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Entries Tagged as 'Melton Mowbray pork pie'

What would you buy a pork pie lover for Valentine’s Day?

February 7th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Bar snacks, British favourites, Courses, Foodie gifts, Local food, Meat treats, Picnics, Valentine's Day gifts

You might have noticed, I do write about pork pies a reasonable amount, but living this close to Melton Mowbray it shouldn’t really be that surprising. And most of the household is quite partial to a pork pie or two, but I can’t say it would necessarily be something I’d have thought of buying for [...]

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Getting ready for Christmas in the East Midlands

November 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment · British favourites, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Ingredients, Local food, Meat treats, Places to shop online

I thought it was time to give a quick mention to some of the great food companies and farm shops here on the doorstep of FGH Towers, particularly as we, and they, are gearing up for Christmas. First up would be W E Botterill and Son in Croxton Kerrial. It must be that eerily quiet [...]

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Which parliamentary seat is a foodie gift?

April 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Baking, Beer & Lager, British favourites, Cheese, Chocolate, Fish & Seafood, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Fruit & Veg, Indian Food, Ingredients, Meat treats, Places to eat, Places to shop online, Savoury gifts, Sweet treats

Of course I was delighted to get back from holiday to find an election had been called. How riveting the 4 weeks will be. I’m afraid I can’t quite see the attraction of being an MP. Unless there’s good food involved. Which got me thinking. Which is the best seat to hold from a food [...]

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It’s all about the pork pies

February 24th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Bar snacks, British favourites, Foodie gifts, Foodie Travel, Meat treats, Savoury gifts

I have no idea what’s been going on out there, but all of a sudden I’ve had a whole heap of people ending up at the site looking for the answer to one question: what is the difference between a mini Melton Mowbray pork pie and a mini pork pie? I did rather cheekily tweet [...]

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Valentine’s Day for Meaty Lovers

January 25th, 2010 · No Comments · BBQs, British favourites, Cookbooks, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Meat treats, Places to shop online, Savoury gifts, Valentine's Day gifts

Those of you who’ve read my blog on more than one occasion will know that I try to not feature the obvious, am not much of a lover of the themed gift, and tend to write about stuff that first and foremost tastes great, rather than looks right for the occasion. I’m not going to [...]

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