If you are buying beers for yourself or a family member or a friend for this Christmas and Nee Year period,. then you simply must make certain that beers from the Box Brewery are on your list.
They are one of the leading independent brewers in the South of England, proudly sited in Wiltshire.
One of their fine ales is called Funnel Blower and, as my wife is a fanatic for the history of Victorian engineering. this one really caught her attention.
It is a finely hand crafted real ale and named for an incident that struck the Isambard Kingdom Brunel ship the Great Eastern, when, two days after her sea trials commenced, the ship suffered a gigantic explosion which blew off one of her five funnels.
What of the beer? The only thing this is liable to blow is your taste buds! It isa serious ale and not to be taken lightly, coming in with an ABV of 4.5%. The other thing that took my wife's fancy about this beer -and mine, too! is that this is a dark brown coloured Porter beer.
It has a good Porter aroma, you just know that there are some well-roasted barley and malts in there! You can taste the bitterness of the roasted notes, but that's well-balanced by a nice sweetness that pervades this fine ale.
It will cost you a very reasonable £2.35 a bottle and for stockist lists please visit www.boxsteambrewery.com or call them on 01225 858383.
Of course, this is not the only beer they brew. Please ask them for details and do mention That's Food and Drink and That's Christmas when you contact them!
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Thursday 15 December 2011
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Tesco scoops up DipNation in time for Christmas
The Company was set up by Jeremy and Juliet Williams, and Juliet’s brother Patrick Gilmour. Inspired by the variety of dips available overseas and bored at the lack of choice in the UK market, Jeremy and Juliet decided to fill a niche. Patrick, with his background in chefing created scrumptious recipes to appeal to a primed UK consumer.
Since its launch in 2009 the family-run business, based in Fife built up a strong customer base of local Farm Shops and Delicatessens in Fife and its surrounding areas. They were an instant hit, their fresh ingredients and delicious flavours won them numerous stars in the Great Taste Award and a nomination in the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. Their increasing popularity allowed them to supply to independent stores nationwide and they will now be rolled out across Tesco’s Scottish stores.
Commenting on the Tesco launch, co-founder Juliet Williams said, “It’s an exciting time for us and we are thrilled to be working with such a major retailer. It has really impressed us that Tesco are so keen to support and promote smaller, local producers who have innovative new products and to help them reach a wider market. We are extremely proud of our range and the awards they have won, so we are delighted that they will now be more readily available to consumers.”
The range is entering Tesco stores at a perfect time as they are a great product for the festive season. The delicious dips are perfect for parties, buffet table nibbles or for your traditional chips ‘n dips relaxing with friends and family. They even go well in recipes for a quick but impressive dish.
Lynne Roxburgh, Local Sourcing Marketing Manager for Tesco in Scotland said, "We pride ourselves on sourcing top quality food and drink from Scottish producers and are delighted to be the first supermarket launching such a range from DipNation. DipNation attended our 'Meet the Tesco Local Sourcing Team' event last year and introduced us to their award winning range of dips. Their enthusiasm and passion for their products was clearly evident and we are delighted to be working with them to help grow their business by adding these fantastic products to our range of locally sourced food and drink."
Bursting with delicious fresh ingredients, the Chunky Dips are made with a base of crushed cashews and real Parmesan shavings to give you more of a mouthful. Combined with an imaginative mix of ingredients these dips bring imaginative flavours to the UK table.
For more information contact Pam or Su at Crimson Edge PR on 0131 311 7050 or email pamela@crimsonedge.co.uk or su@crimsonedge.co.uk
FACTFILE:
*The dips will be available in 62 Scottish stores – a full list of stores can be provided if necessary
**The dips will retail at £2.20 for a 135g tub
***The following is the full range of Chunky Dip flavours available and the number of Great Taste Award gold stars they hold:
Sweet Thai Chilli Chunky Dip 2010 2 stars GTA. 2011 1 star GTA
Roasted Butternut & Sweet Chilli Chunky Dip 2011 1 star GTA
Roasted Red Pepper Chunky Dip 2011 1 star GTA
Spinach & Feta Chunky Dip 2011 1 star GTA
Sun Dried Tomato Chunky Dip 2010 1 star GTA
With New Year weeks away, what better way than to celebrate with Tarbert Fine Foods and the New Take me away products from Browns Food Group?
From the humblest beginnings of a small family butchers shop in Biggar 1885, Browns Food Group now supplies a vast range of chilled and frozen foods, ranging from delicatessen, pre sliced cooked meats, smoked salmon and convenience foods which are as unique and distinctive today as they were in 1885. Browns Food Group is a family run business based in the Borders of Scotland, in Kirkconnel. For more information please visit http://www.brownsfoodgroup.com/
Tarbert Fine is a range of Premium Scottish cooked meats, produced from Scottish meat, from animals born and reared in Scotland. This range carry the relevant Quality Meat Scotland Logos; Specially Selected Pork, Specially Selected Ham or Scotch Beef. Tarbert Fine products use premium cooked meat recipes to give a quality finished product. Made with Scottish meat and ingredients, it is a great tasting product.
Tarbert Fine Scottish Butter Basted Chicken
Tarbert Fine Scottish Honey Roast Ham
Tarbert fine Oakwood Smoked Ham
Tarbert Fine Honey Roast Finely Sliced Ham
Tarbert Fine Mature Ham
Tarbert Fine Ham and Arran Mustard
Tarbert Fine Scottish Roast Pork
Tarbert Fine Heather Honey Ham
Or sample the new Take Me Away range from Browns Food Group?
“Take me Away” is a range of premium snacking foods which take a matter of minutes to prepare. The range includes; Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings, Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Hickory Ribs and Spicy Boneless Ribs. A gap in the UK protein snacking market was recognised for a premium range. Within this range Browns have created a unique product in this market with the Spicy Boneless Rib, offering a bone free, mess free and tasty pork snack!
Good with Christmas and the New Year, Sauvignon Blanc
This delicious white wine, Sauvignon Blanc, is a wine of the Western Cape of South Africa.
It is a modern wine which although proud of its long heritage is youthful and modern enough to wear its screw cap with a certain amount of innocent pride.
Yes, it is clearly a good Sauvignon white wine, but there's a little more, too. When you drink it there are clear, fruity tones, there are hints of apple but these are enhanced by a rich top note of pears, too. Is there also, perhaps, a subtle blend of the flavours of some fruits of the forest, there, as well? Perhaps there are.
This wine deserves to be served chilled and you will find it goes well with any food at Christmas or the New Year, though I believe it is especially good with Christmas pudding and Christmas cake, Stollen and mince pies.
In fact, moving on into the summer months, this wine will make a fine addition to any al fresco dining that you have planned.
It makes a good first wine for the diner who is new to wine drinking. The wine is also produced using environmentally aware methods, so is a green wine, as well as a white one!
Thr ABV is 13% (so should be treated with respect) and should cost about the £8.00 mark and is available through Tesco stores. It is imported into the UK by Thierry's Wine Services. For more details and to check on availability outside the UK, visit www.sauvignon.com.
It is a modern wine which although proud of its long heritage is youthful and modern enough to wear its screw cap with a certain amount of innocent pride.
Yes, it is clearly a good Sauvignon white wine, but there's a little more, too. When you drink it there are clear, fruity tones, there are hints of apple but these are enhanced by a rich top note of pears, too. Is there also, perhaps, a subtle blend of the flavours of some fruits of the forest, there, as well? Perhaps there are.
This wine deserves to be served chilled and you will find it goes well with any food at Christmas or the New Year, though I believe it is especially good with Christmas pudding and Christmas cake, Stollen and mince pies.
In fact, moving on into the summer months, this wine will make a fine addition to any al fresco dining that you have planned.
It makes a good first wine for the diner who is new to wine drinking. The wine is also produced using environmentally aware methods, so is a green wine, as well as a white one!
Thr ABV is 13% (so should be treated with respect) and should cost about the £8.00 mark and is available through Tesco stores. It is imported into the UK by Thierry's Wine Services. For more details and to check on availability outside the UK, visit www.sauvignon.com.
Thursday 8 December 2011
Need a dairy free Christmas? Then indulge yourself, happily,rice with Rice Dream!
However, for millions across the UK who are lactose intolerant, having to always check to see what the ingredients are means always being on guard to ensure that dairy and gluten doesn't ruin their yuletide fun.
Rice Dream, the healthy alternative, has come up with some delicious dairy and lactose-free recipes for the 12 days of Christmas that everyone can enjoy. The festive recipes are suitable for vegetarians and can also be gluten free, wheat free, soya free and seed free.
Nutritionist Fiona Hunter said: “With an estimated five per cent of adults in the UK being lactose intolerant, we understand that it can sometimes be very difficult for people who are lactose intolerant to enjoy the festive breaks because they have to constantly watch what they are eating.
“So we have created some easy recipes for the 12 days of Christmas so those millions of adults in the UK that are lactose intolerant can join in the festive fun without having to worry.”
Rice Dream has created 12 recipes for the 12 days of Christmas. The first day of Christmas can be used to make a delicious bread sauce which is an essential part of a traditional dinner but also wonderful with a Sunday roast, sausages and cold ham.
