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Notes from the Kitchen – August 2023
We've been very busy recently, both inside and outside the kitchen. With the rain doing its best to keep us inside, it has left the North Tyne Valley looking fabulously green for this time of year. The Northumbrian Pantry website has had a little makeover, with a few...
Pantry Ingredient– Appetising Raspberries
As July rolls into August and Wimbledon is over, we can be upbeat that our extremely popular Mrs A’s Raspberry Jam is being cooked in great quantities now that they are back in season. Raspberries have so much depth of flavour; sweet, slightly sour, floral and leafy,...
Northumbrian Pantry Guide to Making Jelly
With the advent of our recently launched Chilli and Habanero Chilli Jellies joining our popular seasonal varieties of Mint Jelly and limited-edition Crab Apple Jelly, we decided to create an article showing you the process of making these delicious handmade jellies....
Scotch Bonnet Chilli Relish awarded 2 Stars at Great Taste Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that our ‘Scotch Bonnet Chilli Relish’ has received the wonderful accolade of 2 Stars from the Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards. A new variety launched last year, our fiery relish is made with a blend of Scotch Bonnet chillies, red...
Everything we love about Strawberries
We have been extremely busy in our Simonburn kitchen in the past couple of months, with the kitchen probably smelling at its sweetest in June and July, with the beautiful aromas of our ‘Strawberry and Tellicherry Black Pepper Jam’ and ‘Strawberry and Rhubarb Jam’...
Guide to our BBQ and Outdoors Varieties
After the wonderful weather in June, and even with this inclement July we are experiencing, we have been enjoying many a BBQ in the garden at Simonburn, prompting us to write a little article about all our BBQ and outdoor food favourites. Whether you enjoy the...
Simonburn Church Fete Saturday 29th July – From 2pm
We will be at Simonburn Church Fete on Saturday 29th July from 2pm. With all proceeds going to St Mungo's Church in the heart of our community, this is a wonderful opportunity to support the region and to have a fun family day out welcoming all ages. Simonburn is at...
Summer Launch – Chilli Jelly and Habanero Chilli Jelly
We are very excited to launch our latest summer season varieties with a new Chilli Jelly partnered with our hotter Habanero Chilli Jelly. This takes us on a new journey, further developing the Northumbrian Pantry Jelly line, with more varieties to appear later in the...
Seasonal Launch – Limited Edition Mint Jelly
Throughout the year, we look to feature different seasonal varieties, with our Mint Jelly having just been relaunched for the Spring. Ever popular around the Easter period, with celebratory Roast Lamb, it is equally delightful when paired with fresh vegetables and...
Seasonal Update – March
As we inch towards Spring in the North Tyne Valley, and as the days draw out, we are treated to the buds and new flowers of the season; after a late start, we have had fantastic snowdrops and crocuses. It is an ever-busy period in the Pantry as we look forward to new...