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Meat Origin Survey

by Andrew on March 26, 2013 in On The Web with No comments

PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef have launched a survey to canvas consumer opinion about meat origins.

Consumers are being urged to complete the survey to give an insight about whether the horsemeat scandal has impacted their perceptions about meat. The survey asks consumers how much of an interest they took in the origin of meat and if they looked for food origin labels before the scandal compared to now. It goes on to ask if their consumption habits have changed to see if consumers are buying more meat from a local butcher compared to the supermarket.

Pip Gill, of Hybu Cig Cymru – the organisation behind PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef, said: “We’d like to invite as many consumers as possible to fill in our short poll which will give us a real insight into meat purchasing behaviour and whether this is changing.

“Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef have been awarded the European PGI status which means that its origin is guaranteed. The stringent requirements mean that, legally, only lambs which have been born and reared in Wales to specified high standards and slaughtered in an approved abattoir can be labelled ‘Welsh Lamb’. The blue and yellow PGI label on every packet of Welsh Lamb acts as a stamp of authenticity so you can guarantee that the product you are buying is exactly as described and is fully traceable. We believe that if consumers are becoming more concerned about the origin of meat, this label provides peace of mind for them. We are activity campaigning to raise consumer awareness of the PGI label to help provide this quality assurance and origin guarantee.”

The survey is available online: http://tinyurl.com/meatorigin


Yorkshire Food Finder

by Andrew on February 13, 2013 in On The Web, Tasting Events/Shows with No comments

yorkshire food finder toursYorkshire Food Finder, the first guided gourmet tour company to provide access to the larder of England’s largest county, has launched a calendar of more than 30 trails for 2013 – with more in development. Traversing the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire moors and coast, the Dales and David Hockney’s beloved Wolds of East Yorkshire, these full- and half-day trails give food-lovers and travellers unique access to the best food in Yorkshire and opportunities to learn new skills.

More than 25 artisan food producers are represented including award-winners such as Shepherds Purse Cheeses, Wold Top Brewery, Gareth Barlow and Howardian Hebrideans, Burdass Lamb, Ampleforth Abbey, Botton Creamery, Taste Tradition, Anna’s Happy Trotters and Staal Smokehouse.

Each trail is ‘hubbed’ around a top restaurant and ends with a signature feast cooked by award-winning chef-patrons using products seen on the trails. These include Andrew Pern at The Star Inn, James Mackenzie at the Michelin-starred The Pipe and Glass, Tim Bilton at The Butchers Arms and Ben Cox at The Star @ Sancton.

For serious foodies and professionals, there are skills-based trails with opportunities to learn charcuterie, butchery, fish smoking, cheese and ice cream making, as well as cookery master classes. Other trails are less hands-on, giving guests time to enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access to rare breed farms, country estates, creameries, cellars and quaysides, and sample a delicious selection of regional products.

Set up in 2012 by former journalist Sue Nelson and railway man Aidan Nelson, both passionate regional food experts, Yorkshire Food Finder is a celebration of the county’s centuries-old traditions of great food production, craft, taste, landscapes and livelihoods.

Sue Nelson said: “For years, we’ve been secretly savouring the best of Yorkshire food from superb cheese and smoked fish, local charcuterie, rare breed meat, lovely liqueurs and gorgeous game. We got to know the chefs and producers and their unique stories, and wanted to share the passion they have for Yorkshire produce with food-lovers far and wide. A Yorkshire Food Finder trail is designed so foodies can appreciate the skill and commitment required to make good food great – and savour the difference.”

Yorkshire Food Finder trails start at £95 per person including transport, tour and either lunch or dinner. Trail numbers are limited to 12 people for more intimate access and last between six and 10 hours. Bespoke trails, for private groups as well as incentive, team building and corporate entertainment can also be arranged.

http://www.yorkshirefoodfinder.org/

What’s in my Larder? - a new App for iPhone/iPad/iPod

by Andrew on February 8, 2013 in On The Web, Taste with 1 Comment

whats in my larderWhat’s in my Larder? is a great new iPhone app for iPhone/iPad/iPod that will help you organize everything in your larder so that you never run short of ingredients!