For those with a sweet tooth, the second day could be used making apple and spice muffins to be enjoyed individually or with the whole family.
Other recipes for the remaining days include a pear and chocolate smoothie, fennel and potato dauphinoise, roasted mulled plums with vanilla custard and toasted sweet nuts and a pear, apricot and cinnamon porridge.
As part of the festive spirit Rice Dream is are giving away a free 50p money off coupon for use against a range of its products including Original + Calcium, Original Organic, Vanilla Organic, Chocolate and Chilled + Calcium.
So this Christmas, use Rice Dream as a healthy alternative and enjoy the festive period without worrying about making sure whether it is dairy or gluten free.
For more recipe ideas and information on lactose intolerance please visit www.ricedream.co.uk/recipes.
To print a 50p off coupon for the Rice Dream products please register at www.ricedream.co.uk/coupon-offer-form.
Apple and Spice Muffins
Light and fruity muffins with chunks of sweet apple and crunchy nuts. Wonderful served warm for breakfast but equally delicious as a family tea time treat. Make use of any seasonal fruits but the combination of cinnamon and apple is particularly moreish and a sensational winter treat. Dairy free, you can make these gluten free by using original rice dream and substituting the flour for a gluten free flour mix.
Symbols: suitable for vegetarians, dairy free, can be gluten free, can be wheat free, soy free, seed free
Makes 10 muffins
2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
80g/2¾oz xylitol or caster sugar
200ml / 7floz Oat Dream or Original Rice Dream
6tbsp light olive oil
150g / 5 ½ oz plain flour
150g / 5 ½ oz wholemeal flour
1tbsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ tsp cinnamon
2 eating apples, peeled, cored, finely chopped
60g / 2oz chopped walnuts
Spice Topping, optional
1tbsp soft brown sugar
1/2tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1. Preheat the oven to 190C/380F/Gas 5 and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
2. Whisk together the eggs, xylitol or sugar, Oat Dream and oil.
3. Sift the flours, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl. Add the chopped apple and walnuts and lightly mix.
4. Pour in the wet ingredients and beat well.
5. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases.
6. Mix together the sugar and spices and sprinkle over the top of the muffins.
7. Bake for 25minutes until well risen and golden.
8. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Tips: make your own gluten free flour cake mix and store ready to use : combine together 125g / 4 ½ oz rice flour, 125g / 4 ½ oz ground almonds, 50g / 1 3/4 oz potato starch, 2tsp gluten-free baking powder plus 1/2tsp xanthan gum
Nutritional Information per muffin (10)
Calories 256kcal
Protein 5.6g
Carbohydrates 33g of which sugars 11.9g
Total Fat 12.6g of which saturates 1.8g
Fibre 3g
Nutritional Information per 100g
Calories 265kcal
Protein 5.8g
Carbohydrates 34.2g of which sugars 12.3g
Total Fat 13g of which saturates 1.8g
Fibre 3.1g
FACTFILE:
• Rice Dream is available in five flavours: Original Organic, Calcium- enriched, Vanilla, Chocolate, and Hazelnut & Almond. Whatever one you choose, it's the naturally good alternative.
• Rice Dream is available in Tesco, Waitrose, Asda, JS, Sainsbury’s, Co-Operative and independent health food stores.
• One 200ml glass of Rice Dream + Calcium provides 30% of the daily recommended allowance, which is as much as full fat milk
• Rice Dream is made from rice, which is a hypoallergenic food so, unlike soya, it's highly unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. Easy to digest Rice Dream is soft on sensitive stomachs, without the adverse digestive effects that cow's milk or soya can sometimes have.
• It is estimated that around five per cent of adults in the UK have lactose intolerance. (ref: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lactose-intolerance/Pages/Intro...).
• For more information go to www.ricedream.co.uk
Sunday 4 December 2011
Chestnuts From Porter Foods: Adding Flavour All Year Round
Renowned purveyors of fine food, Porter Foods, bring flavoursome chestnuts that can be used in cooking and baking all year round, not just at Christmas. Unlike other chestnut brands in the UK, many of which source their chestnuts from China, the Porter Foods range is sourced closer to home, from Galicia in Spain, where they are renowned as a nutritious delicacy.
Porter Foods introduce three excellent products ideal for trade (food service and manufacturing):
Whole Organic Chestnuts peeled and cooked 10 x 1kg, Vacuum Packed for added freshness: the Porter Foods new range of chestnuts now boasts an organic variety available in 1 kilo bags (10 bags per case trade sized).
Whole Chestnuts peeled and cooked 10 X 1kg, Vacuum Packed for added freshness: Porter Foods whole chestnuts have a beautiful consistency and are ideal for stuffing and pates where texture is desired. Available in 1 kilo bags (10 bags per case trade sized).
Chestnut Puree (Unsweetened) 475g, Porter Foods Chestnut Puree comes in a convenient tray, and is ideal to use in stuffing and delicious puddings.
www.porterfoods.co.uk
Porter Foods introduce three excellent products ideal for trade (food service and manufacturing):
Whole Organic Chestnuts peeled and cooked 10 x 1kg, Vacuum Packed for added freshness: the Porter Foods new range of chestnuts now boasts an organic variety available in 1 kilo bags (10 bags per case trade sized).
Whole Chestnuts peeled and cooked 10 X 1kg, Vacuum Packed for added freshness: Porter Foods whole chestnuts have a beautiful consistency and are ideal for stuffing and pates where texture is desired. Available in 1 kilo bags (10 bags per case trade sized).
Chestnut Puree (Unsweetened) 475g, Porter Foods Chestnut Puree comes in a convenient tray, and is ideal to use in stuffing and delicious puddings.
www.porterfoods.co.uk
Go nuts with Dormen. And fruity and... get all your Festive Flavour From Dormen
This Christmas, The Dormen Food Company has created two special festive fruit and nut blends to help get the holiday season off to a cracking start.
Seasonal Fruit, Nut & Chocolate brings together orange flavoured cranberries, golden raisins, whole sweet and sour cherries, baked cashew & almonds and rich creamy milk chocolate.
Seasonal Fruit & Nut offers sumptuous cinnamon flavoured cranberries, Chilean and crimson raisins, baked cashews, almonds and toasted hazelnuts.
Fran Campbell, Managing Director of The Dormen Food Company, comments: 'Our seasonal blends include a little bit of everyone's favourites and are the ideal snack for the whole family to enjoy. Nuts are an integral part of Christmas celebrations and these special editions offer the perfect festive treat.'
Seasonal Fruit, Nut & Chocolate brings together orange flavoured cranberries, golden raisins, whole sweet and sour cherries, baked cashew & almonds and rich creamy milk chocolate.
Seasonal Fruit & Nut offers sumptuous cinnamon flavoured cranberries, Chilean and crimson raisins, baked cashews, almonds and toasted hazelnuts.
Fran Campbell, Managing Director of The Dormen Food Company, comments: 'Our seasonal blends include a little bit of everyone's favourites and are the ideal snack for the whole family to enjoy. Nuts are an integral part of Christmas celebrations and these special editions offer the perfect festive treat.'
Get a taste of Cornwall to your Christmas table
Banbury's Cornish Turkeys certainly live the rural idyll, raised by three generations of the same farming family outside Padstow on the North Cornish Coast.
And this year for the first time Christmas diners across the land will get to savour the difference between these birds and their intensively reared relatives - via a new national delivery service from www.cornishfoodmarket.co.uk.
"We hand-rear free-range black and traditional white turkeys here at Trembleathe Farm and they grow for much longer than mass produced birds so they develop that lovely deep turkey flavour," says Richard Banbury whose parents Fernley and Nancy, wife Clare and little daughters Gracie Ann and Roseanna all play their part in the nurturing process.
"I think part of it is also that our natural environment is so clean and clear with fresh air off the Atlantic - we're remote from roads and noise and commercial activity and the birds are raised as they should be - stress free."
For nearly fifty years these turkeys have been enjoyed throughout Cornwall at Christmas time but now the Banbury family - like scores of the county's best food and drink producers - are working with the team at cornishfoodmarket.co.uk to spread not just the word but the reality of best Cornish fare to the nation at large.
"We launched our website a year ago, delivering online orders of all this fantastic produce to homes and businesses in Cornwall and parts of Devon," says Sean Williams, MD of cornishfoodmarket.co.uk and its parent company Westcountry Fruit Sales, which delivers wholesale to restaurants and caterers across the two counties.
"Now we're delivering further afield and the Banbury family's turkeys are a prime example of why we are almost evangelistic about the wonderful products we can supply.
"The big supermarkets have had it their own way for far too long and their deal for customers, communities and their suppliers leaves so much to be desired. We're showing how you can provide a better service all round, with the freshest and best products, but still great value for money."
Alongside the Cornish turkeys cornishfoodmarket.co.uk's online customers can order award-winning wines and ciders, beers and juices, cheeses and pickles, clotted cream, mincemeat, puds and even mistletoe - delivered to doorsteps across the country. Check out their Christmas offerings from the top Cornish producers at www.cornishfoodmarket.co.uk.
FACTFILE:
cornishfoodmarket.co.uk...... was officially launched at the Cornwall Food and Drink Festival 2010, for which it was key sponsor again in September this year. For latest news, to register and to offer product suggestions visit www.cornishfoodmarket.co.uk.
