smoothies, juices and liquids are proving vital in
supporting your body from the inside, out. There is
much evidence to suggest that Liquid Chlorophyll,
when taken with water once a day, will singlehandedly help to clear skin, aid digestion, cleanse
the body and improve overall well-being. Health
food chain Revital is championing the use of Baobab
Powder from new brand Aduna in any smoothie
or meal, so potent are its multivitamin benefits.
At Lime Wood’s Herb House spa, this approach
has also been integrated into the spa menu, with
the premise being that it’s all very well to have a
detoxing massage or a cleansing facial, but there is
real worth in consuming something afterwards to
increase the treatment’s benefits. Choose from Ruby
Roots, Apple Infusion or Swamp Water – all of
which are as functional as they are tasty.
To keep yourself up-to-date on all the latest
supplement discoveries, the newsletter from
Victoria Health (www.victoriahealth.com), written
by pharmacist Shabir Nabi and his colleague
Gill Sinclair, is well-respected for being the most
researched information on the subject. So read up
and start a-popping. After all, it’s what’s on the
inside that counts.
LIMEWIRE’S TOP
FIVE SUPPLEMENTS:
01
Nature’s Sunshine
Liquid Chlorophyll
aids digestion and general
body health
02
Eskimo 3 Omega Oils
Omega oils are the body’s best
friend when it comes to hair,
skin, nails and bone density.
03
Lamberts Multi-Max
fewer multivitamins are this
jam-packed and of good quality
ingredients
04
Symprove Live and
Activated Bacteria
probiotics work better when in
liquid and live form. This is one
of the best around and ideal for
good stomach health.
05
Terra Nova Vitamin C Complex
the original but essential immuneboosting vitamin, be sure to take
with zinc to speed up absorption
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Here today, gone tomorrow: the
past year has seen a surge in popups. What may have started as
guerrilla marketing campaigns for
foodie entrepreneurs has turned
into legitimate – and really very
popular – experiences in London
and beyond.
I
t’s hard to move in the capital of London
without stumbling across a pop-up shop,
restaurant, cinema, gym, exhibition et al.
A great concept for both entrepreneur and
customer, it’s the ideal way to set up a new
business with minimum commitment, whilst trying
eclectic and new experiences. The real surge has
been in this elite approach to dining. Pret-A-Diner,
one of the main players in pop-up land, rather aptly,
goes by the motto: “This is not a pop-up restaurant,
this is a social experience”. They first popped up (so
to speak) in a disused coin factory in Berlin, with
their initial London venture being The Minotour in
The Old Vic Tunnels, which was fully booked every
Photography provided by Daylesford (www.daylesfordorganic.com)
POP-UPS
night from start to finish. Their next endeavour was
at the iconic 50 St James’s Street and this summer
sees a dedicated Art Basel opening. Roganic, Meat
Liquor, Death By Burrito, Jimmy’s Underground,
Ceviche, Disappearing Dining Club, Kitchen
Party... The list of pop-ups in London is endless.
In fact, pop-ups have become so popular the irony
is that they are obtaining real longevity. Frank’s
Café and Campari Bar on the roof of a multi-story
car-park in Peckham, is opening again for its third
summer, and stall-like food sellers such as The Pizza
Pilgrims and The Ribman’s in Soho's Berwick Street
have just never closed. Then there is the Moveable
Kitchen, a concept created by two The River Café
chefs in Portobello Dock, which has now become a
permanent feature, under the new name, The
Dock Kitchen.
Whilst the trend started in food, it has also spread
to all other areas. Independent cinema chain
Curzon Cinemas had a pop-up scheme ‘Curzon
At', opening temporary cinemas in arts venues
across the UK. ‘A Room For London’ was a sell-out
success for the entirety of 2012 even though to all
intents and purposes it was simply a one-roomed
boat that was sat atop the Queen Elizabeth Hall
at London’s Southwark Centre.
The Pop-Up Hotel opened to much acclaim,
providing luxury camping at UK events such as
Glastonbury, Cowes Week and Goodwood Races.
Even Heathrow airport were in on the action,
with a pop-up park in Terminal 5 designed to help
travellers relax and de-stress.
Big department stores also see their value, with the
likes of Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Westfield
offering short lease options on floorspace. Indeed,
Daylesford Organic set up shop on the roof of
Selfridges for the ‘highest of afternoon teas’ with a
menu that celebrated the best of British. Daylesford
CEO Jamie Mitchell explains, "it was a great way to
explore and try different ideas. Pop-ups are all about
testing your product or brand in a different market,
reaching new customers and experimenting. Of
course, they are also great for brand positioning and
creating media attention – as well as being lots of
fun". The Pop-Up Space have made it their business
to link entrepreneurs with short-lease venues, such
is the demand for these properties. Their blog, has
up-to-date insider knowledge on all the latest and
coolest pop-ups. So stay informed and keep your
wits about you... Blink and you might miss them.
