The Mercers of Yorkshire is a quality conserves and condiments producer based in Yorkshire. There’s a whopping 43 products being sold by the company, and these products sold nationwide in large supermarkets, but Mercers still retains a small producer’s pride in their products; production is never subcontracted, quality British ingredients are always used (where available) and everything is hand […]
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I am lucky enough to be part of the The BBC Good Food Show Spring Blogging Community, so you’ll be hearing more about the show from me over the next few weeks, including some reviews of the products you’ll find there. As a blogger for the show, I have a discount code so that my readers can […]
As we’re all aware, street food has exploded all over Britain in recent years. Tasty, affordable food on the go fits in with people’s busy lifestyles, and allows us to try things we may not find otherwise. Following this, late last year, The Street Food Cook Book was released. I’ve had a sneak peek at it, and […]
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Ruby’s, in Horsforth, Leeds
If you live in Horsforth (as I do) then the fact that there’s a brand new fruit and veg shop on Town St is BIG news. It’s called Ruby’s, and I trotted in to see what it’s like… It’s GREAT, which is a relief. There was a fruit and veg shop here a few years ago, […]
Four years ago, I went to the second ever monthly meeting of the brand new cheese club, Homage2Fromage. Who knew that this club would not only spread cheesy joy to five other cities, but also create a new CHEESE CAFE? Amazing. At the top of the Merrion Centre you will find their beacon of local cheesy goodness. I […]
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Northern Monk Refectory, Leeds
Northern Monk Refectory is found round the back of Leeds station, across the canal, in Holbeck. Please, don’t let that put you off – it’s only 5 minutes walk from central Leeds, and well worth it. The Refectory is on the first floor, and beneath it is the brewery, where many delicious beers are created. Like the […]
Foodies Festival has been running in different places around the country for the last ten years, and this year it came to Ripley Castle, near Harrogate. The event was great fun. Tents, street food vans, tasting theatres, live music, a bar on a bus, a giant Pimms teapot and much, much more brought the site […]
Next weekend sees the first ever Foodies Festival at Ripley Castle in Harrogate, running 21-23rd August 2015. I have 2 tickets to give away (and kids can come free if they’re under 12yrs)! Simply comment with the word FOODIES on my Facebook post here to enter. Harrogate’s Ripley Castle is going to be overtaken by […]
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Leche Frita – a Spanish dessert
One of the best things about being on holiday is trying out food you’ve never had before. In Menorca, we like to order from the Menu del Dia, especially at lunchtime. It’s terrific value (normally about €15 for three courses), and has great local dishes on it. There also plenty of fresh fish options, which […]
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Pullet Eggs this Easter?
This Easter, The Local Pantry is giving away pullet eggs to customers that buy an Easter treat in their cafe and shop. I had never heard of pullet eggs before (and I keep chickens!). They are small eggs, that are produced by chickens when they first start laying. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with them, but due […]