In the shadow of Pendle Hill lies the Ribble Valley and the AONB The Forest Of Bowland.
Here we are blessed with a vast array of places to eat.
These vary from quaint traditional tearooms to the increasingly popular 'garden centre' cafes and from Michelin star restaurants to traditional pub food.
Lancashire Life magazine has written an article on their top 10 http://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/food-drink/restaurants/10_of_the_best_places_to_eat_in_the_ribble_valley_1_4083647
However there are many more that could easily be included.
Hopefully over the coming weeks we will be exploring more what the area has to offer including the annual Ribble Valley Food Festival which is held in Clitheroe in August.
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Monday, 9 May 2011
Clitheroe Beer Festival
CAMRA (Campaign For Real Ale), celebrating their 40th anniversary, are holding a beer festival this weekend in the St Mary's Centre on Church Street,
Renowned Chef Paul Heathcote is opening the proceedings on Friday 13th May at midday also to celebrate this event his restaurant on York Street is putting together some beer based dishes!
The festival which is being held over 2 days will have 65+ Real Ales, Cider and bottled beer.
Brewers are to include the great Bowland Breweries (based at Bashall just outside the town) Thwaites, Fullers, Burnley based Moorhouses and Darwen's Blue Buzzard.
Open from noon until 11pm on Friday and Saturday the cost of admission is £1 before 6pm and £2 after. Food will be available all day and live entertainment will be on in the evening featuring performances from Compared to What and The Witnesses.
Renowned Chef Paul Heathcote is opening the proceedings on Friday 13th May at midday also to celebrate this event his restaurant on York Street is putting together some beer based dishes!
The festival which is being held over 2 days will have 65+ Real Ales, Cider and bottled beer.
Brewers are to include the great Bowland Breweries (based at Bashall just outside the town) Thwaites, Fullers, Burnley based Moorhouses and Darwen's Blue Buzzard.
Open from noon until 11pm on Friday and Saturday the cost of admission is £1 before 6pm and £2 after. Food will be available all day and live entertainment will be on in the evening featuring performances from Compared to What and The Witnesses.
Emporium Review
We had a very pleasant evening at The Emporium in Clitheroe on Saturday.
We all met and had drinks in the area downstairs which also has large leather sofas.
After a glass or two we were shown to our table upstairs, we decided to have a selection of starters, garlic breads, nachos with chilli & melted cheese and a selection of homemade breads with different oils & balsamic vinegars! It was all very good.
We had various main courses, the lemon & blackpepper chicken gougons where a hit (as always) with the kids. I myself had a wonderful pescatore pizza the only down side was I could not finish it! Someone had the Black Pudding starter as a main this came with a poached egg and a lovely hollandaise.
No deserts as everyone was too full, all in all a great evening in the company of family, nice surroundings and great food!
We all met and had drinks in the area downstairs which also has large leather sofas.
After a glass or two we were shown to our table upstairs, we decided to have a selection of starters, garlic breads, nachos with chilli & melted cheese and a selection of homemade breads with different oils & balsamic vinegars! It was all very good.
We had various main courses, the lemon & blackpepper chicken gougons where a hit (as always) with the kids. I myself had a wonderful pescatore pizza the only down side was I could not finish it! Someone had the Black Pudding starter as a main this came with a poached egg and a lovely hollandaise.
No deserts as everyone was too full, all in all a great evening in the company of family, nice surroundings and great food!
Saturday, 7 May 2011
The Emporium
Off to The Emporium tonight to celebrate a family birthday.
The Emporium, situated on Clitheroes main street Moor Lane, is in what was an old Methodist Chapel. A huge building set over 3 floors along with intimate landings is a relaxed place to visit with a good atmosphere.
Part coffee shop, winebar & brasserie The Emporium also sells interior design, in fact everything there is for sale - sofas, dining furniture, ornaments etc. There is also a shop on the lower floor.
A varied menu to suit all, coffees, wine & draught beer are on offer along with a good selection of soft drinks.
The Emporium is part of the Warburton brothers empire which includes Waddington Arms, Mitton Hall and the newly refurbished Royal Hotel at Kirkby Lonsdale.
Check back tomorrow for a honest review.
The Emporium, situated on Clitheroes main street Moor Lane, is in what was an old Methodist Chapel. A huge building set over 3 floors along with intimate landings is a relaxed place to visit with a good atmosphere.
Part coffee shop, winebar & brasserie The Emporium also sells interior design, in fact everything there is for sale - sofas, dining furniture, ornaments etc. There is also a shop on the lower floor.
A varied menu to suit all, coffees, wine & draught beer are on offer along with a good selection of soft drinks.
The Emporium is part of the Warburton brothers empire which includes Waddington Arms, Mitton Hall and the newly refurbished Royal Hotel at Kirkby Lonsdale.
Check back tomorrow for a honest review.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Shop local and save money!
As well as supporting your local butcher also think about your other food and groceries.
Wellgate Fisheries in Clitheroe is a great plaice! Run by Giles and his knowledgeable, helpful staff nothing is too much trouble for them as they will prepare your fish for you. They stock a fantastic selection of fish from the normal to the exotic all at good prices. They also have a stall on Clitheroe market which is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Wellgate Fisheries also supply to a large number of restaurants and pubs in the area from their purpose built unit on the outskirts of town.
If you go to Clitheroe market pay a visit to one of the fruit & veg stalls to buy locally grown produce again at great prices.
Also on the market you will find good butchers, cooked meats, Cheese stalls (again selling local produce) and many more. You could buy everything that you needed from here rather than at a supermarket in a nice environment and saving money!
