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Keep an eye out for our fabulous November issue which features a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bath's best businesses.

This month we're staving off those winter blues in an interview with the completely surreal and utterly bonkers comedian Paul Foot; prepare for the unconventional. And if you're itching for a decorative reset, take some tips and tricks on the latest trends from Decorex, or freshen up your jewellery box as you learn about Bath's best goldsmiths. Elsewhere, Jasbinder Bilan tells us all about how she captures the spirit of childhood magic in her award-winning children's novels. There's so much more to get into, but you'll have to pick up a copy and find out for yourself... 

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Words by Melissa Blease

Tartiflett

Give you Bonfire Night celebrations an après ski twist with this super-cosy Tartiflette: a luxuriously rich combination of potatoes, cream and bacon originating from the Haute-Savoie region of France. 

Ingredients (serves 4, easily scaled up for a celebratory gathering)

1.5 kg waxy new potatoes
320g smoked bacon lardons
3 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large sprig of fresh thyme leaves, picked
75ml dry white wine
3 tbsp crème fraîche
2 tbsp chopped parsley
250g Camembert

Method

Put the whole, unpeeled potatoes in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until just tender. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190c/gas mark 5, heat a large frying pan and gently fry the lardons and sliced shallots over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently (you probably won't need to add any oil as the lardons will release enough fat).

Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly in the sieve. When they’re cool enough to handle but still warm, slice into thickish slices.

Add the garlic and thyme to the lardons and shallots and saute for 1 minute. Add the white wine and allow it to bubble down for a minute or so, then remove the pan from the heat, add the crème fraîche and parsley and stir well. Add the sliced potatoes to the pan, stir again to thoroughly combine, check the seasoning and spoon the mixture into a shallow 20x30cm ovenproof dish.

Slice the Camembert in half horizontally through the middle to create two thick discs, then cut each disc in half again so you end up with 4 semi-circles. Lay these on top of the potatoes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top. Serve piping hot accompanied by a crisp, well-dressed green salad - and, if you want to recreate the full-on après ski experience, a selection of French charcuterie, continental meats, cornichons and silverskin onions. 

Mexican Spirits at The Great Wine Co.

Tequila and Mezcal are in great growth right now, no longer consigned to Margaritas, shooters and student parties. Finally, the real craft, variety and astonishing deliciousness of Tequila and Mezcal has become the talk of the town. The beauty of Tequila, like wine, lies in its subordination to nature - harvests of agave are notoriously fickle and can be greatly affected by the whims and effects of weather and climate. There is also something of an undiscovered country for Tequila explorers as the production of some of the finest tequilas is still very much a small family business, craft in the truest sense.

El Rayo Plata, El Rayo | £35.95
X Mezxal, Bruxo| £43
Blanco, Cazcabel | £29.50
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, El Jimador | £29

Click here to see these and much more at The Great Wine Co.

Iford Manor Supper Clubs & Sunday Roasts

A wonderful evening full of delicious food and music to be enjoyed with friends.
£70 per person, includes a welcome glass on arrival.

Friday 15 November- SOLD OUT
Friday 29 November-  click here to book
6.45pm - arrive after this time and be greeted with a welcome drink; 7.30pm - food served; and around a 10pm finish

Looking for a Sunday Roast? Iford Manor is running their Ultimate Sunday Roast from November to March.

Iford Manor, Iford, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2BA

Eka Flex'it jewellery by FOPE

Since 1929, FOPE has been combining heritage, future craftsmanship, innovation, luxury and discretion. With its roots in Italian goldsmith tradition, the contemporary designs are based on Novecento mesh, the Flex’it technology and the mix of gold colours.

A masterpiece of jewellery making and engineering at the same time, Flex’it is a patented system for producing jewellery that is entirely and uniquely flexible, comfortable and easy to wear, in 18-carat gold. Flex’it is the brand’s signature: if FOPE jewellery is known the world over, it is because of the mesh that is made flexible by a patented system of tiny 18-carat gold springs, which create original styles and fits.

FOPE jewellery expresses an idea of contemporary luxury, functional for self-expression. Genderless and ageless, it is an element to be experienced casually in your everyday life, for a style that transcends fashion, space and time.

The Eka Flex’it bracelets epitomise the understated elegance of FOPE and pair perfectly with EKA Flex’it necklaces.

Click here to shop these timeless pieces and many more from FOPE on the Mallory website.

WRISTEES® and other accessories by Anna Falcke

Anna Falcke's beautiful accessories are handmade in Bristol with great attention to detail. For Autumn/Winter '24 Anna has a wonderful new range of organic cotton wristees®, scarves, bags and hats. A fun, quirky and vibrant collection, completely unique and special.

Visit them at the Christmas Market Chalet DB40 on York street from 28 November to 15 December

Check out the full range at annafalcke.com

Le Chameau Mens Vierzon Jersey Lined Wellington Boots from Wadswick

Be prepared for the rainy autumnal weather this season with a reliable pair of wellies! 

Handcrafted from natural Chamolux rubber, the Vierzon comes with a tartan polycotton jersey lining for year-round use. This supremely comfortable wellington boot features an adjustable waterproof gusset with a snap-fastening buckle to ensure a comfortable fit around the calf and leg. The shock-absorbing dual-density Grip outsole prevents fatigue, resists abrasion and is suitable for all terrains.

