We at Vale of Mowbray would like to introduce Lee, a local blogger and foodie who wants to share some exciting recipes to accompany our Pork Pies, but before we dive into Lee's creative genius, we asked her to introduce herself, here's what she had to say... The great Julia Child once s...
When we think of British summer time, we think Pimms, walking on the beach with a Mr Whippy and Wimbledon. The games begin next week on July 1st and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for sunny weather. Summer might have begun a few weeks ago now, but it really start...
With Summer coming up, everyone in the office is booking their summer holidays and so we're all throwing ideas out about where to visit! The natural wonders of the world came up - Niagara Falls, The Grand Canyon and so on - which led us to think a little closer to home. What are Yorkshire's natural...
Not only does spring bring around the warmer weather which urges us to get outside but also the countryside comes to life! The flowers bloom, lambs skip across fields and there's a feeling of being renewed. This combination means that we absolutely getting out and about in the countryside and though...
As active members of our local community we like to visit those around us who don’t always have the opportunity to get out and meet us at the many events we attend. With this in mind we arranged to visit the residents and st...
Following on from the release of our amazing new piccalilli pork pie and spicy piccalilli pork pies, we spoke to Carl Barker our Senior Development Technologist about the process of brining these pies to market. Q&A...
As avid pork pie fans, we've been having debates in the office and bakery about what our favourite pies are and how we enjoy eating them - with what condiments. We wanted your opinion too; so let us know on Twitter,...
So this year already seems like it's been a massive whirlwind and it's only March! As I write this I am on a plane bound for Barcelona where I will be racing the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday as well as catching up with all my Spanish ASICS FrontRunner team mates. This...
Here at the Vale we have been baking pies for over 90 years and though it was about time we held a history day to showcase all the archive photos we have from over the years. The event was held in conjunction with the #FriendsOfLeeming at their community...
You may have seen that this week is British Pie Week. We've spent the week enjoying our Yorkshire pork pies and celebrating World Book Day too! Also, we've been catching up with brand ambassador, Chris. Taking part in duathlons and powermans, we cau...
Happy British Pie week everyone! Aka: the best week of the entire year. Now, pork pies are, of course, not to just be enjoyed one week a year. A year round treat, pop them in your Summer picnic or enjoy in winter with some winter veggies and a generous heaping of gravy. With such versatility, wha...
We've spoken about the history of the pork pie before, but we just find it so interesting and wanted to share it with you! The first recorded recipe of the pork pie goes back to 1390. We always knew that pork pies are food fit for a king and this confirms it! It was in King Richard II's royal kit...
You might hear today of the phrase ''Blue Monday'' being thrown around today. We don't agree there's such a thing. Every third Monday in January is called blue Monday. It's named as such because apparently it's the most ''depressing'' day of the year. We're freezing from the colder weather settin...
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you had a great festive season and are looking forward to 2019. With so much going on this year, there's lots to look forward to. We thought we would go through this and give you a few ideas on things to do - make sure you remember your pork pie picnic! Leeds Ic...
Hopefully, from social media and our last blog you'll know all about one of our brand ambassadors Chris. He has now decided to start training for Powerman - one of the most gruelling races which he will tell you all about in this blog. When we're arranging pork pie deliveries to fuel him through tra...
Not too long ago, we read about a Christmas tradition from Leicestershire. We immediately knew that it would be something that we would definately do for our 2018 Christmas breakfast. If you usually sit watching a Christmas film eating your selection box out of your stocking, this will be slightl...
Hopefully, you're already getting excited for Christmas - it's officially less than a month to go! There's so much to do in the county that we wanted to put together our key things to do, just to make sure you don't miss anything! What's your favourite thing to do in Yorkshire this time of year?...
You might have seen that this month, we've been celebrating our 90th anniversary baking delicious pork pies in Yorkshire. We now bake over 80 million pork pies a year and we couldn't achieve that without every single member of our wonderful team. We had a chat with three members from our team to ask...
Hopefully you saw our blog post all about our Ultra Marathon runner Holly, her top tips and adventures- well, now we're introducing Chris, our marathon runner and all round sport...
Based in Yorkshire, Struggle Events organise top quality cycling events around Yorkshire - as the name suggests, though the scenery is beautiful, the rides are definitely a struggle to challenge riders. We provide our pork pies for their sportives to encour...
Get your party hats on and prepare your best singing voice; it’s our 90th birthday! We now bake 80 million pies every year here in our Yorkshire bakery, concentrating on getting the perfect bake on every pie. To mark our 90...
