Back to the Bar (socially distanced pub) This year has been a curve ball for the hospitality sector. Thinking ‘outside the box’ to survive is the norm, from home deliveries to off-sales and ‘cook at home’. Some have also taken the opportunity to give places a facelift or change things they would never have time…
One of the pleasures of living in Norfolk is the great local produce and lock down has given me the chance to indulge in it. I have always had a love of dark rich marmalade (Paddington in a previous life?). I was introduced to Simons Table via fellow ‘Paddington’, Mike Deal. This husband and wife…
I have been sharing my love of cheese with you now for a little while, in my last article I said I would give you some more details of my visit to local dairy Nortons, based in Frettenham. I was first introduced to Nortons soft delicate cheeses at Aylsham’ Agricultural Show. Their original (base) cheese…
Welcome March saw the launch of our first cheese tasting events. We are all familiar with wine or beer tastings, well this was the same but with cheese. In the relaxed surrounding of House, on St Benedicts Street, over 15 Caseophiles joined us to find out more about their favourite food. While munching on homemade…
Cheese Events Launched Sunday 9th February at the Assembly House as part of the Cheese & Wine Event. In the beautiful surroundings of the Assembly House and with the kind support of Richard Hughes, I had the pleasure to launch the Cheese Tasting Events in Norwich and Norfolk. My aim is to help all…
In this blog I talk about my recent visit to the Assembly House. Then some very happy cows at Fen Farm that makes award winning local cheese, Baron Bigod. There are a few places that trigger very special memories for me. The Assembly House is one of them. I recall the day it caught fire,…