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Raymond Blanc – The Lost Orchard

12/02/201912/02/2019 hotbrands

Raymond Blanc - The Lost Orchard

Raymond Blanc – The Lost Orchard

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Here is our Festive magazine packed full of gift ideas for friends, family and the home. If you are planning to revitalise your home in the New Year, we have plenty of ideas for updating your hone from the wonderful companies in our Directory. We also have tips from top UK chefs for preparing festive food. We look at different ways of finding meaningful gifts. We include Top 10 festive reads, plus a gift guide. If you are still looking for a festive break or are planning a 2020 break we reprise our Autumn Escapes magazine. You can read the magazine by following the link in our bio.
As it is our last magazine for 2019 we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to our magazines throughout the year, to the fabulous companies in our Directory, the authors and the PR/publicity teams who always respond to our requests so promptly and to all our readers and followers for all your support and positive feedback. @thetreasuretrove16 @grohe_uk @gomodernuk @just_fabrics @blackpopuk @naturalrugco @theheadboardworkshopuk @thefootstoolworkshop @loafhome @lsainternational @ellajames.co.uk @awhainsworth @littlelucywillow @hartley_botanic @atticusandgilda @douglastheboywonder @mocciscouk @penguinukbooks @eburybooks @searchpress @homes_antiques @thebodyshop @nealsyardremedies @headlinebooks @saucecomms @royaloperahouse @ltmuseum #hotbrandscoolplaces #hotbrandscoolplacesmagazine #lifestylemagazine #giftguide2019 #lifestyle #festivehome #festivemeal #topUKchef #top10festivereads #interiordesign

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During this year we have been sent so many delightful uplifting and escapist books for us to review and share with our readers, some come early as proofs and we have to hold on to the magic until publication day, but each one is read and treasured until we can share it with others. It’s impossible to list them all, but here is a selection from some of our favourites! If you want to read our reviews follow the link in our bio.
@wurdsmyth @veronicahenryauthor @fannyblake1 @matthews.carole @rowanmcoleman @liz_fenwick @jothomasauthor @themillyjohnson @sarahmorganwrites @suemoorcroftauthor @laurajanekemp @nickypellegrino @alimcnamara @jennycolganbooks @phillipa.ashleyauthor @betholearyauthor @phaedrapatrick @alipantony @sheilaoflanagan #janeoconnor #jomiddleton and we are waiting for the early 2020 releases from @itsemmacooper @ffordekatie @jillmansell @cathybramley and many more exciting new writers. Thank you to all publicists and publishers @penguinrandomhouse @eburybooks @penguinukbooks @littlebookcafe @littlebrown @orionbooks @headlinebooks @hqstories @simonschusteruk @avon_books and many more #hotbrandscoolplaces #hotbrandscoolplacesreviews #favouritefictionbooks2019
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FAVOURITE CREATIVE BOOKS 2019

We love creating and this year we have received some beautiful books to review as inspiration. Here are some of our favourites from the following very creative people @rosiesanders.4apple @jeanhaines @shelleyrhodesartist @amandahislop @tillyrosevintage @lornabatemanembroidery @5ftinf @mylittleparis @karen_haller_colour @clairegelder_uk #ayakootsuka and the publishers and publicists who send us the beautiful books @searchpress @batsfordbooks #flammarion @penguinlifebooks @penguinukbooks @quartocreates @quarto.knows #leapingharepress #hotbrandscoolplaces #favouritecreativebooks2019 #botanicalart #botanicalpainting #rosiesanders #botanicalartist #watercolourart #stitchedmemories #stitchedpictures #embroidery #textiles #collage #stitchersofinstagram #consciouscreativity #inspiredbycolour #colourpsychology #creativitybooks #colourinspiration #findyourcreativesoul #whiteworkembroidery #sketchbook #mabelbunnyandco #crochet #embroideredcountrygardens #watercolorpainting #paintyourselfcalm #roses

