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Sunday, 08 January 2012 14:04

Petra Barren and Choc Star

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A Suffolk woman with a passion for travel, all things chocolate and an old ice cream van called Jimmy has been scooping up awards and commendations all over the foodie world this year.  A founder member of Eat St - a collective of street food vendors that sell from a variety of vans all over the country at festivals, markets and parties - she is a chocolatier who sells the best quality ingredients from Choc Star.  Looking forward to seeing more like this but have only see my local fish and chip van so far...

Monday, 02 January 2012 20:33

And a message from God...

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Never mind the eye of the beef looking at me ...how about the aubergine with a message from God?

Monday, 02 January 2012 20:18

The eye of the beef

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See the eye of the home cured salt beef ? It didn't quite get all the cure it should. My father, who has cured many a joint of beef himself says it shows that it has not been oversalted.  It was delicious and provided many tasty sandwiches after the party.  Can't help thinking that it was looking at me...

Thursday, 22 December 2011 19:44

Look at this for a cheese scone

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Look at this for a cheese scone, it's colossal. It came from the new bakery and deli in St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds.  The bread looked very good and the cheeses represent East Anglia very well.  The deli is called Gastrono-me.  The only website link that I could find is via twitter on http://www.vanilla-bakery.co.uk/ - but here they are on facebook.

My first mince pies of the season filled with Mum's home-made mincemeat and boy was it worth the effort.
Tuesday, 06 December 2011 21:33

Our Dish of the Day from the US of A - Rachael Ray

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According to Forbes magazine, Rachael is the top earning celebrity chef in a top ten chart that features Gordon Ramsey at number three. She is worth $18 million and leapt from small-time cable stardom to Oprah-esque success. She began winning audiences with catchphrases like "Yum-o" on her first Food Network show, 30 Minute Meals, in 2001. Today she has four Food Network programs, including Tasty Travels and $40 a Day. Her nationally syndicated, Oprah-backed talk show, Rachael Ray, is averaging 2.6 million viewers this season, and her Every Day With Rachael Ray magazine has 1.5 million readers. She endorses Dunkin' Donuts too! You've probably never heard of her - but here is one of her recipes - in American.

granma evelyns christmas hermits    rachael ray

Granma Evelyn's Christmas Hermits

Ingredients

1 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs, well beaten

1 cup raisins

1 cup dates, chopped

1/2 cup jarred maraschino cherries, chopped

1/3 walnuts, chopped

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons boiling water

2 1/4-2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.  In a large bowl, cream the shortening, adding the sugar gradually. Add the eggs, fruit and nuts. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water; then add this mixture to the shortening mixture. In a medium size bowl, sift together the flour, allspice, cinnamon and salt. Add the flour mixture to the main bowl and stir.

Drop the batter in rounded teaspoons, about 1 inch apart, on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the cookies from the cookie sheet and place on a wire rack to cool. Serve and enjoy! Makes 30 - 40 cookies.

Monday, 05 December 2011 16:35

Meanwhile in London...

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...wherever I go I see Suffolk produce. Belly of Blythburgh pork is being roasted in the local pub, Adnams and Aspalls are everywhere. The Sunday market on Colombia Rd is selling roast turkey rolls wirth stuffing and cranberry - organic of course - and I think finally we might be seeing the end of those revolting over-iced cupcakes in favour of a nice bit of crumpet. It should be served on old Denbyware so if you've got anything like this at home - it's coming back!
Monday, 05 December 2011 14:51

Salt Beef for Christmas

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It takes about 10 days to cure a decent bit of salt beef. Curing salts and spices can be sourced from sausagemaking.org who have an online shop. Add a few juniper berries, cloves and bay leaves for even more flavour. The silverside came for F.L Edge, a great butchers shop in East Harling.  Ok, it is in Norfolk, but only just. This piece will be ready for my daughters 21st birthday party on Dec 17th.

Monday, 05 December 2011 14:28

La Hogue Farm Shop

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La Hogue Farm was on my route on Thursday so I called in to take a look.  I didn't have time to try the cafe which looked really inviting and had an interesting menu.  Has anybody been? I came away with an excellent pork pie and a lemon and ginger loaf, both of which were very good value. this is much more than just a cafe and deli - take a look for yourself - a great stop off the A11 close to both Newmarket and Mildenhall.

Monday, 28 November 2011 00:07

Do you want to be a food blogger?

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Are you eating out in Suffolk? Do you have an opinion about local food and can cook a bit yourself? Fancy joining us and writing for suffolkfoodie? We would welcome your input if you do. Just e mail us here and we will tell you how.
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