Category Archives: Food

Leeds Foodies Festival – great friendly event

Well just about recovered from the Leeds Foodies event in Roundhay Park, Leeds packed all the gear away out of the van and ready for the next event.  The weather was kind to us if a little breezy on the … Continue reading

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Lemon & Elderflower Cordial

Lots of fantastic elderflower blooming in the verges all around the Yorkshire Dales so it must be time to make some elderflower & lemon cordial. Elderflower & lemon Cordial Ingredients:- 20 elderflower heads 1 lemon 2 teaspoons of citric acid … Continue reading

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Pavillon del la Grande Cascade, Bois de Boulogne, Paris

I have just spent the most wonderful weekend in Paris at a friends wedding, great company, fantastic day and truly exceptional food…. We arrived to Champagne & Hors d’œuvre served in a private reception and then were shown to the … Continue reading

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Foodies Festival Yorkshire – Roundhay Park Leeds – July

Foodies Yorkshire, Food & Drink Festival, Roundhay Park, Leeds – July 2nd, 3rd & 4th At the event you will enjoy: Live cooking demonstrations from Michelin starred and top chefs Hands on food and drink masterclasses with plenty of tastings … Continue reading

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Authentic Lamb Curry @ The Lister Arms, Malham

Had this the other night and just seen chef Brian prepping the dish again today, cooked with massive lumps of ginger that are removed before serving, smell’s fantastic ! The Lister Arms, Finkle Street, Malham, Yorkshire Dales http://www.listerarms.co.uk

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Walsh’s Backyard Barbecue Sauce

A friend visiting from Australia brought me a couple of treats to try! Walsh’s Homemade Backyard Barbecue Sauce & some Walsh’s Ginger, Lemon & Lime Marmalade from Walsh’s Country Kitchen, 33 Campbell St, Boorowa, NSW, Australia can’t wait to try them over … Continue reading

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New Season English Asparagus

I know English Asparagus has been available for a couple of weeks now but couldn’t resist trying simple Asparagus and Hollandaise last week at the Craven Arms, Giggleswick. Simple & just delicious… Asparagus Tip! don’t cut off the ends, just … Continue reading

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The First BBQ of the year

The sun stayed out just long enough in Malhamdale to have the first barbecue of the year at the weekend.  After cleaning up the BBQ from it’s winter storage we got the local charcoal going, I now use Craven Charcoal … Continue reading

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Sliced Yorkshire Ham

Nothing can be simpler than getting a Gammon Joint from your favourite Butcher, farm shop or mail order meat supplier and either boiling or roasting for beautiful moist fresh ham. You can keep in the fridge all week for a … Continue reading

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Welcome to Yorkshire Y10 Launch

I attended the Yorkshire Tourism Y10 launch on Monday at Harrogate to see first hand what plans are ahead for the promotion of Yorkshire for 2010. Amidst plenty of razzle & dazzle the event included a cooking demonstration by Gita … Continue reading

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