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Cookery Book of the Year We are delighted that our Cookery Book of the Year is The Lost Orchard - A French chef rediscovers a great British food heritage - Stories and recipes by Raymond Blanc Over the past seven year’s Raymond Blanc has planted an orchard of 2500 trees in the grounds of his hotel-restaurant Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. Yielding about 60 tonnes of fruit for his kitchen each year, it is full of ancient and forgotten varieties of British apples and pears, along with quince, medlars, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, damsons and cherries. A further 600 heritage fruit trees have been added from Raymond’s home in the Franche-Comte region of France. The Lost Orchard is a love letter to each of these varieties....... Our review: This beautifully illustrated book is an absolute treasure, there is so much about it to love; it’s like a very special conversation with Raymond Blanc, his passion and enthusiasm shines through on every page. Within each description he includes delightful anecdotes and historical information..... The level of detail is admirable, but written in such a fascinating and accessible style. In the centre of the book is a delightful chapter about The Beautiful Orchard in which he describes how his orchard has developed focusing on flavour, beauty and organic principles which begin with a healthy soil. This is supported by full colour photographs. The book is completed with chapters on How to Grow Your Own Tree, plus advice on the Best Fruit for Growing in the Garden and finally Recipes from the Lost Orchard, which as you would expect, contain the most delicious recipes. This gorgeous book would make an absolutely beautiful Christmas present for people who loving cooking with the best of ingredients, but also gardeners too, we cannot recommend it highly enough! To read the full details and our full review follow the link in our bio @raymondblanc @headlinebooks #thelostorchard #raymondblanc #belmondlemanoir #hotbrandscoolplaces #hotbrandscoolplacesreviews #2019bookoftheyear

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Our Gift Book of the Year
During December we will be celebrating some very special books that we have loved this year. We are delighted that our Gift Book of the Year is The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse - Charlie Mackesy⁠⠀
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A reminder of the most important things in life. A book of hope for uncertain times.⁠⠀
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Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most poignant life lessons. Charlie's first book includes his most-loved illustrations and new ones too.⁠⠀
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The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos. ⁠⠀
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'A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart' Richard Curtis⁠⠀
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is out now (Ebury Press, £16.99)⁠⠀
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Our review: There are certain books that touch your soul, that instinctively you want to share with others. As soon as this beautiful book arrived, we knew it was something special. In The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, Charlie Mackesy has created an exquisite book to share with others, a gift to treasure and to hold close and read over and over again.⁠⠀
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Every page reveals a thoughtful comment and a beautiful illustration, page after page of wise words and so much love, a book that the world needs right now.⁠⠀
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This is a book to treasure and keep forever, put this inspiring book top of your gift list for all your friends and family. Very Highly Recommended!⁠⠀
⁠Click on the link in our bio to see some of the illustrations and to read more.
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If you are looking for a cosy autumn/winter escape, or are planning a festive/ New Year's celebration or a 2020 holiday we have a delightful selection of castles, country estates, hotels, villas, cottages, houseboats, glamping, walking tours and much more for all the family in our Autumn Escapes magazine on our home page which you can view by following the link in our bio. As well as delightful places to stay we also have fascinating interviews and some delicious and wholesome cookery books perfect for autumn meals! ⁠⠀
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@combermere_abbey @sallyscottages @mounthavenhotel @ilsingtonhotel @congham_hall @mullioncovehotel @maisontalbooth @milsomskesgravehall @pieratharwich @abercrombiekent @caerhaysholidays @starcastlehotel @myloryachtharbour @stbridesbay @yourcountryestate @uffordparkwoodbridge @skisolutions @johnbraycornishholidays @hillsidecottage_portisaac @welshcottages @carbisbayholidays @footpathholidays @beaconparkboats @qualitycottages @quality_unearthed @qualityvillasuk @wildernesscottages @nzindepth @bramleyteal @quadrillebooks @hardiegrantuk @octopus_books_ @hodderbooks #hotbrandscoolplaces #hotbrandscoolplacesmagazine #autumnescapes #lifestylemagazine #familyholiday #festiveholidays #countryescapes #coastalescapes #2020holidays #festiveholidays

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The Nine Lives of Christmas by Florence McNicoll published today in support of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home - a wonderful book combining romance and a love for animals in a magical Christmas story. We absolutely loved it! Highly Recommended! To read our review follow the link in our bio @orionbooks @trapeze_books @battersea #florencemcnicoll #christmasbook #christmasbookstagram #hotbrandscoolplaces #hotbrandscoolplacesreviews #favouritebooksof2019 #magicalfestiveread #romanticfiction #festivebooks

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Rick Stein's Secret France is a wonderful celebration of the food that he loves as he goes off-road through hidden towns and villages in France. Packed with delicious recipes, the photography of the food and the locations is absolutely stunning! A wonderful addition to any kitchen library and a fabulous accompaniment to the BBC Two TV series. To read our review visit the link in our bio and see Cookery Reviews @chefrickstein @ricksteinrestaurants @eburybooks #rickstein #secretfrance #frenchcooking #cookbook

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We absolutely adore #aweddingindecember by @sarahmorganwrites @hqstories sublime storytelling, heartwarming romance, humour and drama in equal measures, set in a stunningly atmospheric location. This is an absolutely magical festive read! To see our review follow the link in our bio to our Fiction reviews. #hotbrandscoolplacesreviews #hotbrandscoolplaces #favouritebooksof2019 #magicalfestiveread #romanticfiction #booksofinstagram #weekendreading #festivebooks

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