With every changing season, there's something to look forward to. As we move into Autumn, not only are we excited for comforting warm pork pies and cosy jumpers, but also for the stunning scenery that we get to appreciate here with Yorkshire's Autumn colours. Everywhere we look in the Autumn mont...
If you've been following us on social media (shameless plus - but we're loving posting on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook right now) you mig...
We love researching events happening around Yorkshire and, as the rain starts to be falling more frequently. However, we've been hearing reports of sunshine in the coming weeks as we get another wave of Summer! So, we couldn't help researching events in the coming weeks that we can enjoy. We wanted...
Every year on August 1st, we find ourselves celebrating Yorkshire Day with a sense of pride that we're a true Yorkshire business and spend the day reflecting on why Yorkshire is called, ''God's Own County.'' So, here's our top ten favourite things about Yorkshire... The divers...
Summer is well and truly underway, so we're spending more time outdoors either on foot, on wheels or in the beer gardens! There's so much to see and do, so we wanted to dedicate this blog to the great outdoors this summer - most are very active, so don't forget your rucksack full of pork pies!...
We've put together quite a few Yorkshire guides (did you see our recent 'things to do in Yorkshire this Summer?' blog?) but since it's summer and we've been planning some trips, we thought we'd concentrate on our top Yorkshire co...
With the World Cup almost here, there's an excitement building among football fans to see games between the best players in the world. Whether you'll be glued to your screens for every match or will just be tuning in to the England games, you're going to need to get into the spirit with our Russian...
Summer is so close - officially starting next week, so we're getting excited about sun, garden parties, pork pies, pork pies in the sun at garden parties... you get the idea. We realise we say this at the start of every season (call us biased) but there's no where better than Yorkshire in summer....
The Royal Wedding is this weekend and we find ourselves caught up amongst the excitement - what will the dress be like? What songs will play? But, of course, we can't be alone as all the foodies out there wonder - what do the Royals eat at a sit down wedding meal? During the Duke and Duchess of Camb...
The month of May brings a hope of sunnier days, a Royal Wedding, Tour de Yorkshire and two - yes two - bank holidays. What are you going to do with your bank holidays? We've been having a look at what's on, so we thought we'd share our findings with you and give you some inspiration for getting out...
Whenever this time of year rolls around, cycling fever seems to grip the county as we await the Tour de Yorkshire. This year it's held from Thursday 3rd May to Sunday 6th May - will you be watching? The men's course covers 442 miles in four stages (one stage a day) and the women's course covers 159...
You might have seen us on Channel 5's program, 'Made in Yorkshire' and seen the presenter of the show John Prescott driving through our beautiful county to our factory, located in Leeming Bar. The aerial shots of Yorkshire reminded us of what a beautiful place we live in and now the sun has started...
When we were asked if we were interested in being on Channel 5's program 'Made in Yorkshire,' we couldn't wait for our pies to be in the spotlight! A proud Yorkshire business, it was amazing for us to be picked out among a few other 'most famous factories' they go behind the scenes at our factory to...
We can never get over how diverse our beloved county is - with a wealth of landscapes (the Moors, Dales, cities and seasides) there comes an array of activities that will suit everyone! As we lead up to Easter, we're excited for family fun and having time to spend with friends. In preparation, we've...
When the weathers rather dreary outside (we love Yorkshire - but ROLL ON SUMMER) it's hard to motivate ourselves to get out of our comfort zones, put on some work out gear and head outside to train. Whilst afterwards, we skip home with happy endorphin's buzzing around our bodies, it's the getting ou...
Happy New Year everyone! If you're back to work and looking forward to achieving your resolutions in 2018, we're on the same page. One of our main resolutions (along with our continued quest to find the best pork pie accompaniment - we just can't stop finding different combinations that we love!) is...
When thinking of Christmas and getting excited about the festive season, our minds always seem to wander back to the mountains of cheese and pork pies we consume at this time of year. Don't get us wrong, they're year-round foods, but in front of a fire, with some cranberries and the Christmas tree l...
You may be aware that our pork pie HQ is in Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire. We love it here and getting involved in the community is incredibly important to us, which is why we've recently made a donation of a projector to Aiskew Primary School in Leeming Bar. Aiskew Primary School are delighted that...
"Remember, remember the fifth of November" You'll probably have heard this rhyme time and time again if you went to primary school in the UK, these days we celebrate the 5th November by wrapping up warm and going to a bonfire and watching the fireworks. In this blog we'll look at the story of bon...
Each year when carving a pumpkin, it always occurs to us that there's so much waste when the whole inner of the pumpkin gets thrown in the bin. So this year, we've decided to be prepared and get some recipes together before the 31st of October to utilise the whole pumpkin. A pork pie with a pumpkin...
