We had such a great time at Clitheroe
Food Festival last year that we decided to visit again this year, and we had a
really great day out once again. In fact, quite a few of our friends and family
also went to the festival on my recommendation and they had a great time too.
The weather was lovely, the drive to the festival was very pleasant (through
some gorgeous countryside) and the food was irresistible!
Like last year, we decided to buy one of
everything that took our fancy and have a little each so that we could sample a
broad range of things. Also, many of the exhibitors provided free samples,
which was great. I enjoyed all of the food I tasted, but thought that the
FatJax Chutney was especially scrummy! I tried lots of different kinds and
ended up buying enough to feed an army! It makes my mouth water just thinking
about it.
Ben made a b-line for Leagrams Organic Cheeses. He had some last
year and really enjoyed it and so decided to stock up on it this year. And I
have to say that it goes very well with crackers and my chutney! In fact, it
goes well with just about anything – it’s so delicious.
We were also very keen on Susan’s Farmhouse Fudge, which was
beyond delicious! It’s apparently made in Samlesbury (not far from Clitheroe)
using local cream, butter and British sugar. And it’s some of the best fudge
I’ve ever tasted! Hmmmm! I can feel the pounds piling on just thinking about
it.
And as for the Polka Pops homemade cakes, forget about it! (I’ve
been watching too many mafia movies, I know!) Apparently the cakes are baked
using home laid eggs, they are then crumbled and mixed with delicious frosting
to create yummy balls of truffle, which are then put on sticks and hand
decorated. The kids really loved them, especially the two youngest.
The only downside to the day was that Sarah tore her new Dolce Petit ruffle dress on a damaged fence and was (understandably) very upset about it. Fortunately, they’re on sale at the moment at Cachet Kids so replacing it won’t be a problem. And Sarah quickly cheered up when I told her she’d be getting another one.
Overall, it was a great day out – great weather, great scenery, great company and great food. What more could you ask for?
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