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Eat fresh, eat
raw and reap the
rewards. The
best part is, you
don’t have to be
a tree-hugger to
get involved.
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You have heard of going ‘meat
free’... Well now it’s time to go ‘heat
free’, if the current craze for raw
food is anything to go by. But it’s
not all wheatgrass shots and cold,
bland food. This preferred way of
eating for many is far from being a
fad, and is really a very popular and
very real way of eating. The health
benefits are compelling: more energy,
reversing the signs of ageing, weight
loss, boosted metabolism, stronger
immune system, clearer mind,
cleansed body and better quality
sleep. Why? Because keeping food as
close to its natural state as possible
means that it is able to preserve and
deliver food’s natural nutrients and
immunity-boosting enzymes.
In the US, they are lightyears ahead
on the raw food movement, and
have been catering to such a palette
for years, but now it is gaining
momentum in the UK. There has
been much buzz about 42 Degrees
Raw, the London branch of the
Copenhagen restaurant, opening
at the Royal Academy of Arts. As
the name might suggest, nothing
is cooked above 42 degrees, so that
natural plant goodness remain intact.
Raw Fairies, the home food delivery
system has picked up on the fact that
eating raw – as simple as the concept
is – is difficult for people who lead
busy lifestyles to follow (buying fresh
food every day is not always the most
convenient). As a result, they deliver
three ready-prepared, tasty, raw meals
for the day, every morning, for as
long as you wish to commit. The
not-so-niche food phenomenon has
also branched out into spas, meaning
that ‘Raw-ers’ need not compromise
their values to travel. The Complete
Retreat in Spain offers detox
courses and raw-food preparation
lessons, whilst Como Shambala in
Bali combines a raw food diet with
lymphatic drainage massages, yoga
and steam baths as part of its weeklong cleanse programme. Raw &
Cured in Lime Wood’s very own Herb
House Spa also offers just the type of
menu a raw foodie might love with
freshly-made salads with just-picked
herbs and leaves, cured fish and meat
as well as delicious smoothies. As we
come out of winter’s comfort-food
cravings, why not give fresh, cool
food a try? You just might like it...
Photographs provided by 42°Raw
Your fascinating journey
JOURNEY’S END
THE PLEASURE OF CREATION
Conservatories | Orangeries | Poolhouses | Greenhouses | Follies | Roof Lanterns
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HORSE
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POWER
Warrior was the real-life
‘War Horse’. Here, a rare insight
into his incredible story.
To have an international sell-out theatre production,
Stephen Spielberg movie and a special exhibition
at the National Army Museum based on your life is
a pretty immense achievement. Even more so when
you are a thoroughbred gelding born on the Isle of
Wight. You see, Joey, is the well-known protagonist
from ‘War Horse’. Warrior was the real-life equine
hero who led his rider General Jack Seely and the
Canadian cavalry through battle during the First
World War. They say that imitation is the biggest
form of flattery and in the case of Warrior’s story this
is exactly so.
Taken to the Western Front in 1914, together
with General Seeley, he braved bullets and bombs
to survive the horrors of war for four years – an
incredible feat considering some eight million other
animals perished. His stable was hit by a bomb three
times, he was dug out of mud on a battlefield, and led
cavalry across open ground. Somehow both he and
his rider came out completely unscathed and this is
what makes their story (one of friendship as much as
one of survival) so unique. Warrior became the lucky
charm of his regiment with a commanding status. As
Seeley remarked, “Men would say not, ‘Here comes
the general’, but ‘Here’s old Warrior’.
“The Amazing Story of a Real
War Horse written by General
Seeley is the true account
of the remarkable chain of
adventures"
“Warrior: The Amazing Story of a Real War Horse”
written by General Seeley is the true account of the
remarkable chain of adventures that the pair went
through together and the amazing friendship that
was forged along the way. What better way to hear
of the real ‘War Horse’ than straight from the horse’s
mouth. So to speak…
Above: Charge of Flowerdew's Squadron, Painted
by Sir Alfred James Munnings, Beaverbrook
Collection of War Art
Below: Jack Seely Scouting
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IBIZA
UNDISCOVERED
THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO THE WHITE
ISLE THAN SUPERCLUBS, ALL DAY PARTYING
AND HOUSE MUSIC. DISCOVER THE HIDDEN
GEMS THAT MAKE THIS ISLAND AS SPECIAL
OFF-SEASON AS IT IS ON…
‘The Gypset’ (noun): “An unconventional,
bohemian approach to life. Characterised by a
fashionable exoticism and down-to-earth ease”
(Condé Nast Traveller, October 12 issue p. 94).
