Food
Rhubarb and Ginger Crème brûlée
Ingredients For the poached rhubarb •300g/10½oz forced rhubarb, chopped •140g/5oz white caster sugar •15g/½oz lemon juice For the custard •400ml/14fl oz double cream •200ml/7fl oz crème fraîche •6 free-range egg yolks •90ml/3fl oz ginger syrup (reserved from the stem ginger jar) •2 balls stem ginger, chopped into small pieces (5mm/¼ in across) For the rhubarb crisps •1 stick forced rhubarb, peeled into thin […]
Try at home: Turkish Mousakka
Try something different this spring. Turkey is renowned for its fantastic, authentic food. And many people feel they don’t have the skill to perfect such dishes, however, it’s easier than you think. Ingredients 1 florette of cauliflower • 600g Mince • 700ml Milk • 3 tsp Tomato puree • 250g Mozzarella • 1 Onion • […]
Home Grown Cumbrian Grub: Cumberland Sausage
From natural produce like fell bred lamb and Solway caught Fish to delicacies such as Rum Butter and Sticky toffee pudding Cumbria has a reputation for its vast variety of good food. In this series we will explore the origins of these foods and talk to local experts to find out what it takes to […]
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The Reiver
The Reiver in Carlisle is well known among locals for its exciting range of live entertainment, fresh food, variety of real ales and not forgetting the welcoming and friendly staff. Recently undergoing a complete refurbishment, The Reiver in Holmrook Road has been serving fresh food and real ales to its loyal customers since it reopened […]
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A Warm Embleton Welcome at the Wheatsheaf Inn
Situated in Embleton, a stone’s throw away from the busy town of Cockermouth, is the new Wheatsheaf Inn. Recently closing for a refurbishment, owners Lynne and Justin reopened the doors to the quaint pub in March and have since been carving out an impression that screams great hosts, great food and even greater portions. The […]
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Home Grown Cumbrian Grub: Herdwick Lamb
Visiting the Cumbrian fells means serene landscapes, rolling hills and of course flocks of Herdwick sheep. In our next series, we will be taking a look at what makes our traditionally reared lamb so distinctively good and find out how these woolly mammals became synonymous with the Lakes. Go out for a bite to eat in any of the […]
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The Glasshouse: From Tapas to Thai
The Glass House is the newest and possibly prettiest addition to Whitehaven. From Tapas to Thai, this restaurant caters for all tastes, be it traditional English pub grub or delicacies of Thailand, their flexible menu is enough to tantalise any taste buds. Opening three months ago, The Glass House is already a popular destination for […]
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The White Mare Bags ‘Best Pub’ Award
The White Mare in Beckermet has been named the Best Pub in Cumbria in the National Pub and Bar Awards. The White Mare will now represent Cumbria at the national awards event in London in May. The White Mare was re-opened, following a £400,000 makeover in May 2015 by Dianne Irving, a former Primary School […]
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The Squirrel’s Pantry: A new ‘Leece’ of Life
Nestled in a snug woodland area with stunning views of the Lake District hills lies the Squirrel’s Pantry; serving up freshly ground coffee, homemade cakes, and lunches, the Squirrel’s Pantry in Cockermouth offers more than just delicious food. Linda Leece, from Stainburn, Workington has been running the Squirrel’s Pantry for the past seven weeks. After […]
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