· more than 3000 products, including
· more than 100 top local producers
· more than 1000 other food and non-food grocery and household items
· deliveries across Cornwall and parts of south and west Devon FREE to customers, Monday to Friday, with a minimum order value of just £12.50.
· products include the freshest fruit and veg, organic and non-organic dairy products, fresh Cornish meat and locally landed fresh fish.
· prices that compete with the supermarkets across all categories every day.
· Users can create their own 'Favourites' list of products they frequently purchase and even create and edit their own 'standing orders' for the various weekly food purchases they require.
Westcountry Fruit Sales Ltd
· Family business Westcountry Fruit Sales Ltd was established in 1856 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
· Now has 20,000 sq ft Distribution Centre at Higher Argal, near Falmouth, with a second satellite depot occupying purpose built premises in St Austell.
· In 1999 it established The Essential Food Co to supply the professional catering trade with an expansive range of dairy products and ambient food and non-food products, to complement its range of fresh produce.
· Now the largest Cornish based specialist supplier of foods to the catering trade in Cornwall. See www.thegreengrocery.co.uk.
And this year for the first time Christmas diners across the land will get to savour the difference between these birds and their intensively reared relatives - via a new national delivery service from www.cornishfoodmarket.co.uk.
"We hand-rear free-range black and traditional white turkeys here at Trembleathe Farm and they grow for much longer than mass produced birds so they develop that lovely deep turkey flavour," says Richard Banbury whose parents Fernley and Nancy, wife Clare and little daughters Gracie Ann and Roseanna all play their part in the nurturing process.
"I think part of it is also that our natural environment is so clean and clear with fresh air off the Atlantic - we're remote from roads and noise and commercial activity and the birds are raised as they should be - stress free."
For nearly fifty years these turkeys have been enjoyed throughout Cornwall at Christmas time but now the Banbury family - like scores of the county's best food and drink producers - are working with the team at cornishfoodmarket.co.uk to spread not just the word but the reality of best Cornish fare to the nation at large.
"We launched our website a year ago, delivering online orders of all this fantastic produce to homes and businesses in Cornwall and parts of Devon," says Sean Williams, MD of cornishfoodmarket.co.uk and its parent company Westcountry Fruit Sales, which delivers wholesale to restaurants and caterers across the two counties.
"Now we're delivering further afield and the Banbury family's turkeys are a prime example of why we are almost evangelistic about the wonderful products we can supply.
"The big supermarkets have had it their own way for far too long and their deal for customers, communities and their suppliers leaves so much to be desired. We're showing how you can provide a better service all round, with the freshest and best products, but still great value for money."
Alongside the Cornish turkeys cornishfoodmarket.co.uk's online customers can order award-winning wines and ciders, beers and juices, cheeses and pickles, clotted cream, mincemeat, puds and even mistletoe - delivered to doorsteps across the country. Check out their Christmas offerings from the top Cornish producers at www.cornishfoodmarket.co.uk.
FACTFILE:
cornishfoodmarket.co.uk...... was officially launched at the Cornwall Food and Drink Festival 2010, for which it was key sponsor again in September this year. For latest news, to register and to offer product suggestions visit www.cornishfoodmarket.co.uk.
· more than 3000 products, including
· more than 100 top local producers
· more than 1000 other food and non-food grocery and household items
· deliveries across Cornwall and parts of south and west Devon FREE to customers, Monday to Friday, with a minimum order value of just £12.50.
· products include the freshest fruit and veg, organic and non-organic dairy products, fresh Cornish meat and locally landed fresh fish.
· prices that compete with the supermarkets across all categories every day.
· Users can create their own 'Favourites' list of products they frequently purchase and even create and edit their own 'standing orders' for the various weekly food purchases they require.
Westcountry Fruit Sales Ltd
· Family business Westcountry Fruit Sales Ltd was established in 1856 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
· Now has 20,000 sq ft Distribution Centre at Higher Argal, near Falmouth, with a second satellite depot occupying purpose built premises in St Austell.
· In 1999 it established The Essential Food Co to supply the professional catering trade with an expansive range of dairy products and ambient food and non-food products, to complement its range of fresh produce.
· Now the largest Cornish based specialist supplier of foods to the catering trade in Cornwall. See www.thegreengrocery.co.uk.
Hand-Made Australian Christmas Puddings From Pudding Lane
From an inherited prize-winning family recipe, Pudding Lane award-winning Christmas puddings are proudly hand-made in Australia with the finest quality fruit selected from Australia's pasturelands and well sourced fresh ingredients; fresh free range eggs, fresh butter, fresh breadcrumbs (crumbed by hand), flour, sugar from Australia's tropical north, spices and the finest brandy, matured in American Oak, from the world famous Barossa Valley wine region of South Australia.
Pudding Lane Christmas Fare:
(1) (2) (3)
(1) Classic Christmas - Australia's finest handmade prize-winning Christmas pudding
(2) Date & Toffee Log - a delicious sticky date texture with luxurious toffee
(3) Australian Macadamia Nuts and Barossa Valley Brandy - Organic Macadamia Nuts, finest matured in oak Bandy and some gourmet magic
Available to purchase from: www.porterfoods.co.uk
Food miles and the environment
'In Australia we talk about "paddock to plate", (field to fork) but the meaning is the same, no matter where in the world you are, most people want to know what food companies like Pudding Lane are doing to help and minimize their impact on the natural Environment.
Pudding Lane has a unique handmade method that has been unchanged for 100 years or more. Unlike most other pudding manufacturers, who ship all their many ingredients from the corners of the world, we use only locally sourced ingredients, and so, even though our puddings come from Australia, ours create far fewer food miles and energy waste than a pudding that is made in the UK.
We have based our reputation for quality on the "boiled-in-the-cloth" method. That is, we select the finest ingredients, local, combine these ingredients by hand, including fresh bread (from a local bakery that we hand-crumb) add the "wet-mix" of fresh butter, fresh Free Range eggs (hand cracked), Brandy and then hand-mix the mixture. This pudding mixture is then hand-weighed with spoons into lined boiling cloths. The cloths are actually "squares" of unbleached calico and are reused over and over to make many hundreds of puddings.
If the calico square develops a small hole, then we cut it down neatly to make another (smaller) size of pudding and so the process continues. The puddings are hand-tied with twine, then cooked (boiled) in (gas fired) "coppers" before being hung, again by hand, individually on a line to age and mature in advance for Christmas.
When the puddings have been hung and dried we then take them off the line, cut them out of the cloth, dress them in plain cotton fabric to sell and the only disposable part of our pudding making process is a short piece of cotton twine used to tie the pudding cloth up with prior to cooking. The puddings are packaged in cartons made from 100% recycled material and dispatched.
In this way, we do not use any automated processes, no production lines, no electric steam ovens (in fact we don't even have a conventional oven in our pudding kitchen), we do not use plastic basins, plastic bowls or moulds to shape the puddings, each and every pudding is different, only the same supreme moist taste is the same - but each and every pudding is unique!
Many people who know our method and also who visit our pudding kitchen are amazed at the level of detail, at the hand-made method, the hard work, but also that we can make many many tonnes of puddings every year - but each and every one, without ever changing the method and almost no machinery whatsoever, is made individually by hand.
These days however, we are less accidental in our philosophy of the environment. We have a practical commitment to community involvement and make sure that our ingredients are; fresh and local, that our method is maintained by our strict Haccp controls and that we just make traditional Christmas puddings in the old-fashioned (environmental) way.'
Ambrette Dreaming Of A White Vine Christmas
The Ambrette Restaurant at Rye announces Christmas menus
The Ambrette Restaurant at Rye recently opened the historic White Vine House, which holds 5 AA stars, has announced three Christmas menus.
Patron chef Dev Biswal, renowned for his deftly spiced fine Indian dining, has created three special Christmas menus for under £20, £30 and £40 per person. The Christmas menus, with vegetarian options, are available throughout December for a minimum of 6 people when ordered by the whole group.
The Christmas Feast menu comprises a 'Champagne Cocktail', Appetiser of the day, Delicate Fillet of Claresse, Soup of the Day, Breast of British Chicken, Grenita, and Exotic Rose Flavoured Vanilla Crème Brule, for just £19.99
The Christmas Party menus also features Breast of Gressingham Duck, with a pudding of Indian-style cardamom and Vanilla rice Dessert with Carpaccio of Gulab Jamun at £29.99.
The Christmas Extravaganza menu also has Crispy Pooris and Tenderloin of Pork, with Hand-Crafted Chocolate Silk with Home-made Ice Cream for £39.99.
Biswal's other restaurant, The Ambrette in the Old Town in Margate Indian Princess) in Margate has received wide national press recognition for his unique style. The approach has seen The Ambrette secure listings in the major restaurant guides including, Michelin and Good Food Guides and received numerous awards from TopTable, TripAdvisor, Visit Thanet and the Restaurant Show.
Double rooms at the White Vine House cost from £130 per person.
The Georgian Room seats 26, the Elizabethan Room 16, the and the Club Room 14 and the outside terrace a further 20 diners. Head chef: Deepak Surman.