No more guessing whether you’ve got everything you need for that stir-fried chicken. Make sure you’ve got enough olive oil for the salad. Keep up to date with what spices you’ve got and all the other basics so that you don’t run out. Make a list of what’s on the shelves and in the cupboards - and avoid waste by using them all before their use-by date. At the shops but not sure what you need? Just pull your larder out of your pocket and check!

What’s in my Larder? puts your larder in your pocket. You can record everything you’ve stored or just left on the shelf, along with its use-by date. Now you can know where you put it, see what it looks like and assign it to a list. See at a glance what needs using up or keeping for later. You can even organise all your cooking equipment, pots and pans.

What’s in my Larder? is super-easy to use. You just enter an item. And then, whenever you want, you can add a

• Photo
• Location
• Category
• List
• Note

What’s in my Larder? is with you wherever you are. Want to see the brand of those ingredients you need to buy next time you’re in town? Select the photo and click on ‘Show full screen’. Get what you want. Simple.

The beauty of What’s in my Larder? is that you can use the categories, locations and lists already in the App or you can create your own. And once you’ve added things you can browse by any combination of location, category and list.

It’s what every good cook dreams about - knowing exactly what you’ve got, where it is and what it looks like.

What’s in my Larder? can be downloaded from Apple iTunes
Categories: Lifestyle and Productivity
Price: £1.49

New Products from the Garlic Farm

by Andrew on January 9, 2013 in food, On The Web with No comments

garlic farm pork scratchingsThe Garlic Farm has expanded its offering of garlic greatness by adding four lines to its range for 2013. These latest products follow in a string of successful garlicky products from the farm such as butters, chutneys, condiments, sauces and salts.

Garlic is used by hundreds of thousands if not millions of people every day, in very basic dishes to complex meals, but the thought of adding it to jam or perhaps a Bloody Mary does not naturally spring to mind. The Garlic Farm, based on the Isle of Wight, strives to create unusual delicious combinations that will be sure to get taste buds tingling with anticipation and these latest products are no exception.

Pork Scratchings with Garlic
This good old pub favourite is even more mouth watering now it comes with garlic! These high quality scratchings have beendouble roasted for an even more intense flavour and mouth watering crunch.
Priced at £1.75 each

Bloody Mary Spice Mix with Garlic
Continuing on the pub theme, this tasty powdered spice mix is combined with vodka and tomato juice to create a tangy cocktail. It can also be used just with tomato juice to create a Virgin Mary. For something a little bit different, use the mix as a rub for meat!
Priced at £4.50

Garlic Jams
These jams are both sweet and savoury and both a relish and condiment. They have been combined with roasted garlic to create a taste sensation that is perfect with cold meat, sausages and cheese. Also try stirring this jam through gravy for a sweet, thick and flavoursome finish.
Available with Roasted Garlic and with Roasted Garlic and Red Chilli
Priced at £3.90

Olives with Garlic and Basil
These green olives have been marinated in lots of garlic and basil! They are fantastic when enjoyed in crisp fresh salads, inpasta or simply on their own shared with friends over drinks.
Priced at £3.95

Tom Honeyman-Brown, Farm Manager at The Garlic Farm commented: “We’re always looking for foodie delights we can give the garlic stamp! As you can imagine, we add garlic to everything we do here at the farm and this lends well to product development and innovation. We believe these latest products will be successful additions to our already popular range and that garlic lovers will enjoy them just as much as we do.”

These new products from the Garlic Farm and many more are available from www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk.

Rather Large Christmas Cracker

by Andrew on December 17, 2012 in On The Web, Online Retailers, Specialist Shops with No comments
Hotel Chocolat Large Cracker

Hotel Chocolat Large CrackerTime is running out… can it really be just a week until Christmas Day? A last minute gift idea - its one I’ve purchased to add a little dash of something special to the family gathering - its the Hotel Chocolat Rather Large Christmas Cracker.

Packed to the gills with chocolates and complete with jokes and classy silver paper hats the Rather Large Christmas Cracker is £38 plus postage if not purchased in store.

This striking, over-sized cracker is the perfect centrepiece for all sorts of Christmas get-togethers and parties – never failing to raise smiles and a few gasps as the 40 chocolates inside come tumbling out! Complete with 12 party hats and jokes. Measures 640mm long

Including smooth pralines, luxurious champagne truffles, dreamy caramels and more, all wrapped in pairs so they’ll be as fresh as can be. Chocolates with & without alcohol.

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