It's that time of the year again when your social feeds will be filled of friends in lederhosen - it's Oktoberfest. The event is the world's largest Volksfest and held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. A 16-18 day festival, over 6 million people flock to Germany to attend every year. In 2013, 7....
Autumn is almost upon us (officially beginning on the 22nd September.) For those that are still upset over Britain's rainy summer and clinging onto the fact summer might eventually happen, think of all the fun we can have in Autumn! The fires are lit in the pubs, cosy nights in, bonfire night, Hallo...
Even though the weather is turning a tad chilly, here in Yorkshire we're all still out and about this month getting up to all sorts of sports! After all the training, reward yourself with a tasty craft beer and a pork pie - we're fancying a cheese and pickle pie. Running On the 3rd September i...
Next week marks the end of the long summer holiday. Whether it's your child going back to school or yourself as a teacher, it's easy to get stuck in the daily grind of making the same standard sandwiches. We know on a morning it's hard to get ready for school - especially after 6 weeks, we all get o...
When we heard this week is National Afternoon Tea Week, well, we just knew this was something we had to get involved in. Put simply; if it's a celebration that includes food, Vale of Mowbray HQ are celebrating it. Our top three requirements of our quintessentially British afternoon tea include scone...
With the Festival season upon us, we've been considering the issue surrounding delicious festival food. A campfire and BBQ restrict what you can make yourselves, but lets not lie, a can of beans or spaghetti hoops for four days in a row is not fun. So, we've come up with some good tasting, easy to m...
Happy International Beer Day! (IBD) Here at Vale of Mowbray, we're pretty keen on a tasty craft beer and pork pie combination. The IBD is described by those behind the day as 'the most beloved day of universal celebration.' The location of the event? Planet Earth. Which is your favourite beer?...
As you'll know, celebrating Yorkshire is something we like to do year-round. But every August 1st when Yorkshire Day comes around, we love to push the boat out with celebrations for our county (spoiler: it does involve pork pie.) But what is Yorkshire Day? Why do we celebrate and what events can you...
With Summer upon us here in the UK (most of the time!) we've been gathering together the best Summer recipes to accompany a pork pie for dinner. Make some extra and take some with you to work the next day in your lunchbox. All quick, easy, with fresh and healthy ingredients, we present to you: Va...
In 1928, we baked our first pork pies in Leeming Bar. However, the humble pork pie has been a staple in diets for centuries, so we wanted to delve a little deeper and take a look at the pork pie through the years. The first time we can trace the word 'pie' by The Oxford English Dictionary...
Wimbledon qualifying matches have started this week, is anyone else already hooked? Whether you're lucky enough to attend any of the games over the next few weeks or you're planning to support the matches from home, there's one common factor you need to consider - the spread of food you're going to...
The sun keeps popping in and out and whenever it shines, we always get the camping itch. There's few places as beautiful as Yorkshire in the summertime, so we've come up with our top glamping spots - because everyone loves a hair wash and a comfy bed... Swinton Bivouac A good o...
Fancy winning a hamper of pork pies just like this one? Then you need to enter our current competition... #PieFace To enter, just do what these pie fans have done and follow our social channels:...
It's Father's Day this week, and if you're stuck for ideas for a gift, we've got you covered. Instead of a material gift this year, perhaps spend some time with him and give him a gift to remember with a gentleman's afternoon tea! With this, there are no rules as to what you can serve, we've seen...
Not that we need to be given an excuse to enjoy gin- but at the end of the week it's World Gin Day! Gins predominant flavour comes from juniper berries- juniperus communis. The name 'gin' actually comes from either the French genièvreot or the Dutch jenever - both of which mean juniper. Franc...
With the summer months upon us, and half term upon us this week, we're planning a few picnics this month! They mainly revolve around- you guessed it- pork pies, but we wanted to talk you through everything you must pack in your picnic basket and where to go for a picturesque picnic!...
Fancy a road trip this Summer? There's so many routes to take around Yorkshire, here's three of our favourite routes.... Goathland If you're a fan of Heartbeat or Harry Potter, you might want to make a trip to the moorland village that's made it onto the big screen. T...
As we move into Spring and Summer, the countryside is a beautiful place to go. However, if you've ever been lost in the middle of the field because every stone wall in Yorkshire looks the same and everyone's arguing because "I'm sure we've seen that sheep before"- you'll know the importan...
It's the launch day of Tour de Yorkshire tomorrow- and thankfully it lands on a bank holiday so everyone can go down to support the riders and have fun at the celebrations around Yorkshire! Stage One is a 173km ride from Bridlington to Scarborough with climbs up the Côte de Garrowby Hill and Cô...