Ibiza has long been a hippie’s hideaway, but the
surge of techno tourists in search of the latest
musical high (read into that as you will), means
that the original Gypset are scouring the island for
unpopulated, secluded beaches, restaurants and
markets that are a far cry from Blue Marlin or Pacha
with not a glow-stick in sight. The whole hidden
side of this very special Baleriac Island is Ibiza at its
best, but not as you might traditionally know it. It’s
relaxed, it’s bohemian and totally laid-back. And
while it’s true that a lot of hotels, restaurants and
bars close down off-season, there is still a magical
buzz occurring on the island and those who remain
open for business are the small, family-run places
that are popular with the locals. They are hard
to find, hard to reach and if you’re lucky, rather
deserted. The best part is that they are utterly
unpretentious and totally idyllic. It’s this discretely
cool vibe that keep ‘The Gypset’ coming back.
Hacienda Na Xamena, in the North, is a favourite
Gypset hangout. The drive alone is enough to
send you into a bit of a spin, with the dizzying
winding roads, but the view when you get to the
top is breathtaking. Set into the cliffs above the
ocean, with infinity pools and an uninterrupted
view make this superluxe hotel still one of the best
secret hideaways on the island. Watch a sunset
here and get goosebumps, it really is that special.
Unwind in their thermal whirlpools and saltwater
spa for an invigorating boost for body and soul or
for the rockers amongst you, they offer mountain
explorations on vintage Harley Davidsons. Cas
Gasi is another secluded favourite. Set inland, it
is a family-run 200-year old converted farm, that
has been turned into an 12 bedroom low-key hotel.
Breakfasts here are to die for, with locally made
omelettes, manchego cheese and fresh coffee – all
home-cooked and totally organic. Sa Talaia is
the sister hotel to the party-centric Ushuaia, but
its relaxed vibe couldn’t be further from its older
sibling. Sa Talaia is the perfect retreat in that its
minimal but in modern surroundings. Again, set
in the hills and off a dirt track, you can maroon
yourself here and just take in the surroundings. You
need never see another soul, if you don’t want to.
Beach-wise you are spoilt for choice. Stay away
from the likes of Chiringuito or Las Salinas and go
to the smaller but equally beautiful beaches, and
you may even be lucky enough to find you have the
shore to yourself. Try Tropicana (the black paella
is out of this world), Sunset Ashram, Benirres
Beach, Es Torrents or Es Xarca. For something
extra special, the restaurant El Bigotes, at Cala
Mastella, only takes reservations in person in the
morning and only serves one dish (fish cooked in
saffron with potatoes) - they once famously turned
away the King of Spain. Or even for something
a bit different, take a trip across the water to
Formanterra, where you will find pink sandy
beaches and taste some of the freshest fish you
will ever eat, at Juan y Andrea. If you are too lazy to
go on shore – fear not – one of their water taxis will
bring your meal to your boat.
If there is one thing that ravers and low-key
travellers both seek out from Ibzia, it’s the
incredible bright pink and orange sunsets, which
are renowned for being among some of the best in
the world. Cap d’Es Falco is one of the best spots on
the island to watch the sun go down (it sets behind
the island of Es Vedra – grab yourself one of their
oversized bean bags and let the magic unfold. You
should know it’s customary to clap when watching
the sun disappear into the ocean...
To really immerse in island life, most prefer to rent
villas. Whilst there is a wealth of property managers
on the island, White Ibiza and Red Savannah
are geared towards the more secluded and hidden
away villas that mean you can enjoy the island in
all its glory. There are also some beautiful hikes in
the hills and mountains on the island. The tourist
board has created new trails (complete with maps
and directions in English on their website). There
are nine routes dotted across the island, from short
to long, and graded in difficulty from low to high.
Nearly all take in areas of must-see coastline.
Whether it’s hedonistic hotels, rustic chic beaches
or sleek minimalist villas this is still the coolest
island in the Mediterranean. Clubbing though?
No thanks.
