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A herb for all seasons

Medieval monks knew all about them, old wives guarded their secrets down the centuries and chefs today love them – herbs have been part of English culture since time immemorial. JANE GARRETT reports

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How to make the perfect Surrey hamper

With the huge interest of late in local, seasonal produce,
what better present than a hamper packed full
with Surrey food and drink?

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Surrey wine - Heard it on the grapevine

Surprising though it may sound, our vineyards here in Surrey enjoy near perfect conditions, and in recent years their wines have been taking the world by storm. With the harvest now in full swing, we sent Janet Donin out to try a few of their tipples (strictly in the name of good journalism, you understand...)

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Surrey ice cream - St Joan's Farm

If you want to make the most of the late English summer sunshine, you could do no better than to try some of the fresh dairy ice cream produced at St Joan’s Farm, in Leigh, where you’ll find some of the friendliest, most laid back cows you could ever hope to meet...

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Surrey Baking - The best thing since sliced bread

Baking your own bread is easy and introduces you to an experience that is light years away from the commercial sliced loaf. We asked Margaret Barlow and James Halfhide, who produce their own Surrey flour at Imbhams Farm in Haslemere, to come up with a recipe for us

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The Jolly Farmers Food Emporium

Buckland villagers are getting used to a most unusual late night corner shop on their doorstep. Well, not a shop exactly, more of a pub, but not quite… Anyway, it’s revolutionary, it’s fun: it’s the Jolly Farmers Food Emporium!

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Surrey foraging - A walk on the wild side

With the interest in organic and local produce growing apace, it is no surprise that foraging for wild foods is becoming an increasingly popular pastime – and here in Surrey we have a bountiful harvest from which to choose…

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Priory Farm - Pick your own in Surrey

With the huge interest of late in sourcing local produce, pick-your-own has been enjoying a big revival this summer. Jane Garrett visited Priory Farm in Nutfield, near Redhill, which has just re-instated this nostalgic British tradition

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Win fabulous five night holiday...

...with bmi and Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland...  
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Behind the scenes at Surrey Life

Find out why Surrey Life columnist Tony Tobin was left in the dark in Reigate...
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Surrey's top dog walks

Each month, Surrey Life brings you a different great dog walk as Jane Eyles and co explore our wonderful county. Here we compile some of their favourites so far...
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Things to do in Surrey this summer

Check out all the best gardens to visit, events not to miss, places to go and more in Surrey...
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Welcome to the Surrey Life community

DISCUSS the latest news; GET up-to-date weather forecasts; VIEW pictures and videos from the best social events and SEND us your beautiful Surrey pictures
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Surrey through the webcam

Check out the goings on around the county from the comfort of your own home
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