After hosting Tour de France in 2014, here in Yorkshire we've pretty much crowned ourselves as King of the UK cycle routes. With such an abundance of countryside; the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors and part of the Peak District National Park are all within the borders of Yorkshire. Couple th...
A pork pie is a meal fit for a king- as fans of pork pies, we should thank King Richard II's kitchen for the first recorded recipe for a pork pie in 1390. Richard II became King aged 10 in 1377 after his brother Edward of Angoulême died when Richard was three- making him second in line to the thron...
If you're looking for some activities this Easter holiday, we've put together our top seven Yorkshire events over the season. Whether you're wanting fun for the family, for the kids or something for yourself, there's something for everyone....
If wintry evenings snuggled up by the fire are starting to lose their shine, then no problem. With the warmth of spring we’re ready to get you back out and about experiencing nature up close, by camping. One thing Yorkshire has plenty of is camping grounds - you are literally spoilt for choice - s...
We’re foodies here at Vale of Mowbray, and there’s no good us trying to hide it. In fact, we’re not very good at keeping quiet about our love for all things scrumptious and delicious, so we’ve decided to share our upcoming diary highlights for foodies. If you love good food, and want to cele...
Found in 2006, foodies festival was created to celebrate local food and allow foodies everywhere to watch Michelin star and top chefs to coo...
Now winter seems firmly behind us, it seems a perfect time to put on the hiking boots and remember what we love about Yorkshire. And on our doorstep is the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Here are three of our favourite walks, starting from an easy gentle stroll, through a moderate day walk, to a good ch...
All hail the almighty, yet humble, pork pie. It’s an absolute delicious feast on its own, but sometimes it’s nice to add a certain little pizzazz and an additional savoury twist. Frankly, if you can eat it then chances are it’ll go well with a Vale of Mowbray Pork Pie, whether it’s a favou...
Whilst we're firm believers pie should be eaten and appreciated all year round, there's one week in which pie takes center stage and reaches the level of appreciation it truly deserves- British Pie Week. Whilst we could never pick favourites between our 7 ranges of pies, we would like an unbiased de...
The daffodils are starting to burst in to life, we’re having cause to remember that the sun can shine after all, and the feeling of new life is in the air. Take a look at our ideas for a wonderful Yorkshire Spring Day Out, and get out and make the most of time with family and friends in the fresh...
Spring is in the air, and it’s a time to start rekindling the fitness regime outside of the gym. Make the most of the fresh air as you pump the legs and burn off the pork pie calories with our selection of Yorkshire runs in Spring 2017. Canal Canter 11th March 2017: http://www....
When pancake day comes around, every year the main question on our lips is always ‘what toppings do you get?’ Whilst admittedly, we usually default back to good old lemon and sugar, this year, we’re wanting to get out of our comfort zone a little bit. This might end in more of a chocolatey mes...
Sometimes you need something quick, something to fill the belly when work has been hard, the kids have required full-on attention, or you’re simply a little tired. Eating well when life’s pressures stack up and leave you reaching for the take-away menu, but we’ve got another idea. Pork pies ma...
Mmm…there aren’t many combos that go as well together as pork pie and beer. If you’re a true Yorkshire lad or lass then this is your heritage, in a marriage made in heaven. Check out our favourite pairings of pork pie and Yorkshire beer that celebrate everything ‘Yorkshire’: 187...
With the festivities of Christmas behind you, you won’t be the only one feeling a little glum this January. The easiest way to shake away those January Blues is to get out an about, book a weekend or a day away, and perk up the spirits. With all that it has to offer, we reckon that Yorkshire is th...
The goose got fat, the turkey was stuffed, and you’re now left groaning that your favourite jeans don’t fit. You’re not wanting to slump down in to the January blues, but your usual treats (Vale of Mowbray Pork Pie anyone?!) need a healthy twist if you want to ensure a sense of satisfaction al...
We’re not naïve enough to think you’ll ever have much, if any, left over pork pie – what a heinous crime that would be. But if you’ve got leftovers from other meals, how can you jazz them up to serve alongside your pork pie to make a new and exciting meal? We’ve picked our three favourite...
Cheeks are getting rosy, and the festive spirit is in the air. Yorkshire at Christmas time is a pleasure to be part of. Whether you’re looking for a opportunity to sup glühwein as you browse a Christmas market, or an opportunity to visit Father Christmas, or simply a chance to enjoy the season, t...
