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Abergavenny Food Festival 2010 - Latest News
14th January 2010 (PRESS RELEASE- for immediate release)
Share the 'Recipe for success' at the Tithe Barn, Abergavenny – it's a mouthwatering menu!
Chocolate, Cheddar, Honey, Cider. Who can resist the delights of artisan food – lovingly produced, imaginatively presented – the real deal. And if you're lucky enough to live in the Monmouthshire area, then it's all here on your doorstep.
2010 sees Abergavenny’s lovely Tithe Barn hosting the second series of ‘Recipe for Success’ events, celebrating the passion and creativity of Monmouthshire’s local producers, chefs and restaurants.
If you’re into your food then don’t miss this chance to see the brightest and best in action. There will be plenty of opportunity to meet the producers, sample products, and make purchases too.
The sessions take place on Wednesday evenings, running from 7.30-9.30pm. Admission is just £4. You can book in advance by calling The Tithe Barn 01873 858787.
This should whet your appetite!
On Wednesday, 27th January Simon King from Restaurant 1861 will be cooking with organic duck from Madgett's Farm; accompanied by Ty Bryn Cider from Grosmont, Black Mountain Smokery’s award-winning fish, honey from Wye Valley Apiaries and Blaenafon Cheddar.
Wednesday 24th February will see Julie Carey from 'Clarke's Restaurant' at the Glen-yr-afon House Hotel using a recipe with Welsh Black Beef from the Morris family at White House Farm, Usk. The following companies will also be featuring their products: Parva Farm Vineyards, (including jams and preserves), The Cacau Tree chocolatier from Monmouth, Blaenafon Cheddar and Clam's Cakes.
On Wednesday 24th March it’s the turn of Iain Sampson, Head Chef at Peterstone Court demonstrating a recipe using chicken from the home farm, accompanied by Martin Buck, farmer. Also Richard Eklof from Wigmore's Bakery in Monmouth will be talking about the variety of breads they produce, accompanied by preserves from Avril's Country Kitchen, honey from Skirrid Honey Farm and Blaenafon Cheddar.
There’s a lot to celebrate about Monmouthshire. Find out why the county is now regarded as an area of culinary excellence, having been a recent winner of the True Taste Awards ‘Best Food Tourism Destination’.
‘Recipe for Success’ has been programmed by Freddy Edmunds. A spin-off from the Abergavenny Food Festival, these events are also sponsored by adventa and a CEDS award from Monmouthshire County Council.
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