

What’s in our sack this time? Like last issue, we’ve two cover features to choose from: one, an actual real life amazing shepherdess: Amanda Owen (above). The other (right), a Christmassy smorgasbord of our new favourite forbidden seasonal taste: bitters. Don’t be scared of ’em. Inside, there’s an in-depth interview with Amanda and a look at why our important hill farmers’ futures remains uncertain, as well as a how-to guide on making your own bitters this festive season.
As well as that, there’s a look at a rather huge cookbook conundrum, a sneak-peek at a DIY supper club (basically a restaurant, but in your house), a round-up of the best winter pubs across the north west, a herb-growing enthusiast who won Shed of the Year (no, seriously), a band of brothers who made their own brewery, a peek inside a Colne Valley bakery co-operative, Christmas recipes, and tonnes more across its 68 pages. It’s free, and available region-wide from this weekend.
We’re pushing out over 20,000 copies of issue 2 across the north west: to your local bars, restaurants, bakeries, butchers, cinemas and cafes. If you can’t find a copy near you, or you’d like to stock copies, either send us a tweet (@bittenmag) or email us at editorial@getbitten.co.uk and we’ll help you out.