Winter is upon us and what better to do on a damp, cold Yorkshire winter day than enjoy a spot of baking. It’s time to dust off the scales and channel your inner Mary Berry and bake up some Wintery Wonders. Delicious Apple Crumble with a Twist Coming home after a winter walk t...
You can’t go far wrong in the ‘getting them to eat it’ stakes than simply serving up a Vale of Mowbray snack pork pie adorned with a “cake pick”, or flag sporting their favourite character. But let’s face it, the average 2016 parent feels the weight of nutritional judgement from prying e...
A marriage made in heaven is a Vale of Mowbray pork pie served with a good chunk of cheese and a deliciously savoury apple chutney. Lunchtimes don’t get much better than that. But tracking down the best chutney to earn its place in your heart can be a tall order. Whi...
As the nights draw in and all too often we arrive home with feet that need stamping back to life, you need something warming to get going again. If you’ve not tried a hearty hunk of pork pie enjoyed alongside a warming fragrant mulled wine then you’re missing out o...
Whether you’re about to head out in to the damp cold November air, or returning with faces alight with the wonders of the fireworks they’ve seen, coming up trumps on the best Bonfire Night yummy treats is essential. Get the gathering off to a warming start by heating through your favourite au...
This October spooking things are a-happening in Yorkshire. Whether you’re looking to scare your teenager in to behaving, get shocked with your friends for a laugh, or something mildly spooky for the young ones, you’ll find it. Pack up a thermos of hot chocolate, grab some filling pork pies, and...
At Vale of Mowbray, we’ve been baking pork pies since 1928. Forgive our lack of humility but that makes us pretty sure we know what works when it comes to pork pie accompaniments. We’ve had ample time to nail down our favourite accompaniments. We’ve had a great deal of fun recently reading...
We’re in England: it rains. Fact. However, staying cooped up inside on a rainy day with zero plans in place can be a sure fire way to ensure family disharmony. Fortunately, we’ve got some suggestions that will brighten up those wet weather plans in Yorkshire. Take a Day Trip...
Whatever your small people are in to, Yorkshire has something to offer. In fact, we’re so fortunate with the array of days out in Yorkshire that our young people are probably some of the most discerning when they step outside the county. Spoilt for choice - from history to wildlife, nature and urb...
We had a great time last week at the Rio Heroes Homecoming Parade in Leeds - not only did we get to be part of the parade itself, we took our Pie Van along to bring a taste of traditional Yorkshire baking to the big city! Some of our favourite pics from the day are below; if you tried our pork pi...
Autumn is creeping in, and with it, the dark evenings. Coming up with things to do to entertain the family on those chillier evenings after dark can be tricky. Vale of Mowbray have done the hard work for you and come up with our own Top Dark Night Events for you and yo...
Yorkshire is a county with a rich tradition in the arts. With our long cultural history, with influences from both close at hand, the wider UK, and of course from abroad, as a county we have a wealth of art and culture to explore throughout the year right on our doorst...
If you’re looking for something a little different after a season of thumping bass beats on the festival scene then it’s time to check out Yorkshire’s slightly different festivals. We’re fortunate to live in an area rich with festival offerings, and Vale of Mow...
If the start of the second round of sporting giants showcasing at the Paralympics in Rio has whet your appetite then rest assured, you don’t have to go long-haul to get the sports fix you’re looking for. Rio may have played host to the Olympics, and is currently hu...
If you’re thinking summer is over and festival season is finished, you couldn’t be more wrong. Some of the very best festivals hit Yorkshire in September, so unpack that tent, hunt down the best port-a-loos, and get right back in to the festival vibe. Here are our...
With many of the schools in our region going back this week, it's time to think about packed lunches and break-time snacks again. It's so easy to get into a daily grind of making the same old sandwiches - who has time to put together elaborate lunches every day anyway? - but it's easier than you mig...
The final instalment of our culinary adventure, we wanted to spend a bit more time in South America and bring you some delicious side dishes from this part of the world. With distinctive spices and fresh flavours, we think they make a great twist on a traditional meal. Coconut Rice...
Continuing our round-the-world culinary adventure, we've taken a look at the best asian-inspired flavours to pair with a Yorkshire pork pie. There are some great twists on classic fruit and vegetable accompaniments, proving that pork pie dishes don't always have to be traditional! Miso-gl...
As part of our foodie series this summer, we're looking at international accompaniments from around the world that are great to eat with our pork pies. We're really lucky in Yorkshire however to have a lot of great producers right on our doorstep, and with food festival season in full swing it's the...
