The Wensleydale Creamery, based in Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire dales, are opening a brand-new cheese tasting area; ‘A Taste of Yorkshire’.
Calling all cheese lovers, this is your time to shine. The Wensleydale Creamery are giving you the opportunity to undergo a cheese experience as part of their already popular visitor centre.
'A Taste of Yorkshire' will allow guests to sample an extensive range of their award-winning cheeses, all perfectly paired alongside a range of delicious local produce.
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Opening on Thursday 28th July 2022, the tasting experience is part of the Creamery's exciting investment plans which will bring in visitors from far and wide.
One thing's for sure, this is a must visit for all foodies who are especially partial to a cheeky cheese board.
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So, what's on the menu? You'll have the pleasure of tasting a range of deliciously crumbly Wensleydale cheeses whilst learning how they're made, what gives each cheese it's unique taste and texture, and pointers on what to pair perfectly with each dairy delight.
There will also be a retail space showcasing all the products that you've sampled so you can pick up your favourites to devour back at home.
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Trish Cannon, Director of the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, said: “As the UK’s flagship cheese visitor experience, we’re always looking at ways to continue to update and evolve our offering. It’s all about making our guest’s visit as enjoyable and memorable as possible, providing them the opportunity to learn more about our cheese range and impart our knowledge of how best to eat and pair with other amazing local food and drink."
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“We’re excited to see our vision of the new space come to life and look forward to welcoming more guests to the Creamery to see all the incredible work that goes on behind the scenes, and of course to taste all the delicious local produce.”
The Creamery are also launching a loyalty card for the ultimate cheese lover which will give free entry for a whopping 12 months.
For more information, take a look at the Creamery's website.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
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This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
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What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
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The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Clementine Hall -
27th July 2022 
