Food
Star of Siam’s Thai Massaman Curry Recipe
This Thai Massaman Curry with Chicken is a really popular dish in the Star of Siam. Ingredients 1/2lb Chicken fillet cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons whole raw peanuts 4 cups water 1 large potato cut into 1 inch cubes 1 tablespoon of cooking oil 3 tablespoons Masaman Curry Paste – we use Mae Ploy […]
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Rocky Road Bars
No baking, no fuss, these are the perfect campervan treats for picnics or refueling on long walks. Don’t worry about measuring ingredients precisely—rough amounts will work just fine! Ingredients 3 ½ oz (100g) your favorite cookies (biscuits) 5 tablespoons (70g) butter 3 ½ oz (100g) chocolate buttons 2 tablespoons honey 3 ½ oz (100g) […]
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Spuds & Co,Egremont
A new eatery in Egremont is proving a huge hit with tatie lovers. An early morning on Egremont main street, and the queue is already considerable. The cafe and takeaway, which opened just last month, has a menu brimming with delicious home-cooked fillings for sandwiches, salads and of course, jacket potatoes. But Spuds & Co […]
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Fresh From The Farm – Askerton Castle Estate
Do you know where your meat is coming from this Christmas? As the season of eating, drinking and making merry fast approaches, Christmas markets pop up across the region and Cumbrians prepare festive fare to serve at their table. It’s the busiest time of year for Askerton Castle Estate. Situated on the outskirts of Brampton, […]
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Country Style Fruit and Veg
For one family, supporting local produce and helping others do the same, is a full time job. At Country Style Fruit and Veg, their motto is to provide fresh fruit and veg, straight from the fields and much of their produce is sourced from within 30 miles of Carlisle. They encourage eating in season and […]
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The Sweet Shop & More
The sweet shop from everyone’s childhood is a little taste of heaven in Longtown. Everyone of a certain age will have fond memories of visits to the local sweet shop, choosing a quarter of their favourite treat from the jars above the counter. A new venture in Longtown, The Sweet Shop and More, is spreading […]
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Tarn Road Nursery,Brampton
Just as it should be, at Tarn Road Nursery, family is at the heart of Christmas. From choosing the tree together, to sipping hot chocolate while it is freshly chopped down, a trip to the Brampton garden centre is about a true Christmas experience. The centrepiece of the celebrations, nothing brings festive cheer like thoughts […]
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Home Comforts at The Fox and Pheasant
New Owners Bring Home Comforts to the Fox and Pheasant A local family have taken on a second Cumbrian pub and look set to make it a soaring success. Situated in the heart of the Eden Valley, the Fox and Pheasant at Armathwaite offers home cooked food, real ale, fine wines and comfortable accommodation. New […]
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Braised Red Cabbage
Braised Red Cabbage Ingredients 25 g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 500 g red cabbage, quartered, woody core cut away, thinly sliced 2 tbsp light muscovado sugar 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp ground mixed spice 150 ml apple juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 225 g blackberries Method Heat the butter in […]
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