LandLove Magazine November 2016 Edizione posteriore

For me, November really feels like the start of winter and although I’m sure that may fill some of you with dread, I think there’s something rather lovely about the thought of heading out for a bracing walk through the countryside on a crisp, frosty day and coming home to a toasty warm house with a roaring fire. On page 68 we take a look at how those first frosts transform our woodlands and meadows with their icy touch, while on page 106 we find out which wild creatures are best adapted to the changing winter conditions. In this month’s food pages we’ve got lots of heartwarming dishes that are perfect for coming home to on a winter’s day; from easy, but scrummy, stuffed veg recipes (p.42), to some wholesome, comforting pie ideas on page 50. Take it from me, the wild mushroom and cheesy puff pie is to die for! And if, like me, you’re partial to a plump, juicy kipper, then turn to page 56 where we go behind the scenes at Whitby’s famous Fortune’s Smokehouse to see how they continue to make their world-famous kippers in the traditional way. Talking of tradition, this month we take a look at how Pagans celebrate the passing of time and the changing of the seasons throughout the year (p.112). We also discover more about some of Scotland’s traditional celebrations, on page 84, as their winter festival season begins. We’ve always been big fans of owls here on the LandLove team so, on page 88, we’ve teamed up with the RSPB to find out more about these endearing creatures of the night. And what’s more, on page 100, we meet a textile artist who makes the most incredible owls, and other birds, who are so full of character you can’t help but fall in love with them. Last but not least, Christmas is only a few weeks away, so why not get a head start with our festive craft projects (p.72), so they’ll be all done in time for December!