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About cwildman

Local Food Evangelist, 5th Generation Butcher based in the Yorkshire Dales, England. Town End Farm Shop, Artisan Butchery & Charcuterie, Home of The Yorkshire Chorizo.

Foodies Festival, Ripley Castle

Foodies Festival Returns to Ripley Castle with a Lip-Smacking Feast of Culinary Features, Top Chefs and Foodie Fun 19th to 21st August • Yorkshire’s culinary elite and MasterChef winner Ping Coombes cooking live • Celebrity chef Aldo Zilli launches his … Continue reading

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BBC FOOD & FARMING AWARDS 2016: THE SHORTLIST

BBC Radio 4’s Food Programme, announced the finalists for the BBC Food & Farming Awards 2016. This year’s short list brings together some of the most diverse, dedicated and passionate people and organisations from around the UK who are changing food for the better. Continue reading

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Street Food Cook Book

A great new cook book celebrating the best of Northern Street Food. The eagerly anticipated Street Food Cook Book was released on November 30, featuring a compilation of recipes and stories from some of the North’s finest street food specialists, … Continue reading

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Best Walks With A View! with Julia Bradbury

Bradders is back! Julia Bradbury has laced on her walking boots again and is all set to stride into your living room. She makes her small screen comeback this Friday following the birth of twin daughters Xanthe and Zena last … Continue reading

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Twisted Burger Company Launches into The Yard, Ilkley

Twisted Burger Company, the much loved burger restaurant based in Sheffield, is launching a residency in The Yard, Ilkley on February 1st. Bringing their inimitable mix of burgers and beats to the good people of Ilkley this Feburary it’s an … Continue reading

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Foodies Festival Christmas – Harrogate

  Yorkshire’s foodies can tuck into a festive feast this weekend as Foodies Festival Christmas arrives in Harrogate, transforming the International Centre into a culinary winter wonderland with top local chefs, Bake Off winner Nadiya, artisan producers, food & drink … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival

The long overdue and highly anticipated, Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival is coming to Skipton Auction Mart in 2016. With Yorkshire born James Martin as the event patron, this is an event not to be missed! Promoting the ‘Field … Continue reading

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A taste of Tuscany

Exploring the secret world of the Italian Pork Butcher – Norcini.  (They all look like slightly past it Italian Porn stars!) A few images & experiences from my recent trip to the Garfagnana area of Italy. Italian Salumi from Prosciutto & … Continue reading

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Gammon, Bacon or Ham… What’s the difference?

Brilliant Bacon Back, streaky and middle bacon rashers come from either the back or belly of the pig.  The curing process uses a salt preparation to remove water from the meat; either in the form of a dry cure rubbed … Continue reading

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Masons Gin & Orange Ice Cream? Yummy Yorkshire!

Yummy Yorkshire swirls into partnership with Masons Gin Artisan ice cream producer Yummy Yorkshire has joined forces with renowned Yorkshire gin producer Masons to create a new ice cream flavour combination, Gin & Orange Ripple. After tasting Masons Gin, which … Continue reading

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