With the Olympics taking place over the next few weeks, we thought it was the perfect time to think about international flavours and how they pair with our pork pies. Brazil is our first port of call on this culinary journey, so here are some of our suggestions for Brazilian side dishes to eat with...
The 1st of August is of course Yorkshire Day - when we celebrate all things great about this wonderful corner of the world. It's the perfect excuse to have a big get-together with family and friends, so we've put together a Yorkshire Day banquet menu, using some of our very favourite foods from arou...
The school summer holidays are finally here, and with the weather looking so great it's the perfect time to head to the coast and enjoy all the seaside has to offer. We're lucky to have several great seaside towns here in Yorkshire, so take a look at our top events and activities below and add them...
The sun is blazing outside, the school holidays are about to start, and the Olymics in Rio are just around the corner - it's the perfect time to try your hand at a new sport and take advantage of some of the wonderful clubs and societies our region has to offer. We've rounded up some of the activiti...
Festival season is upon us once again, and we can't wait to visit some of our favourite Yorkshire towns and cities to soak up some culture - and quite possibly some delicious local food! Here are our must-attend Yorkshire festivals of 2016, from June through to August! Grassington Festiva...
We're currently running a competition to win some of our delicious Yorkshire pork pies - to enter, all you have to do is tell us what you love to eat your pork...
Whether you’re an avid football fan or you don’t know your offside from your penalty shootout, it’s pretty hard to avoid the tournament currently gripping Europe. If it’s not on the television it’s being talked about in the newspapers, so you may as well get behind it and enjoy the occasio...
We’re so lucky here in Yorkshire to have dozens of amazing food producers right on our doorstep. In fact, you can get everything you need for an amazing picnic locally, and to prove it we’ve listed our “dream team” of picnic foods. Now….to go out and buy them! Vale of Mowbray Po...
Sometimes you just need to let off some steam at the weekend, and with the weather getting nicer (we’ve had no rain here today despite the forecast!) there’s plenty of opportunity to get outdoors and get active. We’ve put together some amazing days out for families who want to get off the beat...
What stunning weather we’ve had today in Yorkshire - a great end to half term, although it’s a shame we’re all back to work and school tomorrow when the forecast is set to be nice this week! We’ve been exploring some of our region’s finest towns and cities this week to bring you our top li...
If you’re going to try one of our recommended cycling routes around Yorkshire this weekend, you’ll need some delicious snacks to keep you going on the way. From getting enough carbohydrates to hydrating properly, it’s much easier to eat little and often than one big meal, so with than in mind,...
We’ve written about delicious beers that go well with our pork pies before, but for today’s post we thought we’d focus on our favourite region - Yorkshire! - and spotlight some of the pairings we’ve discovered through rigorous experimentation. It’s a hard life, but someone’s got to do it...
Malham Tarn Malham Tarn is well known for its stunning scenery, and there’s a great simple bike ride around the tarn that the whole family will enjoy. It’s mostly on a lane with a small bit of road cycling on a quiet road, and at just 4 miles it’s perfect for beginners. The...
If the recent Tour de Yorkshire has inspired you to get out on your bike, you’ll love our pick of the top cycling cafes around the region. There’s nothing like a cup of tea and slice of cake after an epic ride to make the weekend complete after all! Tan Hill Inn Dating back...
If you’re watching the Tour de Yorkshire this weekend you have plenty of choice when it comes to location. Taking in over 500km of roads through some of the region’s most picturesque towns and villages, it’s a great excuse to get out and enjoy everything Yorkshire has to offer. As a local food...
If you've been watching the London Marathon today you might be inspired to get outside and go for a run. Whether you're a long-distance superstar, a park-run weekender or you're just starting out you'll need some tasty snacks to recharge, so here are our favourites! A Mini Pork Pie...
here’s nothing we like more than getting out into the Yorkshire countryside for a hike (with a backpack full of pork pies of course!) - with so much beautiful scenery on our doorstep we’re spoilt for choice! If there’s one thing serious walkers know however, your kit is everything, and come ra...
The sun is finally shining here in North Yorkshire, and although it’s not meant to last all week we’re hoping for a better weekend and some time spent out and about. It’s definitely getting to picnic season, so we’ve put together some of our top picnic spots in Yorkshire to give you some adv...
Easter may have been and gone, but half term is still under way. With one (or two!) weeks of holiday stretching out ahead, here are our top family days out over the break. Eureka An absolutely great day out for kids and parents alike, Eurek...
If you have the family over this Easter weekend but you’re not sure what to cook, we’ve got you sorted with our easy 3-course lunch idea. Each course is super-simple and low on cooking, and with a pork pie taking centre stage for the main, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enj...