Dev Biswal grew up in Calcutta. He trained at the Dubai Sheraton, before moving to London, aged 26 in 2003 for spells at Mangoes and Eriki. He became a partner in The Indian Princess in Margate in December 2006, becoming patron and rebranding it as The Ambrette in 2010
The White Vine Houseaccommodates 14 guests in 5 double rooms (one 4-poster), and a family room (sleeping four). Room rates from £130 to £180 a night including breakfast. Set on Rye's High Street, the Georgian frontage of the White Vine House belies its medieval heritage. Beneath the dining room lies a C13th cellar, complete with stone spiral staircase. Refurbished in 2005, the once grand home is now one of the country's premier bed and breakfast venues.
Each of the 6 guest rooms includes period furniture, contemporary en suites stocked with locally made organic toiletries, the latest in home entertainment technology. The original building was destroyed during one of the many French raids on the town during the 100 Years War. The Elizabethan Dining Room named for its exquisite and unique French oak panelling, which probably cost more than the original building, with each panel individually formed to fit the timber frame. The room is "signed" with a carpenter's mark visible just above the fireplace.
Weddings: Specialising in small intimate weddings the White Vine House is licensed for civil ceremonies.
Rye Bay Scallop Week: 25th February - 4th March 2012. A mainly restaurant-based event when the local delicacy is at its plumpest and most succulent. The festival features cookery schools, cooking and scallop shucking demos. The week culminates on the final day with the hotly contested 'What a Load of Scallops' race with competitors racing barrows of scallops, through the cobbled streets of Rye, to win the coveted wooden scallop plaque. www.ryebayscallops.co.uk
The Ambrette Restaurant at Rye
T: 01797 222 043 E: info@theambrette-rye.co.uk W: www.theambrette.co.uk
The White Vine House
T: 01797 224 748 E: info@whitevinehouse.co.uk W: www.whitevinehouse.co.uk
24 High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JF
The Ambrette Restaurant at Rye recently opened the historic White Vine House, which holds 5 AA stars, has announced three Christmas menus.
Patron chef Dev Biswal, renowned for his deftly spiced fine Indian dining, has created three special Christmas menus for under £20, £30 and £40 per person. The Christmas menus, with vegetarian options, are available throughout December for a minimum of 6 people when ordered by the whole group.
The Christmas Feast menu comprises a 'Champagne Cocktail', Appetiser of the day, Delicate Fillet of Claresse, Soup of the Day, Breast of British Chicken, Grenita, and Exotic Rose Flavoured Vanilla Crème Brule, for just £19.99
The Christmas Party menus also features Breast of Gressingham Duck, with a pudding of Indian-style cardamom and Vanilla rice Dessert with Carpaccio of Gulab Jamun at £29.99.
The Christmas Extravaganza menu also has Crispy Pooris and Tenderloin of Pork, with Hand-Crafted Chocolate Silk with Home-made Ice Cream for £39.99.
Biswal's other restaurant, The Ambrette in the Old Town in Margate Indian Princess) in Margate has received wide national press recognition for his unique style. The approach has seen The Ambrette secure listings in the major restaurant guides including, Michelin and Good Food Guides and received numerous awards from TopTable, TripAdvisor, Visit Thanet and the Restaurant Show.
Double rooms at the White Vine House cost from £130 per person.
The Georgian Room seats 26, the Elizabethan Room 16, the and the Club Room 14 and the outside terrace a further 20 diners. Head chef: Deepak Surman.
Dev Biswal grew up in Calcutta. He trained at the Dubai Sheraton, before moving to London, aged 26 in 2003 for spells at Mangoes and Eriki. He became a partner in The Indian Princess in Margate in December 2006, becoming patron and rebranding it as The Ambrette in 2010
The White Vine Houseaccommodates 14 guests in 5 double rooms (one 4-poster), and a family room (sleeping four). Room rates from £130 to £180 a night including breakfast. Set on Rye's High Street, the Georgian frontage of the White Vine House belies its medieval heritage. Beneath the dining room lies a C13th cellar, complete with stone spiral staircase. Refurbished in 2005, the once grand home is now one of the country's premier bed and breakfast venues.
Each of the 6 guest rooms includes period furniture, contemporary en suites stocked with locally made organic toiletries, the latest in home entertainment technology. The original building was destroyed during one of the many French raids on the town during the 100 Years War. The Elizabethan Dining Room named for its exquisite and unique French oak panelling, which probably cost more than the original building, with each panel individually formed to fit the timber frame. The room is "signed" with a carpenter's mark visible just above the fireplace.
Weddings: Specialising in small intimate weddings the White Vine House is licensed for civil ceremonies.
Rye Bay Scallop Week: 25th February - 4th March 2012. A mainly restaurant-based event when the local delicacy is at its plumpest and most succulent. The festival features cookery schools, cooking and scallop shucking demos. The week culminates on the final day with the hotly contested 'What a Load of Scallops' race with competitors racing barrows of scallops, through the cobbled streets of Rye, to win the coveted wooden scallop plaque. www.ryebayscallops.co.uk
The Ambrette Restaurant at Rye
T: 01797 222 043 E: info@theambrette-rye.co.uk W: www.theambrette.co.uk
The White Vine House
T: 01797 224 748 E: info@whitevinehouse.co.uk W: www.whitevinehouse.co.uk
24 High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JF
Eddie Gilbert's £35 Christmas Menu
Ramsgate's award-winning Eddie Gilbert's seafood restaurant has announced its Christmas Menu.
The £35 menu, that includes a glass of mulled wine on arrival is available for lunch and dinner until 24th December, with no minimum numbers required.
STARTERS
Roasted honeyed parsnip soup, spicy croutons & parsnip crisps
Pan fried scallops, caramelised baby onions, crispy bacon lardons & a cranberry balsamic,
Cured & smoked venison salad with a chocolate & red wine glaze, soused vegetables & watercress, Thai fish & crab cake with an Oriental salad, coriander cress & a cucumber relish
A tian of King prawns, smoked salmon & salmon mousse, avocado with a dill & mustard emulsion
Peppered breast of wild wood pigeon, celeriac remoulade, Kentish cider jelly & chestnut oil
MAINS
Roasted monkfish tail marinated in red wine, pancetta, winter vegetables & lemon thyme dumplings
Grilled cod with a chestnut, parsley & garlic crust, creamed potato, green beans, seafood chowder
Pan fried fillet of sea bass, crab & mussel risotto, baby scallops, aromatic sauce Vierge
Poached delice of lemon sole Bercy stuffed with prawns & smoked salmon,spinach & crushed potatoes
Fillet of English beef, shredded sprouts with smoked bacon, beef dripping roasted potatoes,
shallot confit & a peppery port jus
Roasted duck breast, crispy leg confit, bubble & squeak, baby carrots & a black cherry,brandy & juniper sauce
DESSERTS
Christmas pudding "Arctic Roll", poached plums & eggnog sauce
Chocolate marquise with a warm spiced orange compote & a milk chocolate ice cream
A Platter of British & French Cheeses, served with biscuits, grapes & celery
Date, walnut & fig sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
Kentish bramley apple & pear crumble tartlet with a stem ginger & advocaat ice cream
Crisp Mincemeat strudel with a cinnamon crème Anglaise
Coffee and Eddie Gilbert's selected teas
Bookings: T: 01843 852123
Eddie Gilbert's opening times: Monday to Saturday 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 9.30pm. Sunday 12.00am - 2.30pm.
Awards
Taste of Kent Award for 'Best Fish Retailer' - 2007 & 2010
Potato Council - National Chip Week Perfection Portion 2010 - Finalist
Kent Restaurant Awards 2009 - Best Newcomer
Pride of Thanet - Overall winner 2010
Thanet Times - In the 2011
Coast Magazine - Best Seaside Restaurant runner up 2010
Eddie Gilbert's, 32 King Street, Ramsgate CT11 8NT
T: 01843 852123 E: jonny@eddiegliberts.com W: www.eddiegilberts.com
The £35 menu, that includes a glass of mulled wine on arrival is available for lunch and dinner until 24th December, with no minimum numbers required.
STARTERS
Roasted honeyed parsnip soup, spicy croutons & parsnip crisps
Pan fried scallops, caramelised baby onions, crispy bacon lardons & a cranberry balsamic,
Cured & smoked venison salad with a chocolate & red wine glaze, soused vegetables & watercress, Thai fish & crab cake with an Oriental salad, coriander cress & a cucumber relish
A tian of King prawns, smoked salmon & salmon mousse, avocado with a dill & mustard emulsion
Peppered breast of wild wood pigeon, celeriac remoulade, Kentish cider jelly & chestnut oil
MAINS
Roasted monkfish tail marinated in red wine, pancetta, winter vegetables & lemon thyme dumplings
Grilled cod with a chestnut, parsley & garlic crust, creamed potato, green beans, seafood chowder
Pan fried fillet of sea bass, crab & mussel risotto, baby scallops, aromatic sauce Vierge
Poached delice of lemon sole Bercy stuffed with prawns & smoked salmon,spinach & crushed potatoes
Fillet of English beef, shredded sprouts with smoked bacon, beef dripping roasted potatoes,
shallot confit & a peppery port jus
Roasted duck breast, crispy leg confit, bubble & squeak, baby carrots & a black cherry,brandy & juniper sauce
DESSERTS
Christmas pudding "Arctic Roll", poached plums & eggnog sauce
Chocolate marquise with a warm spiced orange compote & a milk chocolate ice cream
A Platter of British & French Cheeses, served with biscuits, grapes & celery
Date, walnut & fig sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
Kentish bramley apple & pear crumble tartlet with a stem ginger & advocaat ice cream
Crisp Mincemeat strudel with a cinnamon crème Anglaise
Coffee and Eddie Gilbert's selected teas
Bookings: T: 01843 852123
Eddie Gilbert's opening times: Monday to Saturday 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 9.30pm. Sunday 12.00am - 2.30pm.
