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CLASSIC BAKES: Sarah Samuels’ new cookbook is a celebration of homemade comfort and tradition
CLASSIC BAKES Sarah Samuels’ new cookbook is a celebration of homemade comfort and tradition. Brought to you by Sarah’s Slice author Sarah Samuels, Classic Bakes is a heartfelt celebration of the cakes, biscuits, puddings and preserves that bring people together. Packed with more than 80 recipes, this charming collection combines much loved classics with treasured […]
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Great food, good company and a warm village welcome at The Sun Inn, Bassenthwaite
THE SUN INN, BASSENTHWAITE Great food, good company and a warm village welcome. by Danni Murphy Nestled beneath the impressive Skiddaw Fell, the Sun Inn sits at the heart of Bassenthwaite village and has become much more than just a place for a pint or a meal – it’s a true community pub where locals […]
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Family, Friends and Good Food at The Queens, Warwick on Eden
Family, Friends and Good Food The Queens at Warwick on Eden is a family friendly pub that pride themselves on their locally produced food, their relaxed atmosphere and their community driven ethos. by Danni Murphy Based just outside Carlisle, a couple of minutes from the M6 they have loads to offer. From their traditional menu […]
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Weave in a visit to The Beacon Museum
An exhibition showcasing the work of local textile artists will go on show at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven later this month. A group from the Western Lake District Fells known as Fabricate will be displaying their textiles as part of their Second Thoughts exhibition which opens on Saturday 27 April. A Fabricate spokesperson said: “As […]
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There’s a true Countryman in Lamplugh
There’s a true Countryman in Lamplugh! Over the years, The Countryman in Lamplugh has gone by many names; The Royal Oak, The Lamplugh Tip, and now it stands proudly as The Countryman. It’s been thirteen years since current owner Brian Spencer purchased the derelict old pub, and he finally opened its doors in 2023. After […]
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The Watermill’s very own traditional bread
bread The Watermill Traditional Bread The Watermill at Little Salkeld mill their own wholemeal and unbleached white flours from organic and biodynamically grown English wheat. Preparation time: 25 minutes, plus 45 minutes proving time |Cooking time: 25-40 minutes Makes 2 x 1 lb loaves or 1 x 2lb loaf Ingredients: For white bread: 500g flour 10g dried yeast 7g salt 350ml […]
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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 […]