Then a trip to the multi-award winning D Byrne & Co for a perusal around their amazing wine cellar. A unbelievable selection of wine at great prices. They also stock a massive choice of Single Malts along with most spirits and beers & ciders. You can also purchase freshly ground coffee (or beans if you prefer) and loose tea from around the world. Again the owners and staff are extremely knowledgeable and it is like stepping back in time.
We have many other great shops in Clitheroe and will find out more about them another time.
Look out for produce that is in season this month:
New Potatoes
Asparagus
Watercress
Lettuce
Spring Lamb (just arriving in butchers now)
Pigeon
Rabbit
Crabs
Lobster
Shrimps
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout
Rhubarb
Wellgate Fisheries in Clitheroe is a great plaice! Run by Giles and his knowledgeable, helpful staff nothing is too much trouble for them as they will prepare your fish for you. They stock a fantastic selection of fish from the normal to the exotic all at good prices. They also have a stall on Clitheroe market which is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Wellgate Fisheries also supply to a large number of restaurants and pubs in the area from their purpose built unit on the outskirts of town.
If you go to Clitheroe market pay a visit to one of the fruit & veg stalls to buy locally grown produce again at great prices.
Also on the market you will find good butchers, cooked meats, Cheese stalls (again selling local produce) and many more. You could buy everything that you needed from here rather than at a supermarket in a nice environment and saving money!
Then a trip to the multi-award winning D Byrne & Co for a perusal around their amazing wine cellar. A unbelievable selection of wine at great prices. They also stock a massive choice of Single Malts along with most spirits and beers & ciders. You can also purchase freshly ground coffee (or beans if you prefer) and loose tea from around the world. Again the owners and staff are extremely knowledgeable and it is like stepping back in time.
We have many other great shops in Clitheroe and will find out more about them another time.
Look out for produce that is in season this month:
New Potatoes
Asparagus
Watercress
Lettuce
Spring Lamb (just arriving in butchers now)
Pigeon
Rabbit
Crabs
Lobster
Shrimps
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout
Rhubarb
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Support your local butcher
I have, for sometime, refused to buy meat from Supermarkets (with the exception of Booths!) and have chosen to buy from local butchers.
The quality and the price is far and away better than any of the big supermarkets.
Last night we had Italian Pork Sausage from Roy Porters in Chatburn and for £2.85 a pound not only where they a bargain they tasted fantastic too! Served with creamy mash and onion gravy was a quick, cheap and tasty Friday night supper.
Today I went to Countrystyle Meats based (permanently) at the auction site at Clitheroe. Alan & Heather try to source locally and have a blackboard to advise you where the Pork, Lamb etc has come from. They also sell game.
From there I bought 4lb of chicken breasts for £12 and 5lb of quality beef mince for £7.50! They will pack into whatever size you want and will vacpac if required. As daughter is at uni we stock up there for her with mince vacpacked in to 1/2lb bags and individual chicken breast etc.
So support your local butcher and you will get superior, tastier quality meat and you will also know where it has come from.
The quality and the price is far and away better than any of the big supermarkets.
Last night we had Italian Pork Sausage from Roy Porters in Chatburn and for £2.85 a pound not only where they a bargain they tasted fantastic too! Served with creamy mash and onion gravy was a quick, cheap and tasty Friday night supper.
Today I went to Countrystyle Meats based (permanently) at the auction site at Clitheroe. Alan & Heather try to source locally and have a blackboard to advise you where the Pork, Lamb etc has come from. They also sell game.
From there I bought 4lb of chicken breasts for £12 and 5lb of quality beef mince for £7.50! They will pack into whatever size you want and will vacpac if required. As daughter is at uni we stock up there for her with mince vacpacked in to 1/2lb bags and individual chicken breast etc.
So support your local butcher and you will get superior, tastier quality meat and you will also know where it has come from.
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
How lucky we are!
We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful area and one that is also full with such fantastic food!
From the traditional market in Clitheroe with its specialist shops selling sausages, fish and wine (amongst others) to the many deli's that have appeared in recent years. We also have farm shops one particular is Gazegill Organics which children love to visit.
Cafes such as Delicious in Gisburn, which is also a deli, The Pavilion at Shackletons Garden Centre and many more.
Fantastic restaurants, casual and fine dining, from the renowned Northcote Manor to country pubs serving traditional food.
Italians, Indians, Chinese, Pizza, Fish & Chips and more..................
The Ribble Valley is definitely a food lovers paradise!
From the traditional market in Clitheroe with its specialist shops selling sausages, fish and wine (amongst others) to the many deli's that have appeared in recent years. We also have farm shops one particular is Gazegill Organics which children love to visit.
Cafes such as Delicious in Gisburn, which is also a deli, The Pavilion at Shackletons Garden Centre and many more.
Fantastic restaurants, casual and fine dining, from the renowned Northcote Manor to country pubs serving traditional food.
Italians, Indians, Chinese, Pizza, Fish & Chips and more..................
The Ribble Valley is definitely a food lovers paradise!
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Venison
You can purchase Venison from several butchers in the Ribble Valley including Roy Porters in Chatburn and also Country Style Meats at Clitheroe Auction Mart www.countrystylemeats.co.uk
Venison can also be purchased from food registered stalkers.
Be aware where you purchase your venison from, as a lot of it may be poached and therefore you will not be guaranteed quality or indeed the hygiene of the meat! Or even how the animal was dispatched.
You can also purchase on line from the likes of Nicola Fletcher at Seriously Good Venison.
Enjoy and please purchase responsibly!
Venison can also be purchased from food registered stalkers.
Be aware where you purchase your venison from, as a lot of it may be poached and therefore you will not be guaranteed quality or indeed the hygiene of the meat! Or even how the animal was dispatched.
You can also purchase on line from the likes of Nicola Fletcher at Seriously Good Venison.
Enjoy and please purchase responsibly!
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