Awards
Taste of Kent Award for 'Best Fish Retailer' - 2007 & 2010
Potato Council - National Chip Week Perfection Portion 2010 - Finalist
Kent Restaurant Awards 2009 - Best Newcomer
Pride of Thanet - Overall winner 2010
Thanet Times - In the 2011
Coast Magazine - Best Seaside Restaurant runner up 2010
Eddie Gilbert's, 32 King Street, Ramsgate CT11 8NT
T: 01843 852123 E: jonny@eddiegliberts.com W: www.eddiegilberts.com
Thursday 1 December 2011
This month, as we head toward Christmas, head toward Tossed, too!
Another week closer to Christmas, and as the weather is getting colder, things are heating up at Tossed, the high street healthier eating place.
If you are not over-sweating from over-shopping, you might want another way to warm yourself up over-lunch. Try a hot and warming soup, stew or curry, from the new Hot and Healthier range at Tossed. Soup is great for getting your veggies as well as being warm and comforting.
Starting at just 68 calories for a Skinny Minestrone, the Tossed soups are made from 100 percent natural ingredients. There is also Leek and Potato at 154 calories, a classic Tomato and Basil and the new Sweet Potato, Coconut & Coriander. They are around £3.00 for a full size, but they also come as ‘mini’, a great addition to the equally tasty and warming stews.
With a low GI carb base of Mixed Wild Rice, Wholewheat Noodles or Cous-cous, the Tossed version of Chicken Tikka Masala is hot stuff, as is the Chilli con Carne and the Sweet & Sour Chicken, with free-range meat from Gatacombe Farm in Devon.
The low GI carbs will make sure you have enough fuel to make it through the day, and at under 500 calories for any of the hot dishes, you will not compromise your diet, even at Christmas. All at under £5.00, they will not empty your purse either. ‘Grab and go’ has never been so good.
Grab a soup or a stew from Tossed in the West End and the City, at Westfield London and at Westfield Stratford City. www.tosseduk.com Twitter @tosseduk.com or www.Facebook.com/tosseduk
If you are not over-sweating from over-shopping, you might want another way to warm yourself up over-lunch. Try a hot and warming soup, stew or curry, from the new Hot and Healthier range at Tossed. Soup is great for getting your veggies as well as being warm and comforting.
Starting at just 68 calories for a Skinny Minestrone, the Tossed soups are made from 100 percent natural ingredients. There is also Leek and Potato at 154 calories, a classic Tomato and Basil and the new Sweet Potato, Coconut & Coriander. They are around £3.00 for a full size, but they also come as ‘mini’, a great addition to the equally tasty and warming stews.
With a low GI carb base of Mixed Wild Rice, Wholewheat Noodles or Cous-cous, the Tossed version of Chicken Tikka Masala is hot stuff, as is the Chilli con Carne and the Sweet & Sour Chicken, with free-range meat from Gatacombe Farm in Devon.
The low GI carbs will make sure you have enough fuel to make it through the day, and at under 500 calories for any of the hot dishes, you will not compromise your diet, even at Christmas. All at under £5.00, they will not empty your purse either. ‘Grab and go’ has never been so good.
Grab a soup or a stew from Tossed in the West End and the City, at Westfield London and at Westfield Stratford City. www.tosseduk.com Twitter @tosseduk.com or www.Facebook.com/tosseduk
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Get creative with carrots this Christmas and win a £200 meal
The independent guest judge, Niamh Shields from Eat Like a Girl, will be looking for culinary creativity with carrots. The author of the best recipe will receive a £200 restaurant voucher to a UK restaurant of their choice. Three runners up will receive a copy of Niamh Shields’ cookbook Comfort & Spice.
Entering the competition is easy. All bloggers need to do is:
• Share a carrot recipe on their own blog;
• Mention the competition in the post;
• Tell LovetheGarden by emailing the URL of their entry to entries@lovethegarden.com before 21st December 2011.
The orange root vegetable is a prominent part of traditional Christmas meals, but recipes don’t have to be Christmas themed. Recipes for soups, salads, stir-fries and even cakes with this versatile vegetable are welcomed too.
Lovethegarden launched their first competition to find the best recipes for garden vegetables in February 2011, which encouraged bloggers to be creative with cabbage. The winner was Karolina with her Cabbage & Mushroom Pasties. In August, David Hall won the Potty for Potatoes competition with his Hot potato, bacon and nasturtium salad and the winner of the Taste for Tomatoes competition was Nic from Cherrapeno with her Summer Tomato Tart with Chilli Cheese Pastry. The carrot competition will be the last one for 2011, but in 2012, Lovethegarden will continue to encourage everyone in the UK to eat their five-a-day.
The deadline is 11.59pm (UK time) on 21th December 2011. For more information, please visit the vegetable garden competition page.
FACTFILE:
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Sunday 27 November 2011
Silver Spoon Create helps you create masterpiece cakes
The Queen of couture cakes, Mich Turner MBE, launches the new Professional Quality Silver Spoon Create range of edible cake decorations.
To get the best results, professionals recommend that you start with the very best ingredients. Well-known for adding a quality and reliable helping hand to many home bakers, Silver Spoon is taking baking to the next level by teaming up with Mich Turner MBE.
Mich is renowned for the stunning designs she has created for celebrities and royalty and she’s sharing some of her professional secrets in a new range, Professional Quality Silver Spoon Create Designed by Mich Turner.
The selection includes:
Finest Quality Marzipan which is not only made with specially selected Mediterranean almonds, but also 40% more almonds than a standard version to give a particularly superior flavour and texture. RRP for a 500g pack is £3.99.
Ready to roll Madagascan Vanilla White Icing, made with the finest Madagascan Vanilla beans to give an enhanced flavour and ensure a perfectly smooth, pure white finish. RRP for a 1kg pack is £3.29.
Gold, Bronze and Pearl Lustres which can be delicately painted on to hand piped detail or sugar flowers and decorations for a romantic pearl finish. RRP for a 20ml bottle is £2.49.
Find the Professional Quality Silver Spoon Create Designed by Mich Turner range in the home baking aisle in Sainsbury’s.
Previously known as Silver Spoon Cakecraft, the Silver Spoon Create range will include all existing products, plus the new Mich Turner line and is aimed at bakers of all levels hoping to achieve professional looking results.
To get the best results, professionals recommend that you start with the very best ingredients. Well-known for adding a quality and reliable helping hand to many home bakers, Silver Spoon is taking baking to the next level by teaming up with Mich Turner MBE.
Mich is renowned for the stunning designs she has created for celebrities and royalty and she’s sharing some of her professional secrets in a new range, Professional Quality Silver Spoon Create Designed by Mich Turner.
The selection includes:
Finest Quality Marzipan which is not only made with specially selected Mediterranean almonds, but also 40% more almonds than a standard version to give a particularly superior flavour and texture. RRP for a 500g pack is £3.99.
Ready to roll Madagascan Vanilla White Icing, made with the finest Madagascan Vanilla beans to give an enhanced flavour and ensure a perfectly smooth, pure white finish. RRP for a 1kg pack is £3.29.
Gold, Bronze and Pearl Lustres which can be delicately painted on to hand piped detail or sugar flowers and decorations for a romantic pearl finish. RRP for a 20ml bottle is £2.49.
Find the Professional Quality Silver Spoon Create Designed by Mich Turner range in the home baking aisle in Sainsbury’s.
Previously known as Silver Spoon Cakecraft, the Silver Spoon Create range will include all existing products, plus the new Mich Turner line and is aimed at bakers of all levels hoping to achieve professional looking results.
When you are doing your Christmas baking, shouldn't you reach for the Renshaws?
Making a Christmas cake? Then reach for the Renshaws' edible icing ribbon, to give your cake that glamorous finish that will taste every bit as good as it looks.
And you'll find them in six very exciting and extremely Christmasy colours. Black, pink, blue, yellow, red or green.
And whilst you are at it, why not give your cake a bit of Chirstmas magic by adding some other items from the new Consumer Range from Renshaw's?
There's even something to keep the children happy and baking (under your careful supervision, of course!) with Magic Melting Icing, and Cool Coloured and the Funky Flavoured Sugardough!
For inspiration and full access to the range visit www.mybakes.co.uk and learn how Renshaw can help you be the baking expert that you really always knew you could be.
(EDITOR: But DO make sure some human helpers don't help themselves to too many of the icing products before you get to bake with them! But they are very tempting!)