YOUR
IBIZA
UNDISCOVERED SOUNDTRACK
Letting the Cables Sleep (The N.O.W Remix) – Bush
Hey Hey – Dennis Ferrer
Say My Name (Cyril Hahn Remix) – Destiny’s Child
Aaron – Paul Kalkbrenner
Crazy (Noze Remix) – Orlette
Don’t Feel The Presence – Hunter Game
The Sea – Morcheeba
Obsessions (Gold Panda Remix) – Marina & The Diamonds
Adios Ayer – Jose Padilla
Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Vocal) – Candi Stanton
Million Voices – Otto
Equal Responsibility – Climbers
Lamur (AM Mix) – Guy J
She’s On Fire – Bo Saris
Video Games Remix – Lana del Ray
Photograph by Jessica Hogan
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Gleaming chalk stacks aged over 65million years, Old Harry rocks on the Isle
of Purbeck in Dorset mark the eastern end of Britain’s cherished Jurassic coast
– a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Natural Wonder of the World. This view
is often admired from the pristine beaches of Studland Bay and the well travelled
coastal path. These unique formations eroded by the sea will be the main view
from THE PIG – on the beach when it opens in Summer 2014.
IT’ S A L L AB OU T T H E V I E W
D REAM S & CHA N G E S A F O O T
I N ENGLAND’ S GR EEN A ND P L E A SA NT L A ND
Two quintessentially English views that have inspired many over hundreds
of years are about to be viewed from a different perspective...
The Mendip Hills, a beautiful gentle landscape rolling across Somerset won their
designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a quiet modesty. Midway
between the historic cities of Bath and Bristol this area of limestone hills is a haven for
combining the best of the great outdoors. Dramatic gorges (including Cheddar) reveal
caves such as Wookey Hole, meandering rivers and lakes. Emerging from this landscape
will be THE PIG – near Bath, a mellow Georgian house, opening March 2014.
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Forest
Larmer Tree Festival
Beaulieu Motor Museum
Beaulieu by name, Beaulieu by nature (translated from French to
literally mean "beautiful place"), this picturesque attraction in the
heart of the New Forest hosts the country's best motor museum,
a beautiful palace, a historic abbey and roaming grounds that
feature a Victorian flower garden. A does-it-all day out.
http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/attractions
Ringwood Brewery
Fancy a pint? Then why not take a tour of the Ringwood Brewery,
on the edge of the New Forest, and immerse yourself in some local
brewing history. Taste the malted barleys, have a sniff of the fresh
hops and see the bubbling fermentation process in the TunRoom,
all whilst sampling their goods, fresh out of the bale.
One of the best-kept secrets in the UK’s summer calendar, the Larmer Tree Festival
is a five-day extravaganza which combines the best in comedy, film, music, theatre
and family entertainment. Going into its 24th year, previous acts have included
the mighty Van Morrison and the lovely KT Tunstall and the hilarious Alistair
McGowan. So what’s so special about this festival? For starters, it’s totally independent
and not reliant on sponsorship or endorsements, meaning that the festival is free to be
whatever it wants to be. Held in 11 acres of glorious Victorian gardens on the Wilts/
Dorset border near Salisbury, it’s the happiest, quirkiest festival and the ultimate
escape from reality. Whether you go for the day, camp for the whole event or just dip
your toe in and see a few acts, there are few festivals so relaxed and enjoyable as this.
On-site activities include artisan food stalls, camping areas, famers’ market, secret
gardens, big top tents and two main stages. Also family friendly, children aged 5-10
go for free and there is plenty for them to get up to whilst they are there too. Choose
from arts and crafts shows, circus workshops and even a children’s play area for the
restless amongst the little ones. Not just for the tree-huggers out there, this is fun for
all the family, adults included.
There is also opportunity to buy some of the finest ales and beers
in their specialty brewery shop. Our recommendation? Be sure to
purchase a bottle of their Specialty Brown Sauce which is infused
with Old Thumper Beer for a tasty kick on a classic.
Ringwood Brewery, New Forest, Hampshire, available for tours
on the weekends and select weekdays throughout the year.
www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/tours
Larmer Tree Festival, 16th-20th July 2014
www.larmertreefestival.co.uk
Giffords Circus
Roll up, roll up, to see Giffords
Circus, the niche touring crew
that is bringing family fun back
to its original roots. Hopping
from village green to village green
around the country, the small-scale
shows with big personality include
birds, bikes, horses, motorcycles
and everything in between.
With pit-stops in Bath,
Cheltenham, Oxfordshire and
Cirencester, to name but a few,
be sure to catch this incredibly
vivacious and dynamic production
complete with soundtrack by
Musical Director Sarah Llwellyn.
Giffords Circus, nationwide,
23rd May – 14th September 2014
www.giffordscircus.com
Cowes Week 2014
Nothing to do with cows of the mooing variety, Cowes Week is a
pivotal event in the British sailing repertoire. Over 180 years old,
this gorgeous regatta sees up to 40 races daily with 1,000 boats –
and some 8,500 sailors – competing in races throughout the week.
Ship shape, indeed.
Cowes Week, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 2nd-9th August 2014
www.aamcowesweek.co.uk
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our innate understanding of your vision.
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