Wadswick | £180

(Pictured Men's, click here to check out the rest of the Le Chameau Wellington Boots range)

Shop now at wadswick.co.uk or visit the store at 1 Pulteney Bridge, Bath BA2 4AX

RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil available at Space NK

Add delectable colour and shine with RMS Legendary Lip Oil, a lush lip oil that works to nourish and hydrate the lips. Flavoured with a hint of vanilla, this lip oil can be worn alone or over lip colour for added dimension and shine.

Lightweight and comfortable to wear, this lip oil is infused with organic jojoba oil, which works to lock in moisture. It also contains bitter cherry seed oil to condition, hydrate and revitalise the lips, alongside the RMS Adaptogenic Herbal Blend, which helps to soothe and balance lips.

Space NK | £24
Click here to buy now or visit the store at 10 New Bond St Pl, Bath BA1 1BE

Heidi Reiki Feng Shui And Reiki for your home

“Our experience with Heidi was truly unmatched. Her professionalism, deep expertise in Feng Shui, Reiki, and space clearing, along with her kind and caring nature, made transforming our home an incredibly positive journey. I only wish we had done it sooner!” – Melissa.
Heidi Lerner Rearden offers bespoke packages to create balanced, harmonious living and work spaces. Every environment is unique, and with Heidi’s expertise in Reiki, Feng Shui, and The ThetaHealing® Technique, she transforms your home or office into a calm, tranquil space where you can thrive.

To find out more, contact Heidi Lerner Rearden: heidi@heidireiki.com
heidireiki.com

Curated by Daniel McCabe

Evergreen is a new volume for ‘the gardening curious’ from the publishers of frankie magazine. It caters for gardens of all sizes and gardeners of all abilities – including the easily daunted – to tackle indoor plants, balcony veggie patches, courtyard pots and shared or community gardens. Inside you’ll find accessible, simplified guides, plant care advice (‘How to not suck at succulents’), case studies for inspiration and even an attractive, arty planting guide poster. The generous space given to indoor plants is particularly welcome given their rediscovery by a new generation who’ll find little to buy on the subject within contemporary lifestyle publishing. | £16.99

magalleria.co.uk

“Being There”: Panel Discussion on Portraiture, 28 November, 6.30pm

Join No.1 Royal Crescent for this special event with artists Chantal Joffe and Claudette Johnson, exhibition curator Ingrid Swenson, and writer, curator and broadcaster Hettie Judah.

The Being There exhibition celebrates Bath Preservation Trust’s acquisition of a family group of four portraits by Thomas Gainsborough. This discussion on portraiture today will range across a number of themes such as intimacy, motherhood and cultural identity.

Doors will open at 6pm at the Museum of Bath Architecture, and a bar will be available to purchase drinks from. The Being There exhibition at No.1 will be open that day until 6pm and can be visited free of charge from 5pm-6pm ahead of the panel talk.

Early bird tickets are on sale now for £14, with the price rising to £18 on November 7th. Click here to get your tickets now.

The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, The Paragon, The Vineyards, Bath

The Gloucestershire Guild at The American Museum
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November

High-quality crafts handmade by a selected group of makers from Gloucestershire. This is a wonderful opportunity to buy unique Christmas gifts, ranging from exquisite jewellery, striking ceramics and furniture, luxurious textiles, colourful rugs and mosaics and much more. 

Purchase a ticket for the Museum or the Gardens and you can visit their Christmas Show.

Work from all members can also be purchased from their shop in Cheltenham,18 Montpellier Street, GL50 1SW.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm.

guildcrafts.org.uk/american-museum
American Museum & Garden, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD

Seizing the future: the power of innovation and entrepreneurship
Tuesday 12 November, 7.30pm

Join Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the University of Bath, Dr Millicent Stone, for an enlightening talk to explore the role of an Entrepreneur in Residence at a University and how they bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Learn why Bath is a thriving hub for innovation, with its unique blend of academic excellence and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem fostering creativity & growth.

Queen Square or Online
BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN
Click here to book tickets.

Duchy Villas, Englishcombe, BA2

Offered for sale by Hamptons estate agents Bath.

This delightful semi-detached home, built in the late 19th Century is situated in the picturesque village of Englishcombe, just 2.9 miles south of the city centre. It benefits from a charming garden, views and parking.

This period home has a central Bath stone front porch leading directly into the sitting room. This well-proportioned room is the heart of the house with a stone fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Adjacent is a further reception room also with a wood burning stove, perfect for a study or cosy snug. The kitchen/dining room has handmade painted units with a deep wooden work surface dividing the kitchen and dining area. Double doors open out to the recently refurbished dining terrace, perfect for summer dining. Adjacent is a handy utility room and cloakroom. The first floor comprises three bedrooms and a luxury bathroom. Features such as wooden floorboards and period fireplaces continue through the house which adds charm.

Guide Price £795,000

For more images and to read through all the details click here to visit the property on the Hamptons website

OUR AUTUMN/WINTER ISSUE OF POSTCARD IS AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW!

Produced by the team at The Bath Magazine – the Autumn/Winter 24/25 edition of Postcard from Bath, our beautifully presented visitor guide to the city is out now!

Postcard contains the very best things to do and see in the Bath, alongside editorial pieces on the city's fascinating history, architecture, culture, and so much more.

This luxury guide book is designed to elevate the visitor experience and can be found in over 1900 hotel rooms, B&Bs and other guest accommodation around the city, so be sure to keep an eye out!

If you are a hotel or B&B, and would like to have copies of Postcard Magazine in your rooms or available for your guests, contact us on info@postcardmagazine.co.uk

And if you'd like to buy a copy for yourself as a keepsake or souvenir or to send a copy to a friend, head over to postcardmagazine.co.uk