Thursday 24 November 2011
Get The Festivities Started With Byron Bay Cookies
The new Limited Edition Byron Bay Cookie has been developed to marry the classic flavours of indulgent dark European chocolate with the citrus punch of orange zest providing the perfect cookie treat for winter shoppers.
Each cookie is packed with over 30% premium European dark chocolate chunks and a hint of orange zest, to give a deliciously festive flavour that is sure to follow in the foot-steps of previous seasonal Limited Edition Byron Bay Cookies and be a big seller this winter.
"It has taken months of development to get a cookie that delivers the perfect winter taste as well as being on course with under-lying consumer food trends," commented Paul Maxwell, European Marketing Manager for Byron Bay Cookie Company.
"With extensive taste testing we are confident that we have the perfect winter accompaniment for any tea, coffee or hot chocolate. With the success of previous Limited Edition cookies such as Strawberries & Clotted Cream, Plum Pudding and White Chocolate Chunk and Cranberry we are confident that the Dark Chocolate Orange Cookie will be well received."
Since its launch in Australia during the mid 1990's, Byron Bay Cookie Company has become synonymous with impeccable quality, resulting in numerous awards from all over the globe. In 2008, to allay concerns over food miles, production of the world famous Australian cookie brand started in the UK. These UK-baked Byron Bay Cookies use locally sourced ingredients, free range eggs and premium European chocolate. They are fully approved by the Vegetarian Society and the gluten free range is certified by Coeliac UK. The UK baked product has already won the Vegetarian Societies Award for 'Best Approved Snack Product 2009' for the Triple Choc Fudge Cookie and nominated for the same category in 2010 for the 'Dotty' Cookie.
The new Byron Bay Limited Edition Dark Chocolate Orange Cookie is available from Cafes and Coffee Shops nation-wide. For more information about the full range of Byron Bay Cookies (including the new Limited Edition Dark Choc Orange Cookie) please visit www.byronbaycookies.co.uk
Have Yourself A Very Godminster Christmas
The cheese came to life after Godminster owner Richard Hollingbery bought Godminster Farm and had the waxed cheese made using milk from the farm as a thank-you gift for friends. The cheeses were a great success, so much so that Richard decided to that he should begin making the cheese commercially and as a result the Godminster brand was born.
These days no cheese board is complete without a Godminster cheddar, its rich wax coating making it especially popular at Christmas.
The cheese, which is available in 2kg, 1kg and 400gm rounds as well as a 400gm heart, is delivered beautifully packaged in distinctive Godminster colours, making it an ideal gift for a foodie friend.
Godminster also produces an oak-smoked Godminster cheddar. "We use the same mature cheddar as in our waxed truckles and cold smoke it over oak chippings sourced from sustainable woodland", said Richard Hollingbery, Godminster's owner. These are then hand-wrapped in muslin, making the perfect addition to the Godminster range.
Richard adds: "Our cheeses have been a great success' so much so that over the years we have developed a number of foodie gifts, which always include the cheese, of course! My personal favourite as a traditional Yorkshireman is the cheese and fruit cake combination. When you eat the cheese we find there is no need to remove the wax before cutting. In fact, we find our cheese keeps its creamy consistency best if you keep it in the wax.
"The cheese can be scooped or sliced. Either score around the top and use it as a lid, scooping the cheese out, or cut through the wax like you would a cake. If there's any left replace the lid, wrap the whole cheese in cling film and refrigerate."
The organic cheddar starts at £14.95 and is available from www.godminster.com
These days no cheese board is complete without a Godminster cheddar, its rich wax coating making it especially popular at Christmas.
The cheese, which is available in 2kg, 1kg and 400gm rounds as well as a 400gm heart, is delivered beautifully packaged in distinctive Godminster colours, making it an ideal gift for a foodie friend.
Godminster also produces an oak-smoked Godminster cheddar. "We use the same mature cheddar as in our waxed truckles and cold smoke it over oak chippings sourced from sustainable woodland", said Richard Hollingbery, Godminster's owner. These are then hand-wrapped in muslin, making the perfect addition to the Godminster range.
Richard adds: "Our cheeses have been a great success' so much so that over the years we have developed a number of foodie gifts, which always include the cheese, of course! My personal favourite as a traditional Yorkshireman is the cheese and fruit cake combination. When you eat the cheese we find there is no need to remove the wax before cutting. In fact, we find our cheese keeps its creamy consistency best if you keep it in the wax.
"The cheese can be scooped or sliced. Either score around the top and use it as a lid, scooping the cheese out, or cut through the wax like you would a cake. If there's any left replace the lid, wrap the whole cheese in cling film and refrigerate."
The organic cheddar starts at £14.95 and is available from www.godminster.com
Christmas Made Easy With Heart Of Gold's Christmas Cake Cupcakes
The season of goodwill is fast approaching so why not keep your spirits up and be of good cheer with this healthy and incredibly easy-to-make alternative to Christmas cake, made with Heart of Gold Rapeseed Oil!
Heart of Gold is a 100% natural, pure, rapeseed oil grown, produced and bottled by farmer Nick Bradley on his farm overlooking the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, on the Lincolnshire/Leicestershire border.
Bursting with flavour - chef Tristan Welch of Launceston Place deemed it tasted ‘like a summer’s day!’ - and oozing with healthy goodness, Heart of Gold is grown, pressed, triple-filtered (for maximum purity, taste and nutritional content) and bottled in the same square mile, making it a completely sustainable and traceable British product, originating from fields right in the Heart of England.
Rapeseed oil enjoys many health and culinary benefits. It has been proved to contain only half the saturated fat of olive oil and is packed with Vitamin E (a natural antioxidant) and Omegas 3, 6 & 9. In addition, it’s free from preservatives, trans-fats and artificial colourings, all of which make it the ideal choice for lowering cholesterol and promoting a healthy heart.
It can be used either cold or hot - where its high flashpoint makes it particularly versatile, but what many people don’t realise is that rapeseed oil can be used in baking as well!
This delicious Christmas Cake Cupcake recipe has been devised for Heart of Gold by local Lincolnshire cupcake supremo, Kate Elizabeth of Enchanting Cakes www.enchanting-cakes.com and the results are simply mouth-watering. The quantities of mixed fruit and marzipan can be altered according to taste, and the mixture can equally well be used for one whole cake, or doubled up for a super-sized one!
Say goodbye to the days of sad-looking Christmas cake, still sitting there in its tin at Easter, and welcome the arrival of a light, moreish and healthy Christmas cake cupcake, which you can whip up in a matter of minutes – although be warned, it will probably be devoured just as quickly!
Heart of Gold Christmas Cake Cupcakes
Makes 12 cupcakes
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Electric whisk/ wooden spoon
Spoon/ ice cream scoop
Spatula
12 cup muffin pan
12 muffin cases
Ingredients
3oz (75g) unsalted butter OR Margarine *butter will produce a richer sponge*
3oz (75g) Heart of Gold Rapeseed oil
6 oz (175g) Dark brown sugar
3 eggs
8oz (225g) self-raising flour
3 1/2 oz (100g) mixed dried fruit
2oz (50g) chopped golden marzipan
Before you start
Line a 12 cup muffin tin with muffin cases.
Pre heat oven, 180oC, 160oC fan oven, gas mark 4.
How to make
1. Using a wooden spoon or electric whisk if possible soften the butter in a bowl until it forms a creamy soft texture.
2. Add in the Heart of Gold rapeseed oil and combine with the butter.
3. Add in the dark brown sugar and mix well with the butter/rapeseed oil.
4. Add the eggs one by one into the mixture until all 3 are well mixed in. Adding the eggs one by one also prevents from spoiling the mixture if you happen to come across a bad egg.
5. Sift in the self-raising flour and bring the mixture together.
6. Finally stir in the mixed dried fruit and marzipan.
6. Divide the cake mixture between the 12 muffin cases using a spoon or ice cream scoop.
7.Place on the middle shelf in the oven for 20 minutes. If are unsure if the cupcakes are baked after 20 minutes gently press the top of one of the cupcakes. It should feel spongy and bounce back up.
8. Once baked remove from the oven and allow to cool on a cool wire.
Decorate with some Christmas sparkle and enjoy!
Festive Food For All Budgets At Aldi
Whatever your budget, Aldi has everything you need for your Christmas Day festive feast. From traditional fresh British turkey to melt-in-the-mouth mince pies, you're guaranteed to impress your guests with the quality of your dishes - and all at the lowest possible price.
Don't forget, Aldi Special Buys are only available as long as stocks last, so don't miss out!
Luxury at Aldi...
NEW! Four Bird Roast - 1.48kg, £9.99
A new twist on one of Aldi's most famous Christmas dishes, the handmade Four Bird Roast includes turkey, goose and duck breast meat layered with a pork, sage and onion stuffing, all wrapped in a basted chicken breast. This delicious dish also includes a marmalade glaze, specially created by TV chef Phil Vickery.
Frozen Whole Stuffed Duck - £8.99, 1.4kg
This whole, deboned, stuffed duck is perfectly prepared to make serving guests easy and is also a great addition to turkey come Christmas Day.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
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Frozen Whole Goose - £19.99, 4.8kg
A traditional Christmas meat, goose is making a comeback to the season's festivities. Aldi's delicious and succulent Whole Goose is great value at £19.99. Serve with roast potatoes, fresh vegetables and piping hot gravy.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
Specially Selected Roast Potatoes in Goose Fat - £1.39, 1kg
These roast potatoes with a soft, fluffy centre and crispy golden coating are a firm favourite with families.
