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Try our warming cocktails on these cold nights
Winter cocktails So you’ve been in the cold all day and a nice little warming drink is just what you’re after. We know you don’t want all the fuss of mixing a heap of different liquids together so we’ve kept things nice and simple for you. Make your drink, take a seat, chill and warm […]

Try Wee Beasties of the Glen on Burns night
Burns night is just around the corner and while tradition fayre would tend to be Haggis, Neeps and Tatties we don’t all have the time address the the Haggis, peel the spuds and mash a swede. But have found the perfect dish that’s traditional, tasty and quick to prepare. Enjoy. Wee Beasties of the Glen […]

Dodgson Wood Farm and their Mutton Koftas
With over 30 different recipes and stunning imagery the Lakes and Cumbria Cookbook uncovers the signature dishes of some of the region’s hidden gems (and the culinary geniuses who reside there). We’re sharing some of these special dishes with you, so you can bring a taste of the Lakes and Cumbria to the comfort of […]

A little tweak on a Christmas Classic
Boozy Brownie Trifle A traditional favourite but there’s a few out there that think the classic trifle is a relic of our past. We think that’s a bit harsh and with a few twists the humble dessert certainly has a place at our Christmas table. 500ml pot ready-made chilled custard (it’s best to look […]

That’s the leftovers sorted – Turkey and Cranberry Pie
Christmas leftovers When you’re dealing with one of the most important meals of the year it’s understandable to go a little bit over the top. We all buy way too much for Christmas and it’s no surprise that once we’ve ploughed through the pigs in blankets, roast spuds and a whole allotment of assorted vegetables […]

Mix up some of our favourite Festive Cocktails
Everyone could do with a little kick start on these cold winter nights. We have a great selection of Christmas Cocktails for you to choose from. There’s a couple of out and out classics and a few that are a little bit offbeat. Try them out on friends or family. Enjoy. Traditional Mulled Wine Ingredients: […]

The Lakes and Cumbria Cookbook
With over 30 different recipes and stunning imagery, the newly released, Lakes and Cumbria Cookbook uncovers the signature dishes of some of the region’s hidden gems (and the culinary geniuses who reside there). Here we are sharing some of these signature dishes with you, so you can bring a taste of the Lakes and Cumbria […]

Blocks Steakhouse introduce their delicious Gingerbread Shake
There’s nothing like a festive Winter drink to add some spice to your life in the lead up to Christmas. Blocks Steakhouse use only locally sourced lakes ice cream and are so well known for their oversized shakes in frozen steel cups they decided to create a festive edition. The team at BLOCKS have put […]

Recipe: A Simple Summertime Sponge
By Blessing Oldeide, Blessing’s Bakery Blessing Oldeide, from Blessing’s Bakery in Whitehaven, shares her recipe for a simple but scrumptious sponge cake that the whole family can enjoy this summer. Here’s a simple sponge cake recipe that can be enjoyed during this gorgeous weather. Even better that it is the summer holidays and the kids […]

New Cookbook To Showcase Cumbria’s Finest Culinary Delights
A new cookbook will showcase the signature dishes from some of Cumbria’s finest culinary delights. The newly released, Lakes and Cumbria Cook Book features recipes and stories from some of the region’s best independent restaurants, cafés, bars and bakeries. With over 30 recipes and stunning imagery, the cookbook uncovers the signature dishes of some of […]