Italian sausages
Breakfast at Marios came with skinny Italian sausage which to the best of my knowledge originates in Sicily It was different, startlingly different. So much so that it has stuck with me all these years. After searching the net however, I am left confused and wondering whether I am on the right track. But […]
Birmingham
Artisanal craft gin
Harrogate Tipple is family business and small batch, artisan gin distillery based on the Ripley Castle Estate in Harrogate. Producing a range of gins and rum with botanicals which are grown in the gardens within the castle walls. They also use hundred percent Harrogate spring water that gives the gin it’s clean, crisp ultra smooth […]
Artisan sausages – Emsworth
So I have one more reason to visit Emsworth Grabbed a scotch egg from a stall at the Farmers Market in Chichester. I was on my way to Emsworth and was told to wave ‘Hi’ to Dad, at H.H.Treagust & Sons, which I duly did. The large scotch eggs made with carmelised onions which I […]
Spicy
Cooking on coals
A literal translation of Boerewors is Farmers Sausage with questionable origins that are thought to be traced back to France. What is not questionable is that it is best grilled slowly over the embers of a fire. It is widely available in the UK and Ireland. But only a few have mastered the art of […]
East Wittering
East Wittering in Chichester Harbour offers one an eclectic selection of interesting shops, small cafes and restaurants. But what caught my eye was the Family Butchers. They were filling their steak and kidney pies. Not that I am particularly found of steak and kidney. But it was more than enough to attract my attention. After […]
The African diaspora
You will find Kalahari Moon in the old part of Bristol City Centre at the St Nicholas Market. Established in 1743, visitors wander through a maze of quirky stalls offering everything from street food to antiques, gifts and more. Named Britain’s Best Large Indoor Market in 2016 it is Bristol’s largest collection of independent retailers. […]
Home cooked in Bath
Ready made frozen meals by Cavendish Cooks are hand cooked in small batches in a commercial kitchen in a converted barn in the village of Mells. Started by Rebecca and Nancy it has become one of Bath’s real treasures. The business was purchased by Leah Mercer in 2019. Leah has been passionate about flavours […]
Artisan cheese
The first time I tried a soft mature cheddar cheese was at one of the Farmers Markets It was good enough to get me to buy half a dozen different blends The Arundel Cheese Company has been making cheeses since the early 1900’s, producing and sourcing outstanding farmhouse foods for over three generations.