Phil Vickery says: "These are always a winner with me and my family; the potatoes are perfectly sized, cook really well and taste delicious."
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 5th October 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
New! Specially Selected Yorkshire Puddings - 99p, Pack of 4
Try these delicious Specially Selected Yorkshire Puddings - a bargain at 99p.
Phil Vickery says: "These are very good indeed; they look homemade and are perfect for a family Christmas dinner."
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 5th October 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
New! Specially Selected Lobster Tails - £11.99 each
Add a real touch of class to Christmas starters with Aldi's luscious Specially Selected Lobster Tails. A new addition to Aldi's seasonal range, these easy to cook lobster tails taste really great. Each pack contains two tails.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale from 30th November for as long as stocks last.
Specially Selected Christmas Pudding - £3.49, 454g
This decadent Christmas pudding is made with the finest vine fruits, crunchy almonds, glacé cherries and pecans. It is generously laced with sherry and Cognac, with a good helping of candied peel and mixed fruit to add a little festive zing. Matured for a minimum of six months for a rich flavour, it is perfect served with brandy cream.
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 31st October 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
New and Improved! Luxury All Over Iced Christmas Cake - £6.99, 1.2kg
This Luxury All Over Iced Christmas Cake is new and improved for 2011 and is set to give fruit cake fans a real treat. Made from only the finest natural ingredients, including juicy sultanas marinated in French Brandy, natural coloured cherries and fragrant lemon zest, it is jam-packed with festive flavour.
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 28th November 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
Specially Selected Mince Pies - £1.69, Pack of 6
The epitome of Christmas, no dinner table is complete without an abundance of mince pies. Aldi's Specially Selected Mince Pies are filled with the finest Mediterranean fruit, which has been dried naturally in the Mediterranean sun, then laced with French Brandy and a hint of mixed spice for a festive kick. The luxurious filling is wrapped in an all-butter pastry and oven baked until golden brown.
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 18th September 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
Extra Thick Brandy Cream with Courvoisier VS Cognac - £1.49, 250ml
At Aldi you will find everything you need for the festive season, including the ideal dessert accompaniment - a decadent double cream combined with Courvoisier VS Cognac and French Brandy. Jazz up a warm mince pie or add a touch of sophistication to Christmas pudding with this indulgent brandy cream.
This is a Special Buy product, on sale from 5th December 2011 for as long as stocks last.
Veuve Monsigny Premier Cru Champagne - £15.99, 75cl
An ideal pre-dinner treat, Veuve Monsigny Premier Cru Champagne hails from a village in the Champagne region of France which is highly rated for the quality of its wines. With subtle aromas of brioche and pear and a delicate flavour of honey and bright fruits, this elegant Champagne is a must-have buy for the Christmas celebrations.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale from 4th December for as long as stocks last.
On a Budget at Aldi...
Holly Lane Mince Pies - £0.99, Pack of 6
If you are on a strict budget this Christmas, you can still keep the cupboards well stocked with some of Aldi's great value festive treats. You will find these bargain buys at just 99p for six. (EDITOR: But these value products from Aldi taste as good as some retailer's 'quality' ranges! )
60 Piece Snack Selection - £4.00, 1.2 kg
The ultimate saviour for Boxing Day buffets, this 60-piece snack selection is all you'll need to impress guests who are bored with turkey. Available in Chinese or Indian, at just £4 each you could serve up both.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock last.
Duck Spring Rolls - £1.00, 144g, pack of 8
Keep these stocked up for either a Christmas Eve celebration or a Boxing Day buffet. Available in packs of 8, these tasty Duck Spring Rolls will add some oriental flair to the season and make your guests think you've spent a small fortune. They are a must-have for the perfect host.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
Filo Prawns - £2.00, 192g, pack of 16
Available in packs of 16, Aldi's Filo Prawns are an ideal starter for Christmas dinner. They are fuss-free and easy to cook, so you'll have time to concentrate on perfecting your main course.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
Bramwells Cranberry Sauce - 59p, 200g
This classic cranberry sauce is a must-have with a delicious Christmas dinner and all the trimmings. The mouth-watering condiment is packed with juicy cranberries, and its re-sealable packaging will make it last well beyond the festive season.
Gateau - £1.99, 630g/ 600g
Spoil your guests with Aldi's delicious gateau, available in three indulgent flavours: chocolate, strawberry or Black Forest.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura Sparkling Chardonnay - £6.99, 75cl
A multi-award winning wine, Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura is a decadent sparkling Chardonnay, worthy of any festive celebration.
Available in stores all year round.
And don't forget the Festive Drinks offering from Aldi!
Picking the perfect party aperitif or finding the ideal wine for a festive dinner doesn't have to break the Christmas budget this year. With Aldi, there's a great-value top tipple for every occasion.
Grandi Mori Prosecco Spumante Magnum - £12.99, 1.5 litres
This product is a Special Buy on sale from 4th December for as long as stocks last.
Christmas parties call for a glass of fizz, and with this Grandi Mori Prosecco Spumante Magnum, which is twice the size of the average bottle, there's more than enough to keep a gaggle of guests happy. The bubbles in this light and refreshing Prosecco make way for attractive autumn fruits and delicate floral touches. At just £12.99 per bottle, this is an extra-large treat, without the extra-large price tag.
Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura Sparkling Chardonnay - £6.99, 75cl
Available in stores all year round.
A multi-award winner, Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura Sparkling Chardonnay is produced in the same way as Champagne. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on the slopes of the Jura Mountains, its second fermentation, which creates the sparkle, is carried out in the bottle. This refreshingly dry vintage has crisp citrus notes and a pleasing length, meaning that it would be well-matched with light starters, such as seafood.
Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura Sparkling Chardonnay has scooped an array of awards, including Silver International Wine Challenge 2011, Bronze International Wine & Spirit Challenge 2011 and Quality Drink Awards Finalist 2011.
Freeman's Bay Sauvignon Blanc - £5.49, 75cl
Available in stores all year round.
Looking for a white wine to wow dinner guests? Then look no further than Aldi's well-respected Freeman's Bay Sauvignon Blanc, which is a stunning match for fish and seafood. Zesty, refreshing and packed with ripe gooseberries, this wine from New Zealand's Marlborough region is a superb vintage with a surprising length for such a young wine.
Freeman's Bay Sauvignon Blanc received a Bronze award in the International Wine Challenge 2011.
New! Baron Amarillo Rioja Reserva 2006 - £5.99, 75cl
Available in stores all year round.
Aldi's latest wine is a full-bodied, classic Rioja Reserva, which has been carefully aged in oak casks for three years and has intense red fruits leading to hints of blackcurrant and cherry. Add to this the perfectly balanced festive flavours of fine vanilla and oak spices, and you have the perfect accompaniment to Christmas roast meat dishes.
Bushland Premium Estate Barossa Valley Shiraz - £4.99, 75cl
Available in stores all year round.
Full-bodied with a soft, earthy and spicy style, this festive tipple has rich black cherry and creamy chocolate flavours. Carefully picked from a selection of Southern Australia's finest wine estates, this stylish, classic Barossa Shiraz is an ideal partner to a wide variety of rich Christmas meat dishes.
Specially Selected Irish Cream Liqueur - £5.99, 70cl
This is a Seasonal Product on sale from 30th October for as long as stocks last.
A festive classic with a smooth, mellow finish, Specially Selected Irish Cream Liqueur is perfect for a Christmas nightcap or an indulgent addition to after-dinner coffee. Made with Aldi's exclusive blend of fresh cream and Irish whiskey and priced at just £5.99, it also makes a fantastic-value gift for Mum or Grandma with no compromise on quality.
An award winning product, Specially Selected Irish Cream Liqueur won a Bronze award in the International Spirits Challenge 2011.
Don't forget, Aldi Special Buys are only available as long as stocks last, so don't miss out!
Luxury at Aldi...
NEW! Four Bird Roast - 1.48kg, £9.99
A new twist on one of Aldi's most famous Christmas dishes, the handmade Four Bird Roast includes turkey, goose and duck breast meat layered with a pork, sage and onion stuffing, all wrapped in a basted chicken breast. This delicious dish also includes a marmalade glaze, specially created by TV chef Phil Vickery.
Frozen Whole Stuffed Duck - £8.99, 1.4kg
This whole, deboned, stuffed duck is perfectly prepared to make serving guests easy and is also a great addition to turkey come Christmas Day.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
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Frozen Whole Goose - £19.99, 4.8kg
A traditional Christmas meat, goose is making a comeback to the season's festivities. Aldi's delicious and succulent Whole Goose is great value at £19.99. Serve with roast potatoes, fresh vegetables and piping hot gravy.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
Specially Selected Roast Potatoes in Goose Fat - £1.39, 1kg
These roast potatoes with a soft, fluffy centre and crispy golden coating are a firm favourite with families.
Phil Vickery says: "These are always a winner with me and my family; the potatoes are perfectly sized, cook really well and taste delicious."
