Category Archives: Food & Recipe Books

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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Competition Time – Win a copy of Le Charcutier Anglais by Marc Frederic

OK so we don’t do Competitions very often but how about winning a copy of Marc Frederic’s Charcuterie book “Le Charcutier Anglais – Tales & Recipes from a Gamekeeper turned Charcutier” This really is a fantastic book by my great … Continue reading

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The 5th Tempest Arms Chutney Festival 2012

This great little Chutney Festival returns for the 5th time on Saturday the 20th of October with celebrity judges Clarissa Dickson Wright and Elaine Lemm. 10.30am to 12 noon with Stalls, Local Delicacies, Recipe Advice, Tastings and Book Signings. Chutney Entry forms … Continue reading

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Breakfast with Rosemary Shrager at Fodder

Fodder in Harrogate the Local Food Shop run by The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is a shining example of how a local food store should be, with a fantastic selection of Yorkshire’s finest foods and a great Café to boot.  I was … Continue reading

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Le Charcutier Anglais – Marc Frederic

Le Charcutier Anglais – Tales & Recipes from a Gamekeeper turned Charcutier. Charcuterie recipes, ancidotes and tales! Marc-Frederic, Britain’s only French registered “Boucher – Charcutier – Traiteur” shares his true-life stories along with recipes that he has acquired over the … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Soup in a VW Van with Martin Dorey The Campervan Cook

Pumpkin Soup in a camper van (without a whizzer) 1 pumpkin, medium 1 large onion, finely chopped A large knob of butter A pinch of chilli flakes (or half a real chilli, finely chopped) 1 beef stock cube 1 star … Continue reading

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Jamie’s Sausage Cassoulet

A simple supper adapted from Jamie Olivers 30 minute meals, kinda Sausage Cassoulet :- Ingredients:- 3 rashers of streaky bacon or a handful of bacon lardons 1lb or 500g pork sausages, good quality from your butcher or farmers market 120g … Continue reading

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Michelin Guide 2011 Stars & Bib Gourmand

There is a lot of hot air about the latest Michelin Guide 2011 on the web and in the press, including some quiet deletions, Andrew Pern’s fantastic Star at Harome with Michelin star or not, remains one of the best … Continue reading

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Jamie Oliver’s Tomato and Chorizo Salad

A couple of people have mentioned Jamie Oliver’s latest TV show on Channel 4 and a great recipe he made with Chorizo so thought I had better check it out with our own Yorkshire Chorizo!  The program is called Jamie … Continue reading

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