Get out your face paint and prep yourself for a few rounds of the Three Lions chant, the World Cup is almost here. For an entire month this Summer, from 14th June - 15th July we'll all be glued to the telly as we watch the best players in the world play some incredible football. The first game...
We've written before about how the first recorded recipe for the pork pie was in King Richard II's kitchen back in 1390. The original intention of the pork pie was a logical way to preserve the meat for longer; they didn't have fridges to chill the pork so they used different methods...
Yorkshire's famous for a number of things, and growing delicious rhubarb is something we're known for. Rhubarb season peaks at May/ June time though crops are possible into Autumn. The rhubarb triangle is an area that lies between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell in a 9 square mile triangle...
You may have seen by now - especially if you follow our social channels - that we're very excited for our TV debut all about our Yorkshire Pork Pies! On Tuesday 17th April at 9pm, you'll find us on the telly over on Channel 5 in a program called 'Made in Yorkshire.' As you may kn...
Finding new ways to eat a pork pie is something we take seriously over here at the Vale of Mowbray. Recently, we've really been enjoying a pork pie with a Californian twist - with all this snow and poor weather here in Yorkshire, we're needing the thought of sun to keep our spirits high. R...
A pork pie and a pint have long been two of our great loves. Is there anything more satisfying after a long day than settling down with a pork pie and a cool beer? In this blog, we've given you our a beer based recipe for our beer dip that will be delicious when coupled with the humble pork pie...
Happy British Pie week everyone! Any week that's called 'Pie Week' definitely holds the full potential to be the best week of the year for us. Since the weather here in Yorkshire has been incredibly snowy lately, we've been enjoying hot pork pies with a delicious warm side; it�...
As foodies, there's little we like more than experimenting with different recipes and flavours. One flavour we will never get enough of is a BBQ tang coupled with a creamy 'slaw and a delicious pork pie to sink your teeth into! So without further ado, here's our latest delicio...
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, have you got plans? We like to take national days like Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day and so on, and make them into days filled with delicious food. There's no better way to show your love than by making a yummy meal to enjoy together! Going...
As we're coming to the final weeks of January, have you stuck to your healthy eating resolutions? It's never too late and let's not forget that healthy doesn't mean boring - so let's have a healthy pork pie. As part of a balanced diet, our pies are crafted with delicious sea...
If you've hit the slump January brings, we're here to help. After the excitement of Christmas and the festive flavours, January food doesn't need to taste bland in comparison. Today, we're bringing an idea for your lunches: the pork pie Ploughman's! It's easy and quick...
We're on the final countdown to Christmas, so we're getting all our Christmas food and drink organised so we can settle down and enjoy a fantastic few days filled with friends and family - and food! When considering our Christmas drinks, there's the traditional mulled w...
With Christmas and New Year quickly approaching, one thing is for sure; there'll be quite a few parties coming up for both family and friends. When asking around pork pie HQ, it's clear that the buffet is the hero of the season! With minimal culinary expertise and fuss free, what staples s...
Don't get us wrong, a traditional turkey Christmas dinner is delicious. But, pork pies are easier and quicker to cook and will give you more time to enjoy your Christmas morning without waking up at the crack of dawn and - dare we say it - are way more yummy! So, without further ado, here'...
We've always looked enviously upon our American friends this time of year when they get a Thanksgiving feast - so this year we've decided that we're going to throw our own dinner party this week following the 'friends-giving' trend. We're planning to use many elements o...
The Christmas lights are starting to light up Yorkshire and with that special festive buzz in the air, it's time to get our Christmas recipes sorted. This cranberry sauce recipe is not only ideal for the big day, but also for the festivities leading up to the 25th - with family and friends visi...
Lately, we've been craving a cheese board with pork pies, chutney, crisps and crackers. We've planned to invite friends round this weekend, get some board games out and enjoy a delicious cheese board! Whilst we're not fussy about the cheese eaten (though we're pretty devoted to m...
We've been loving posting our pork pie recipes over the last few weeks into our new recipe section. We admit that we end up in the same routine of how to eat our pie but whenever the season changes, there's a new lease of life in our office and we switch up our routine! The weather...
One of our life mottos has always been that 'brunch is always a good idea.' We stand by this, and wanted to see how we could incorporate our beloved pork pies into our brunch. Whilst some may never have had a pork pie brunch before, let us run you through our thinking: 1. pork pies...
Halloween in Yorkshire has become a bigger and bigger event every year. Though haunted houses and trick or treating is a lot of fun, it's always the food aspect of Halloween we're the most interested in! Inviting friends and family round and having 'spooky' buffet style party foo...
Our eyes lit up when we saw this Australian tradition of a 'pie floater.' In general, if a recipe involves a pork pie, we'll try it. We do find that we love soup during the autumn/ winter months to warm us through on a cold lunch or dinner time. The problem is that soup never fills us...
You might have noticed by now that we're pretty huge fans of Autumn. We love cosy nights in by the fire, a crisp morning when Jack Frost has made everything just that little bit more magical and the colourful leaves causing everything to be seen in a warm pretty light. We ignore those that say...
As we're coming into that time of year where everyone seems to get the sniffles, we thought we'd share a wellness recipe for a bean and kale salad. Leafy greens are important to pack in when you're feeling under the weather because they're packed full of vitamins, minerals and fi...
Warm food on a cold winter evening is a must. Warm up your pork in the oven and get some veggies roasting - the perfect easy meal. A short prep time is something we love to see and then let it roast in the oven and voilà! A tasty and nutritious tea....