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 5th October 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
New! Specially Selected Yorkshire Puddings - 99p, Pack of 4
Try these delicious Specially Selected Yorkshire Puddings - a bargain at 99p.
Phil Vickery says: "These are very good indeed; they look homemade and are perfect for a family Christmas dinner."
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 5th October 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
New! Specially Selected Lobster Tails - £11.99 each
Add a real touch of class to Christmas starters with Aldi's luscious Specially Selected Lobster Tails. A new addition to Aldi's seasonal range, these easy to cook lobster tails taste really great. Each pack contains two tails.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale from 30th November for as long as stocks last.
Specially Selected Christmas Pudding - £3.49, 454g
This decadent Christmas pudding is made with the finest vine fruits, crunchy almonds, glacé cherries and pecans. It is generously laced with sherry and Cognac, with a good helping of candied peel and mixed fruit to add a little festive zing. Matured for a minimum of six months for a rich flavour, it is perfect served with brandy cream.
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 31st October 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
New and Improved! Luxury All Over Iced Christmas Cake - £6.99, 1.2kg
This Luxury All Over Iced Christmas Cake is new and improved for 2011 and is set to give fruit cake fans a real treat. Made from only the finest natural ingredients, including juicy sultanas marinated in French Brandy, natural coloured cherries and fragrant lemon zest, it is jam-packed with festive flavour.
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 28th November 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
Specially Selected Mince Pies - £1.69, Pack of 6
The epitome of Christmas, no dinner table is complete without an abundance of mince pies. Aldi's Specially Selected Mince Pies are filled with the finest Mediterranean fruit, which has been dried naturally in the Mediterranean sun, then laced with French Brandy and a hint of mixed spice for a festive kick. The luxurious filling is wrapped in an all-butter pastry and oven baked until golden brown.
This is a seasonal product, on sale from 18th September 2011 throughout the Christmas period.
Extra Thick Brandy Cream with Courvoisier VS Cognac - £1.49, 250ml
At Aldi you will find everything you need for the festive season, including the ideal dessert accompaniment - a decadent double cream combined with Courvoisier VS Cognac and French Brandy. Jazz up a warm mince pie or add a touch of sophistication to Christmas pudding with this indulgent brandy cream.
This is a Special Buy product, on sale from 5th December 2011 for as long as stocks last.
Veuve Monsigny Premier Cru Champagne - £15.99, 75cl
An ideal pre-dinner treat, Veuve Monsigny Premier Cru Champagne hails from a village in the Champagne region of France which is highly rated for the quality of its wines. With subtle aromas of brioche and pear and a delicate flavour of honey and bright fruits, this elegant Champagne is a must-have buy for the Christmas celebrations.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale from 4th December for as long as stocks last.
On a Budget at Aldi...
Holly Lane Mince Pies - £0.99, Pack of 6
If you are on a strict budget this Christmas, you can still keep the cupboards well stocked with some of Aldi's great value festive treats. You will find these bargain buys at just 99p for six. (EDITOR: But these value products from Aldi taste as good as some retailer's 'quality' ranges! )
60 Piece Snack Selection - £4.00, 1.2 kg
The ultimate saviour for Boxing Day buffets, this 60-piece snack selection is all you'll need to impress guests who are bored with turkey. Available in Chinese or Indian, at just £4 each you could serve up both.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock last.
Duck Spring Rolls - £1.00, 144g, pack of 8
Keep these stocked up for either a Christmas Eve celebration or a Boxing Day buffet. Available in packs of 8, these tasty Duck Spring Rolls will add some oriental flair to the season and make your guests think you've spent a small fortune. They are a must-have for the perfect host.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
Filo Prawns - £2.00, 192g, pack of 16
Available in packs of 16, Aldi's Filo Prawns are an ideal starter for Christmas dinner. They are fuss-free and easy to cook, so you'll have time to concentrate on perfecting your main course.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
Bramwells Cranberry Sauce - 59p, 200g
This classic cranberry sauce is a must-have with a delicious Christmas dinner and all the trimmings. The mouth-watering condiment is packed with juicy cranberries, and its re-sealable packaging will make it last well beyond the festive season.
Gateau - £1.99, 630g/ 600g
Spoil your guests with Aldi's delicious gateau, available in three indulgent flavours: chocolate, strawberry or Black Forest.
This product is a Special Buy, on sale 30th November and available as long as stock lasts.
Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura Sparkling Chardonnay - £6.99, 75cl
A multi-award winning wine, Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura is a decadent sparkling Chardonnay, worthy of any festive celebration.
Available in stores all year round.
And don't forget the Festive Drinks offering from Aldi!
Picking the perfect party aperitif or finding the ideal wine for a festive dinner doesn't have to break the Christmas budget this year. With Aldi, there's a great-value top tipple for every occasion.
Grandi Mori Prosecco Spumante Magnum - £12.99, 1.5 litres
This product is a Special Buy on sale from 4th December for as long as stocks last.
Christmas parties call for a glass of fizz, and with this Grandi Mori Prosecco Spumante Magnum, which is twice the size of the average bottle, there's more than enough to keep a gaggle of guests happy. The bubbles in this light and refreshing Prosecco make way for attractive autumn fruits and delicate floral touches. At just £12.99 per bottle, this is an extra-large treat, without the extra-large price tag.
Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura Sparkling Chardonnay - £6.99, 75cl
Available in stores all year round.
A multi-award winner, Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura Sparkling Chardonnay is produced in the same way as Champagne. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on the slopes of the Jura Mountains, its second fermentation, which creates the sparkle, is carried out in the bottle. This refreshingly dry vintage has crisp citrus notes and a pleasing length, meaning that it would be well-matched with light starters, such as seafood.
Philippe Michel Crémant du Jura Sparkling Chardonnay has scooped an array of awards, including Silver International Wine Challenge 2011, Bronze International Wine & Spirit Challenge 2011 and Quality Drink Awards Finalist 2011.
Freeman's Bay Sauvignon Blanc - £5.49, 75cl
Available in stores all year round.
Looking for a white wine to wow dinner guests? Then look no further than Aldi's well-respected Freeman's Bay Sauvignon Blanc, which is a stunning match for fish and seafood. Zesty, refreshing and packed with ripe gooseberries, this wine from New Zealand's Marlborough region is a superb vintage with a surprising length for such a young wine.
Freeman's Bay Sauvignon Blanc received a Bronze award in the International Wine Challenge 2011.
New! Baron Amarillo Rioja Reserva 2006 - £5.99, 75cl
Available in stores all year round.
Aldi's latest wine is a full-bodied, classic Rioja Reserva, which has been carefully aged in oak casks for three years and has intense red fruits leading to hints of blackcurrant and cherry. Add to this the perfectly balanced festive flavours of fine vanilla and oak spices, and you have the perfect accompaniment to Christmas roast meat dishes.
Bushland Premium Estate Barossa Valley Shiraz - £4.99, 75cl
Available in stores all year round.
Full-bodied with a soft, earthy and spicy style, this festive tipple has rich black cherry and creamy chocolate flavours. Carefully picked from a selection of Southern Australia's finest wine estates, this stylish, classic Barossa Shiraz is an ideal partner to a wide variety of rich Christmas meat dishes.
Specially Selected Irish Cream Liqueur - £5.99, 70cl
This is a Seasonal Product on sale from 30th October for as long as stocks last.
A festive classic with a smooth, mellow finish, Specially Selected Irish Cream Liqueur is perfect for a Christmas nightcap or an indulgent addition to after-dinner coffee. Made with Aldi's exclusive blend of fresh cream and Irish whiskey and priced at just £5.99, it also makes a fantastic-value gift for Mum or Grandma with no compromise on quality.
An award winning product, Specially Selected Irish Cream Liqueur won a Bronze award in the International Spirits Challenge 2011.
Taylor's Ports
Taylor's 10 Year Old Tawny Port is aged for 10 years in wooden casks and is then carefully bottled. And it should then be carefully drunk, to ensure that the warm, rich tastes of a combination of fruits is not wasted.
My wife and I have a special Christmas tradition. Every year just before Christmas we like to take some Stilton cheese, some mince pies and some Taylor's 10 Year Old Tawny Port and settle down to some festive feasting whilst watching the 1951 version of Scrooge. Sometimes we also watch the George C. Scott version, filmed in Shrewsbury, too.
If we do not have any Taylor's 10 Year Old Tawny Port to hand, we instead will replace this with an extremely good substitute, some Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port, which being younger that the Taylor's 10 Year old Tawny Port, has a different range of equally appealing fruity flavours, but is a little less well-developed.
This year my wife and I were both suffering from colds. My wife remarked: "Are you starting to feel better?" I had to acknowledge that I was starting to feel a little warmed and that my cold was now nowhere near as oppressive as it had been, before I had started to drink the Port.
My wife took another sip of her Taylor's, smiled, and said in tones of extreme satisfaction: "No wonder doctors used to prescribe Port!"
Taylor's 10 Year Old Tawny Port costs from £19.99 and is available from E. H. Booths, Majestic, Morrison's, Sainsbury, Selfridges, Teso, Wholefoods Market and Waitrose.
Taylors Late Bottled Vintage Port should cost you from £13.99 a bottle and is widely available.
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