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Bank Holiday Weekend
I went to Leyburn Festivel of Food yesterday and had a lovely time.
I don't know what a canna is but here I am.
Roeder has just resigned as Newcastle United manager. This is not a surprise but they could have waited till next week and the end of the season. But no. Sunderland get promoted today so lets pre-empt their party and publicity by hogging the back pages. Alternately they could have chosen today so it will be buried. As if. The Journal will lead on it no doubt. Manchester United are Premier League champions as a result of Chelsea just getting a draw at Arsenal. That might be more newsworthy too. This is just typical of how petty Newcastle are. Sack the board!
The A1(M) was surprisingly quiet so we got there in less than an hour and parked in the field next to the main arena. The weather was overcast but dry so... I didn't wear my coat! The sounds of the brass band filtered over as we walked up to the entrance which was manned really efficiently so we were soon in and heading for the big food tent.
Plenty of stands and lots to sample. I tried biltong followed by fruit cake from Taylor's of Harrogate which was very nice. Then some apricot and walnut chutney, of which I bought a jar, and then checked out one of the farm stands of meat, mostly beef. Picked up a recipe leaflet left over from St George's Day.
Then Voakes pies. These in my humble opinion are the best pork pies in Yorkshire and therefore the world. We got 5 for £4. I had one for my tea when I got home with cheese and chutney. Divine.
On to the top of the tent where I lost the parents cos I stopped to check out a rather splendid vinaigrette with so many ingredients I forgot them, but the lady did a very nice spiel. Then to Mainsgill farm which do really nice chicken breasts with fillings so I got cheese with smoked ham as well as some sausages with black pudding and a Cumberland sausage ring.
Next a North Country Lass pie. They are actually based in Durham but exhibit here. They mostly do game pies of various sorts but I got mutton, lamb and leek for a change, cooked in brandy and red wine.
Cheese next and of course Wensleydale is the only thing to get. Hadn't sampled anything for a while so had a nibble of their blue cheese which is so creamy. They didn't have that in their waxed cheeses 3 for £6 offer so I just got the original, a ewes milk, and Bishop's Choice which is a cheddar style.
Having shopped till we dropped it was time for lunch and a rest so we adjourned to the music marquee where the brass band had been replaced by a trad jazz combo. Mam and me went to queue at the hog roast van where we got pork baguettes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling all washed down with coffee while listening to the band who after a dodgy start were quite jolly.
Dad had checked the beer tent out where the judging was on for the winning real ale. There were 100 entries but we didn't hear who won.
Next to the farming world tent where the was a huge cow, a Holsten, and a sheep with twin lambs one of which was having his dinner with tail wiggling pleasure.
In the tent was bread making, soup making, make your own butter, sausage making, bees and a herb quiz. Outside was a drystone wall making demonstration.
This is quite a skill as the stones are basically just piled up on top of each other without any mortar to stick it together. Where the hammer is on the left is an example of the step made out of a big flat stone to help you climb over the wall. They are really sturdy and a key feature of north country rural landscapes.
Off to town now via the free shuttle bus and a walk up the market square to Sam's cafe and bistro. We passed the fish and chip shop which my dad said smelled just like a proper fish shop should. He will forget that I can't smell anything. Anyway, the coffee and tearooms in Leyburn, and there are quite a few, all have their own charity cake. Sam's was walnut cake and it was delicious with cappucino.
Back on the bus and off home again after a great day.
Plenty of stands and lots to sample. I tried biltong followed by fruit cake from Taylor's of Harrogate which was very nice. Then some apricot and walnut chutney, of which I bought a jar, and then checked out one of the farm stands of meat, mostly beef. Picked up a recipe leaflet left over from St George's Day.
Then Voakes pies. These in my humble opinion are the best pork pies in Yorkshire and therefore the world. We got 5 for £4. I had one for my tea when I got home with cheese and chutney. Divine.
On to the top of the tent where I lost the parents cos I stopped to check out a rather splendid vinaigrette with so many ingredients I forgot them, but the lady did a very nice spiel. Then to Mainsgill farm which do really nice chicken breasts with fillings so I got cheese with smoked ham as well as some sausages with black pudding and a Cumberland sausage ring.
Next a North Country Lass pie. They are actually based in Durham but exhibit here. They mostly do game pies of various sorts but I got mutton, lamb and leek for a change, cooked in brandy and red wine.
Cheese next and of course Wensleydale is the only thing to get. Hadn't sampled anything for a while so had a nibble of their blue cheese which is so creamy. They didn't have that in their waxed cheeses 3 for £6 offer so I just got the original, a ewes milk, and Bishop's Choice which is a cheddar style.
Having shopped till we dropped it was time for lunch and a rest so we adjourned to the music marquee where the brass band had been replaced by a trad jazz combo. Mam and me went to queue at the hog roast van where we got pork baguettes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling all washed down with coffee while listening to the band who after a dodgy start were quite jolly.
Dad had checked the beer tent out where the judging was on for the winning real ale. There were 100 entries but we didn't hear who won.
Next to the farming world tent where the was a huge cow, a Holsten, and a sheep with twin lambs one of which was having his dinner with tail wiggling pleasure.
In the tent was bread making, soup making, make your own butter, sausage making, bees and a herb quiz. Outside was a drystone wall making demonstration.
This is quite a skill as the stones are basically just piled up on top of each other without any mortar to stick it together. Where the hammer is on the left is an example of the step made out of a big flat stone to help you climb over the wall. They are really sturdy and a key feature of north country rural landscapes.
Off to town now via the free shuttle bus and a walk up the market square to Sam's cafe and bistro. We passed the fish and chip shop which my dad said smelled just like a proper fish shop should. He will forget that I can't smell anything. Anyway, the coffee and tearooms in Leyburn, and there are quite a few, all have their own charity cake. Sam's was walnut cake and it was delicious with cappucino.
Back on the bus and off home again after a great day.
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Roeder has just resigned as Newcastle United manager. This is not a surprise but they could have waited till next week and the end of the season. But no. Sunderland get promoted today so lets pre-empt their party and publicity by hogging the back pages. Alternately they could have chosen today so it will be buried. As if. The Journal will lead on it no doubt. Manchester United are Premier League champions as a result of Chelsea just getting a draw at Arsenal. That might be more newsworthy too. This is just typical of how petty Newcastle are. Sack the board!