Tag Archives: Food

Small shop wins big award – The Courtyard Dairy

The Courtyard Dairy, which opened last December on the A65 near Settle, has been awarded “Best New Cheese Retailer” at the prestigious annual British Cheese Awards that took place last Friday in Oxfordshire. The awards have been running since 1994 … Continue reading

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Take Three Chefs 2013 #Take3Chefs

Take Three Chefs made a triumphant return to Settle Victoria Hall in May 2013 with some new faces gracing the stage along with our local celebrity chef herself, Stephanie Moon from BBC Great British Menu. First up for his first … Continue reading

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The Good Food Guide 2013

The Good Food Guide 2013 app is out now, making sure foodie fanatics can hunt down hip cafés, pleasing pubs and of-the-moment restaurants from the palm of their hand. Whether searching for hidden gems, tracking down hot new talent or … Continue reading

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Serious Food Magazines

I love a good magazine, from Gadgets to Bushcraft to Rugby Union, Cricket and everything in between, basically I am a sucker for a good glossy magazine.  They are perfect for the holiday journey or simply as great coffee table … Continue reading

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Blessed are the Cheesemakers – The Courtyard Dairy, Settle

The Courtyard Dairy, specialist cheese refiner and purveyor…. I popped in to The Courtyard Dairy near Settle to meet Andy Swinscoe and Kathy Bull this week and was delighted with the company, the cheese and the knowledge, a fantastic gem … Continue reading

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Kilnsey Show Cookery Theatre

Kilnsey Show, Kilnsey near Skipton takes place on the Tuesday following August Bank Holiday.   The Cookery Theatre runs throughout the day next door to the Farmers Market. The Cookery Theatre marquee 2012 was another great success, really super interest … Continue reading

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The Grand Opening – Paganum Butchery & Charcuterie

We have been busy putting the finishing touches to the new Butchery & Charcuterie building here on the farm and with “The Grand Opening” being filmed for “The Dales” Series 3 on ITV we had a deadline, the 11th of … Continue reading

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Todmorden Pexommier – Creamy Camembert Style Cheese

Creamy Camembert style cheese made entirely from Todmorden Organic Milk I had heard rumours about this cheese but was not sure of the name until a chat with  @GeorgeandJoseph revealed the details, Pexommier from the Pextenement Cheese Company, Todmorden, a … Continue reading

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Grassington Festival 2012 – “Beer, Food & Relish”

Grassington Festival is upon us once again and this years highlights for me include, Billy Ocean, Allan Davies, Hope & Social and a Frank Stone lecture, Frank was actually part of the real Great Escape from Hut 104 in Stalag … Continue reading

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Leeds Loves Food – Part #1

The fantastic weather over the weekend of Leeds Loves Food brought out the crowds to drink, feast and watch a few cookery demos…  Brian Turner was in attendance over the weekend for food demos, book signings and a hosted dinner … Continue reading

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