Hello,
As some of you will know firsthand, the gloriously hot summer came to a dramatic end at River Cottage, when the terrible weather on August 26th forced us to cut short our much-anticipated festival. After such a brilliant first day, with lovely sunshine, delicious food, great music, not to mention excellent talks and events including Caroline Lucas and Prue Leith, this was a horrible decision to have to take. But with winds reaching dangerous speeds we really had no choice. I'm so sorry it had to end like that. But it was good to be able to meet so many of you in person on Saturday, and also help a few of you out on Sunday morning as we were all battling to pack things up and get you all safely off the site. As you can imagine we were left with a lot of great food on our hands. You'll be pleased to hear that we managed to save and redistribute the vast majority of this through our various networks, including Exeter Food Action who support a number of charities in the region, and Pippins Community Centre who help a range of disadvantaged groups in Axminster.
After this unexpected and un-hoped turn of events, we somehow find ourselves busier than ever here at HQ. The weather is mostly being kind again, and we are back on track and looking forward to autumn with renewed vigour. Our calendar of events and courses continues unchanged, and there's a whole bunch of fantastic courses and events coming up. The River Cottage garden, a little buffeted by the wind, is still bursting with fresh produce, and the kitchen team is hard at work turning it into all kinds of delicious dishes. If you fancy tucking in yourself, there are weekend feasts at Park Farm throughout the autumn. Please come along and help us celebrate this plentiful season - if not the actual weather.
With best and warmest wishes from me and all at River Cottage.
 | | | WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH ... | | If you would like to make the most of September's bounty of veg, join us on a Veg Cookery course this month. And to celebrate Soil Association's Organic September you can receive 20% off with the code ORGANIC.
Or spend a fun day discovering the edible delights of our hedgerows with John Wright on the Hedgerow Foraging course. Looking ahead we're eagerly anticipating mushroom season and John's Mushroom Foraging Course next month.
BOOK NOW | | | | WHAT'S IN SEASON TO EAT ...
Vegetables: globe artichokes, aubergines, beetroot, borlotti beans (for podding), broccoli (calabrese), cabbages, cauliflowers, chard, kale, kohlrabi, pak choi, pumpkins (and squash), spinach, tomatoes
Fruit: apples, blueberries, damsons, loganberries, pears, plums
Wild greens & herbs: horseradish
| | | | THE RIVER COTTAGE STORY BEGAN ALMOST TWENTY YEARS AGO
And we want to hear stories from people who have been influenced by River Cottage. | | Over the years, people have told us amazing stories of how Hugh and the River Cottage ethos has inspired them to make changes in their lives.
As part of our twentieth-anniversary celebrations, we'd love to collect and share some of these stories, it would be great to hear if River Cottage has made a difference to you.
If your story is selected, you'll win a dinner for two at River Cottage HQ and be invited to join a panel discussion at the River Cottage Food Fair, hosted by Hugh.
Share your story with us > | | | | RIVER COTTAGE DINING EXPERIENCES | |  | "Each time I have visited River Cottage HQ I have left pining for pure, unadulterated country life. I leave with aspirations of growing my own vegetable and baking my own bread. Perhaps I'm just a sucker for their 'nose-to-tail', sustainable ethos – or perhaps it's the effortless charm of the place – but something about this farm has me smitten." DEVON FOODIE REVIEW - READ MORE
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FOR KIDS
23 & 24 October The summer holidays may only have just finished, but if you're looking for something for half term we still have places on this great course for children. Get them cooking with this hands-on course and then enjoy a lunch together afterwards. BOOK NOW | | | CHILLI, KALE & ENGLISH RICOTTA SALAD
Exclusive recipe by Executive Head Chef Gelf Anderson
Kale is at its most tender at this time of year making now the perfect time to enjoy this salad. The kick of the chilli is soothed by the creamy ricotta so why not give it a try.
Get the recipe | | | CHRISTMAS AT RIVER COTTAGE KITCHEN
Plan ahead and book your Christmas celebrations now: | | We are now taking bookings for Chistmas at our River Cottage Kitchens. Enjoy an indulgent three course meal from just £24.95.
FIND OUT MORE | | A Taste of Autumn With Hugh
- 24 September
Join us for a jam-packed day of cooking and feasting at River Cottage HQ, complete with the chance to meet Hugh in person.
Your ticket includes:
KITCHEN GARDEN TOUR * WOOD-FIRED COOKING DEMO * MEETING HUGH * LEARNING HOW TO FILLET FISH LIKE A PRO * BOOK SIGNING * THREE-COURSE SEASONAL LUNCH * Q&A SESSION WITH HUGH
Learn more about this event and get tickets > | | | | TAKE PART IN SUGAR SMART SEPTEMBER
SUGAR SMART is a campaign run by Jamie Oliver and Sustain | | | Are you going to take part in SUGAR SMART September? Whether you are leading a local campaign, taking action as a participating setting, or an individual, take part in SUGAR SMART September using their free resources and sugar reduction challenge ideas.
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