Here's to a joyous July!

River Cottage news, recipes and events 

View this email in your browser Hello, What an overwhelming response to our latest BBC series War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita - thank you for such great feedback and fantastic support. Our battle doesn't end when the cameras stop rolling. We are asking shoppers everywhere to join us by writing a simple message to your supermarket – for eg, as Sir David Attenborough put it, "Supermarkets, for the sake of the planet, less plastic please!".  Please share on our Social Media using the hashtag #OurPlasticFeedback. You can also watch and share our video clip featuring Sir David, Joanna Lumley, Dermot O'Leary and many other supporters HERE.   Last week we had one of the best days of the year so far at River Cottage HQ, with the whole River Cottage team coming together for workshops, tastings, conversation and a celebratory BBQ.  My own contribution was a "veggie barbie" of quartered little gem lettuces, whole baby onions, young broad beans still in the pod,  and mangetout, finished with a simple dressing of lemon and olive oil, scattered with blanched baby peas and loads of chopped mint. Why not make this the "year of barbecuing vegetables"?   Last, but by no means least, I would like to congratulate my friend and long-time River Cottage contributor Pam Corbin on the publication of her wonderful new preserves book, Pam the Jam. I'm sure my burgeoning crop of courgettes will soon become a glut – and when it does I'm looking forward to making Pam's delicious courgette chutney. Have a look at the recipe below.      If the glorious weather we have been enjoying recently has inspired you to make the most of the summer months, then you're in luck! We still have some spaces on our Summer Dining events, choose from a Summer Lunch or Summer Nights and come enjoy some fantastic seasonal food and see River Cottage in it's summer glory. BOOK NOW SUMMER COURSES The schools may be breaking up soon but our Cookery School will be in full swing all summer. Highlights over the next few weeks include Summer Preserves, Build and Bake and Pizza and Pasta.  BOOK NOW WELLNESS RETREAT Our first Wellness Retreat took place last month. Guests spent 5 days enjoying some energising activities including yoga, mindfulness and cookery tuition. There are a few places remaining for the next one in September.  BOOK NOW We're very excited to announce the latest addition to our fantastic line up of beer, ciders and sparkling wine. Our brand new River Cottage Organic Lager has been produced in partnership with the innovative independent British brewer, Freedom Brewery, who share our commitment to sustainability. You can read all about them HERE and also find out more about this fantastic new drink. We hope you love this refreshingly delicious lager!  You can buy online or enjoy a glass next time you visit River Cottage.  BUY ONLINE  To celebrate the launch of our new River Cottage Lager we are offering you the chance to win dinner for two at any River Cottage Kitchen and of course, some River Cottage Organic Lager to enjoy with your meal.  To enter the competition just tell us where is our new partner Freedom Brewery based? ENTER NOW What could be more romantic than saying 'I do' in cosy surroundings? With log fires, twinkling candles, mulled cider and delicious food, our Winter Wedding Package offers great value. We have some dates available this winter so get in touch with Laura to find out more. FIND OUT MORE We are now welcoming guests to stay at River Cottage. Our iconic farmhouse has been renovated, check out the gallery to see what you can look forward to if you choose to spend a night (or more!) at River Cottage. FIND OUT MORE Our old friend and expert preserver Pam Corbin has written a brilliant new book which aptly shares her nickname 'Pam The Jam'. To celebrate publication and summer gluts she has kindly given us her recipe for Courgette Chutney. The book is jam-packed with amazing recipes like this one and is released on Thursday 11 July.  You can pre-order HERE. COURGETTE CHUTNEY - GET THE RECIPE Copyright © 2019 River Cottage, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in on our website or joined one of our mailing lists. Our mailing address is: River Cottage Trinity Hill Rd Axminster, Devon EX13 8TB United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.