At Vale of Mowbray we’re huge fans of getting out and about in Yorkshire, whether hiking and cycling in the dales, or exploring some of our beautiful market towns. With spring on its way and the Tour de Yorkshire just around the corner, we’re celebrating with a brand new competition to win a Val...
With the 2016 Tour de Yorkshire getting underway next month, we’ve noticed lots of avid cyclists out on the roads of our beautiful county - training for the big day perhaps! If you want to get out on your bike and you live in Yorkshire, take a look at our top resources for cycling routes in your a...
This Sunday, why not treat your Mum to the very best in local gifts? We’ve put together our top 5 from Yorkshire suppliers, so you can pamper your Mum and give her the best that Yorkshire has to offer! Luxury Candles Candles are always a great gift, and we love these adorable...
We make a variety of pork pie flavours here at Vale of Mowbray, and our development team are always on the look-out for new combinations to expand our range. We recently asked our customers on social media what flavour combinations they'd like to see, an...
We had snow in Yorkshire over the weekend, and with more on the horizon it’s got us thinking about hot dinners, and hot pork pies of course! It wouldn’t be a proper dinner without a decent accompaniment however, so here are our top hot serving suggestions for a Vale of Mowbray pork pie....
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we think it’s time to ditch the usual cheesy cards and heart-shaped chocolates and get your loved one something they’d really enjoy. Nothing says “I love you” more than delicious food, so here are our top foodie gifts for pork pie fans. Fat...
Pancake day is a holiday that pretty much everyone looks forward to. Even though we don’t get a day off work, there’s nothing more fun that making a huge pile of pancakes and scoffing the lot. If you’re a little bored of the usual lemon and sugar combination and want to take your pancakes to t...
You’re never very far from a rainy day in the UK, but you won’t be stuck for things to do - in Yorkshire at least - if you take a look at some of our favourite outings below. We’ve scoured the county to find family-friendly activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained, and the adults...
If your New Year’s Resolution is to get 2016 off to a healthy start, you might wonder if you can still enjoy our delicious Yorkshire pork pies. Made with delicious pork and a hot water-crust pastry case, they're packed full of protein and make a nutritious treat as part of a balanced diet. But wha...
If you’re on a health kick this January and trying to cut down on alcohol, you might think it’s tough to find a booze-free tipple to go with your favourite foods. Well, we’ve put together our top 5 tipples that go wonderfully well with our Yorkshire pork pies. Read on to be inspired…...
It may be the first day back at work after Christmas, but we're beating those Monday morning blues with a brand new competition that pork pie fans will love! We're giving away an epic pork pie birthday cake to one lucky winner, delivered to you in time for your birthday! Just like the one in the...
If you’re a bit fed up of having turkey year after year and long for something different, why not try some of our alternative Christmas dinner recipes? After all, it’s silly to slave over a hot stove for hours on end when you could have a simple, delicious and easy-to-make dinner instead. Read o...
A Festive Hamper One of the most thoughtful gifts anyone can receive is a custom-made festive hamper, full of all their favourite foods and maybe a few things they haven’t tried! We recommend adding our Festive Pork Pie, some Shepherd’s Purse Yorkshire cheese, a good chutney...
As the festive season gets well underway, we’ve been planning our outings over the next couple of weekends. After all, the weather is mild and there’s lots of Christmas shopping still to be done! Here are our top picks for events taking place up until Christmas Eve, so you’ll never find yo...
As proud Yorkshire bakers, we attend shows and festivals across the region to promote our traditional pork pies, and we love to post new recipes and serving suggestions on social media. One of the questions we’re most commonly asked is: Where can I buy Vale of Mowbray pork pies? It would be diff...
In our latest and greatest competition, we're giving away a fabulous Vale of Mowbray Winter Food Hamper, packed full of lovely seasonal food, including our delicious pork pies! There are several ways to enter, from Liking us on Facebook to signing up to our mailing list each of which gives you an...
Now the weather's turned chilly, it's the perfect time to have a lovely hot pork pie for your tea. Our Yorkshire pork pies lend themselves to being heated up, so here are our simple instructions for oven heating one of our individual pies. To heat your Individual Pork Pie: Pre-heat oven to 18...
There’s nothing better on a winter’s evening than a hot pork pie and accompanying beer. It’s total comfort food - an easy tea that leaves you with a warm and happy glow inside. We’ve already looked at beer pairings for our Yorkshire pork pies, but today we’re going to focus on seasonal bee...
It’s the night of the year we all look forward to, when it’s worth it braving the cold night air to see some amazing fireworks! Whether you’re staying home or going to a local bonfire, we’ve put together our top Bonfire Night menu to make your 5th of November go off with a bang! P...
