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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.

Wimbledon – Fortnum & Mason & Scotch Eggs

Posted on 04/07/2015 by cwildman

I love a good Scotch Egg but they are not as Scottish as you think! allegedly invented by Fortnum’s as picnic food, ideal for sustenance on early train journeys!  I therefore loved this PR stunt put on by Fortnum & … Continue reading →

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Hesper Farm Icelandic Style Skyr Yogurt

Posted on 29/06/2015 by cwildman

Skyr is Iceland’s traditional dairy product – a bit like a yogurt but thicker, super-nutritious and naturally 0% fat. Each delicious pot contains about three times as much protein as typical yogurt and is  naturally rich in calcium. With low sugar and only the … Continue reading →

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Grassington Food Festival

Posted on 21/06/2015 by cwildman

A few shots from Grassington Food Festival 2015…

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Masons Yorkshire Gins & Yorkshire Vodka

Posted on 01/06/2015 by cwildman

Masons Yorkshire Gin announces release of three new products in celebration of turning two. Soon to be in a bar near you, up and coming Masons gin announces the release of three new uniquely Yorkshire drinks in celebration of its … Continue reading →

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Gregg Wallace backs ‘Leeds Food Month’

Posted on 13/05/2015 by cwildman

GREGG WALLACE BACKS ‘LEEDS FOOD MONTH’ FOR SUCCESS AHEAD OF 10TH ANNUAL LEEDS FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL -TV presenter sampled the city’s culinary delights as Leeds launches first ‘Food Month’- A month-long celebration of food and drink in Leeds starts … Continue reading →

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Cooking Tips for Jersey Royals with Chef Steve Smith

Posted on 05/05/2015 by cwildman

Jersey Royals season has just begun, and here is our friend Michelin Star Chef Steve Smith showing how to best cook the delicious potatoes.  Steve Smith was Head Chef at The Devonshire, Bolton Abbey and is now at the Bohemia … Continue reading →

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British Street Food Festival 2015

Posted on 26/04/2015 by cwildman

The finest traders in Britain (and beyond) have been cooking up a storm to win the British Street Food Awards since 2010, but this year they’re being joined by live music curated by Universal Music, street food crazy golf, live … Continue reading →

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GAME CHEF OF THE YEAR

Posted on 25/04/2015 by cwildman

Talented game cooks sought for this year’s CLA Game Chef of the Year competition in association with The Field The CLA Game Fair and The Field magazine has once again launched its search for game cooks to enter its hugely … Continue reading →

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Silver & Green Olives & Antipasti at Town End Farm Shop

Posted on 20/04/2015 by cwildman

We had a great visit to Town End Farm Shop last week from the lovely people at Silver & Green, Penrith.  They do a fabulous range of olives and antipasti and we had a great tasting in the shop, all … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Butchery Course Sausage Smiles

Posted on 27/03/2015 by cwildman

Town End Farm Shop

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