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Interview with James Tanner, Tonbridge, Kent
Last Wednesday, it was actually a beautiful hot lunchtime, Sue and I sat out in the sun at The Kentish Hare. We had arranged to interview...

Jo Banks
Sep 19, 2016


Autumn Schedule 2016
Autumn Schedule of classes-Alive with Flavour-September to December 2016 All classes include ingredients, recipes to take home, and...

Jo Banks
Sep 16, 2016


Jo Wheatley
Had a lovely chat on the phone this afternoon with Great British Bake Off winner, 2011 – Jo Wheatley. She was down to earth, chatty and...

Jo Banks
Sep 7, 2016


The West Dean’s Chilli Fiesta is back this weekend!
Taking place in the grounds of West Dean College and Gardens with the magnificent College buildings and the hills of the South Downs in...

Jo Banks
Aug 6, 2016


Student Survival Lesson 1
Wednesday 14th September 2016 – Westerham Village Hall “Living on pot noodle is an option but not a good one!” Come and spend the day...

Jo Banks
Aug 2, 2016


Spanish Flavours!
Just back from a fantastic weekend in Benicasim, about an hour north of Valencia, Spain. I have made the decision that I will need to do...

Jo Banks
Jul 5, 2016


Adventures In Fruit
Last Monday Sue and I headed up to Shoreditch, London to attend a Thai Fruit Adventures event. We had heard about this event through Pink...

Jo Banks
Jun 22, 2016


Cooking Party Packages
Fancy sitting in your own kitchen or living room with your friends and learning some new entertaining ideas over a glass or two of wine?...

Jo Banks
Jun 9, 2016


Kingscote Wine Estate
What a find! Hidden in the Kingscote Valley just outside of East Grinstead is the Kingscote Wine Estate. The Estate with over 150 acres...

Jo Banks
Jun 8, 2016


An Introduction to Freezer Workshops
Aimed at busy Mums, working ladies or just to get ahead of the game for a few nights! Sri Racha Stir Fry – ready for the freezer Over the...

Jo Banks
May 23, 2016


A Day of Chocolate with Mark Tilling
“Wow what a day! Not only is Mark Tilling quite the celebrity at the moment staring in BBC Two’s Bake Off – Crème de la Crème, he is also...

Jo Banks
May 18, 2016


Miniscoff – Organic Food For Children
Founded in 2001 by father of three, Angus Olipant, Miniscoff is aimed at busy mums like me. From the beginning, I will say I wish I had...

Jo Banks
May 17, 2016


Tasting and Talking ‘Real’ Chocolate
I thought I knew my chocolate! well who doesn’t? When I was asked recently what do I think of dark chocolate, well I answered ‘I have...

Jo Banks
May 17, 2016


Wellness Workshops
I am working with Caroline Sherlock at Eat Drink Live Well. Organising a range of Wellness Workshops and Nutrition Programmes on these...

Jo Banks
May 12, 2016


Summer Bread Class
Saturday 4th June 2016 – Westerham Village Hall Bread is such a skill to master! Making bread from scratch, no machines, real techniques...

Jo Banks
May 11, 2016


Tonbridge Farmers Market
Dates I am at Tonbridge Farmers Market demonstrating local sourced ingredients: Sunday 14th August 2016 – Chilli Circus Recipe Demo:...

Jo Banks
May 11, 2016


Summer Entertaining Evening
Thursday 16th June 2016 – Westerham Village Hall Come and learn the secrets of Summer Entertaining, learning time-saving tips and some...

Jo Banks
May 9, 2016


Thai Cookery 1
Friday 17th June 2016 – Westerham Village Hall Fragrant, spicy and flavoursome, Southeast Asian food especially Thai has quickly become...

Jo Banks
May 9, 2016
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