Are you entertaining this Halloween? We’ve got some frightfully good Halloween buffet ideas to impress your guests on the scariest night of the year. All of the dishes mix up easily in the kitchen and compliment those tried-and-trusted fall back snacks like crisps and dips or cheese and crackers....
As the weather turns and the nights draw in, we’re hankering after some hearty meals to enjoy in the colder evenings. After all, the clocks go back on Sunday 25th October and it will certainly feel more like winter! To satisfy our cold weather cravings, we’ve put together some of our top seas...
We’ve been making delicious pork pies here in Yorkshire since 1928, and we’re often asked about the ethos behind our brand and how we go about creating our pies. We thought we’d answer some of the most common questions to give you an insight into life here at Vale of Mowbray! What i...
Calling all fans of the great outdoors - we have a fab competition for you! We've had some amazing Vale of Mowbray branded backpacks made, and we're giving one away to a lucky winner, complete with a selection of our delicious pork pies! As huge fans of outdoor activities, our team has been g...
A pork pie is great to enjoy on its own, but it's even better with some delicious accompaniments. We have an ongoing debate at Vale HQ about which is better - gravy, mushy peas or something completely different? We decided to open the debate and conduct a little Twitter poll to see what our custo...
Now the kids are back at school and the weather’s getting cold, it’s even more important to plan some fun days out. Luckily, there are lots of events happening in Yorkshire this October, so we’ve put together our top picks to keep you entertained. The Yorkshire Marathon O...
If you’re watching the rugby world cup with friends, no match day is complete without some delicious snacks to accompany the game. We’ve put together some buffet favourites that are easy to prepare and will wow your guests, so read on and scrum down! Mini Pork Pies Our min...
If you enjoyed our last post on pork pie and light beer pairings, you might like our new forays into pairing our pies with more traditional beer styles. Traditional styles include bitter, stout, porter and the blanke...
If you have children back at school this week you’ve probably been thinking about what kind of packed lunches to send them with. From sandwiches to salad boxes, it’s a trade-off between making something they’ll like and something that’s healthy. A lunch that keeps well without refrigeration...
We specialise in creating delicious pork pies here at Vale of Mowbray, and we know that many of our customers enjoy them with other accompaniments like gravy, peas, a great chutney or something completely different! We’re often asked for recommendations on how to eat...
Pork pies mean different things to different people. For some, it’s having pie and peas at a football match, for others they’re a perfect lunchtime snack. Vale of Mowbray make a delicious range of pork pies in all shapes and sizes, so let’s take a closer look at what’s available and how you...
If you’re heading to Leeds Festival at the end of August, you’ll want to start planning your camping checklist. A big part of camping is deciding what to eat - festivals can be pricey so the more food you take the more you’ll save. We don’t want to live off beans all weekend though - our han...
Camping season is in full swing and it’s finally looking sunny enough to enjoy the great outdoors! We’re packing our tents ready for the weekend, and making a list of all the food we need to take. If you’re doing the same, you’ll love our easy camping meal suggestions. Easy to store and quic...
The summer holidays are in full swing and there’s no end of things to do with the family in Yorkshire. We’ve put together our top 5 local events that shouldn’t be missed, whatever the weather! Brass Bands in Leeds Parks - from 9th August Taking place across Leeds through...
The summer holidays are finally here, not that you’d know it to look out of the window. It may have rained all week but we’re crossing our fingers for some sun this weekend. If you’re thinking of taking a break with the family, take a look at our top Yorkshire glamping spots for a little local...
We Brits love BBQs. No sooner has the sun come out than the BBQ’s out too - no matter how rusty - along with the comedy apron and extra-long cooking utensils. The humble BBQ has come a long way in recent years, with celebrity chefs like Jamie Oliver and Heston Blumenthal sharing their own favo...
We’re so lucky here in Yorkshire with our beautiful countryside - there are dozens of hiking trails and picturesque walks right on our doorstep. Whether you’re ambling round Bolton Abbey or challenging yourself to the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, you’ll need some delicious snacks to keep you going, and...
We’ve been making pork pies in the heart of Yorkshire for over 85 years, so it’s no wonder we think this part of the world has some of the best days out in the country. Here we’ve picked a few of our favourite local activities to keep you entertained at the start of summer - just don’t forge...
People love our pork pies and we just can't make enough of them, so that's why we've started work on the expansion of our factory to make sure no-one misses out on the delicious taste of a Vale of Mowbray pork pie. And we've also been busy looking at our brand, creating a fantastic new design that r...
