Food news and reviews from the Westmorland Gazette

New Kendal shop is a chippy off the old block

5:15pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A KENDAL couple who have an award-winning Furness chippy hope to build upon their success a little closer to home.

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Grasmere restaurant owner is sizzling with ideas

5:30pm Thursday 9th May 2013

A FORMER headteacher who ‘just wanted a change’ hopes to bring something new to the foodies of South Lakeland.

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Baker develops a tasty treat just for Ambleside

5:34pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

AN AMBLESIDE baker is hoping to create a new food brand for the town with his delicious cake creation.

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Arnside inn named Thwaites Pub of the Year

5:24pm Thursday 18th April 2013

A SOUTH Lakeland seaside hostelry has been named Pub of the Year at the Thwaites Awards for Excellence 2013.

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Coniston caterer is more than just a burger van

5:31pm Thursday 11th April 2013

A CONISTON meat business owner is taking her top-notch produce on the road.

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Local treats plan to boost Coniston shop

5:25pm Thursday 4th April 2013

A CONISTON couple are fighting back against the recession with their scrumptious new-look business.

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Why not bake with your kids this Easter?

4:33pm Thursday 28th March 2013

HOPEFULLY you will have stocked up on Easter eggs by now, but if you would rather try a tad of home-baking over the holiday then one Kendal baker is ready to inspire.

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Ambleside eatery serves up a slice of history

5:39pm Thursday 14th March 2013

A SLICE of history will be served at an Ambleside restaurant this month as the owners celebrate a poetic bi-centenary.

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Grasmere cafe launches baking masterclasses

4:38pm Thursday 7th March 2013

THE owners of a Lake District cafe and bistro have launched a ‘Young Baker’s Initiative’ to encourage South Lakeland youngsters to learn the art of cake making.

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Give yourself a true British treat

5:26pm Thursday 21st February 2013

AS IF there were not enough excuses already, National Chip Week gives us yet another reason to get to our local fish and chip shop.

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Baker Brothers to appear at Kendal food festival

5:32pm Thursday 14th February 2013

FOOD lovers should be getting ready to tantalise their taste buds as the Kendal Festival of Food sets to take-over the town.

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Don't be afraid of savoury pancakes

5:41pm Thursday 7th February 2013

IT is almost time to get the frying pan and the apron out as another Pancake Day is just around the corner.

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Healthy eating does not have to be boring

5:35pm Thursday 17th January 2013

IT’S been more than two weeks since the New Year’s festivities stopped and the resolutions began and for those who aimed to lose weight, stop overindulging or just eat a little bit more healthily, the motivation might be starting to fade.

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'Forget the fads, and try to eat properly'

2:35pm Thursday 10th January 2013

MANY of us have probably over-indulged during the festive period and buckets of celebration chocolates, candy canes and Christmas cake may no longer seem appealing.

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Taste of Thailand comes to Kendal market

3:15pm Thursday 3rd January 2013

DINERS in South Lakeland can now enjoy the aroma, flavours and freshness of Thai cuisine as a new type of ‘street food’ comes to the district.

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Corrie star's new book explores Cumbria's culinary heritage

4:56pm Thursday 27th December 2012

A POPULAR former soap actor has explored the gastronomic heritage of Cumbria and north Lancashire through a new television programme and book.

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South Lakeland restaurant serves up hyper-local food with a quirky twist

5:10pm Thursday 20th December 2012

THE head chef at a luxury South Lakeland hotel has delved into the foodie heritage of Cumbria to inspire a unique ‘hyper-local’ menu.

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Three Cumbrian bakeries set for TV show-down

2:38pm Thursday 29th November 2012

A TRIO of Cumbrian bakeries will battle it out in the kitchen for the honour of being crowned Britain’s Best Bakery in an ITV show.

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Windermere hotel scoops food award

10:36am Friday 9th November 2012

A HOTEL based in the heart of the Lake District has been crowned the ‘World’s Best for Dining’.

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Windermere butcher wins two more awards for his pork pies

2:21pm Thursday 8th November 2012

A WINDERMERE butcher who said he would bake 24 hours a day if he could has picked up two more awards for his pork pies.

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Ingleton landlord offers customers chance to take on 'Three Peaks' food challenge

10:23am Monday 29th October 2012

A LANDLORD has offered hungry punters the chance to take on their own edible version of The Three Peaks.

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Eden pub clinches another national award for excellence

12:13pm Wednesday 10th October 2012

An Eden pub is racking up awards - its latest gong being singled out by the Good Hotel Guide.

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Support local

3:48pm Thursday 20th September 2012

I HOPE the very fact that you are reading this column means that you are a supporter of local independent food shops, especially your high street or farm-based butcher.

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Cartmel chef triumphs in TV cookery heat

9:48am Tuesday 15th May 2012

A CARTMEL chef triumphed in a cooking programme after an exciting week of kitchen drama.

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Event promotes benefits of bread

11:14am Tuesday 24th April 2012

Bakers in the South Lakes are promoting their doughy creations this week as part of National Bread Week.

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