Tag Archives: Food

Northern Food Words & Regional Vocabulary

With the help of Twitter, my recollections and a little bit of research I have put together a collection of Northern Food Words, food related vocabulary from the North of England, Yorkshire and Lancashire mainly, my favourite being Brossen or Brussen meaning full to … Continue reading

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American Food Production Infographic, WOW!

Staggering figures on American Food Production for Thanksgiving, 221,000,000 pounds of Turkey! that’s approx 45 Million Turkey’s! I wonder how many are free range! and what additives? “May contain up to 4% of a solution of Water, Salt, Spices to Enhance Tenderness … Continue reading

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Charles A Hallas, Coffee Merchant, Skipton

I have driven past Charles Hallas Coffee Merchant’s on Skipton’s Gargrave Road a hundred times and never stopped for a look, until now! What a fantastic coffee lovers delight, an Aladins Cave of taste & aroma! When I called they … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Dales Food Festival, Leyburn

What fantastic weather we had for the 10th Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales food Festival, blue skies and sunshine all weekend. This event has grown into a great foodie treat with over 80 local food producers on site, a beer festival, cookery … Continue reading

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Stephanie Moon’s Great British Menu at Rudding Park

On Wednesday last, I was invited to Rudding Park, Harrogate to watch the Great British Menu featuring our own Stephanie Moon in the hotels luxurious  mini cinema and then Stephanie’s own Great British Menu was served in the Board room upstairs at … Continue reading

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Bury Black Pudding

Some recent very kind visitors to Malham ordered a selection of meat from Paganum for their stay at the Bunk Barn in Malham and mentioned they would be bringing their own black pudding to go along with my dry cured … Continue reading

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The Secret Supper Club C4

Watch out for the The Secret Supper Club starting on C4 Saturday February 5th from 4pm featuring lots of regional Food.  Olly Smith presents this new format food show with a twist, food producers showcase their produce and then two … Continue reading

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Manchester Food & Drink Festival

Manchester Food & Drink Festival or if you like acronyms MFDF runs from the 1st to the 11th of October and going by the logo it must be good because it’s sponsored by a Pie Company, although reading through all … Continue reading

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British Food Fortnight – 18th September to 3rd October

British Food Fortnight takes place this year from the 18th September to the 3rd of October. “The event will celebrate the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces with promotions and tastings in shops, all-British menus in pubs … Continue reading

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Sloe Berries & Cheap Gin!

If you see some cheap gin on offer in the supermarket or off licence buy a bottle, drink a third (maybe a nice gin cocktail or classic G&T) then top up with wild sloe berries and sugar, replace the lid … Continue reading

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