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Driffield Market

Set on the Yorkshire Wolds, Driffield farmers market brings in producers from around Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This popular market is always busy and has a friendly atmosphere. Visit organic growers Barmston Organics, rare breed pork producers Three little Pigs and smoked fishery Yoadwath from Kirbymoorside.

Also here are Bullivants who make delicious home made gluten free pork pies from their own pork and The Grange who produce fruit liqueurs and supply their own beef. Award winning organic bread makers Side Oven bakery have a range of breads and cakes. Also at Driffield farmers market cheese producers, lamb and game, specialist sausage butcher and fresh fish.

Driffield Farmers Market (YO25 9DN) is held on the first Saturday of every month.

The Triton at Sledmere

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Steak and Ale Pie - from Lance the chef at The Triton Inn

Make the pastry with 1 kilo plain flour with 500gs of trex ( we always use trex )
Bind together with water then put in the fridge until later.
Any left over pastry freezes perfectly.

Put about 1 kilo good stewing steak in a saucepan along with 1 tablespoon garlic puree , 1 tablespoon of Bovril paste , 1 table spoon of Worcestershire sauce and a little freshly milled black pepper. Just cover with beer , we always use Wold Top Bitter but any bitter will do. Simmer gently for about 2 hours or until the meat is just done , thicken with traditional Bisto powder , NEVER use gravy granules , they will make it too salty.

Allow this to cool in the fridge over night , it is much better used the next day. Transfer the meat mixture to a large serving dish or 6 individual pie dishes and top with the pastry rolled out to about quarter of an inch , don't roll it too thinly. Brush with beaten egg and bake for about 40 minutes in a moderate oven.
Please don't leave out the garlic puree , it really does improve the flavour BUT fresh garlic is not suitable as it is too strong.
Enjoy!

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The Triton at Sledmere

With a comfortable and friendly atmosphere and excellent service the Triton at Sledmere on the Yorkshire Wolds is filled with antique pictures and china. Worth a visit without the delicious food they serve.
Forget the sandwiches which are perfectly acceptable instead head for the main meals. Lamb shanks in a rich sauce, with meat that just falls off the bone. Delicate sea bass served with kiwi fruit salsa, not too hot but a refreshing accompaniment. No boring dry chicken here, but perfectly cooked chicken breast in a creamy tarragon sauce. But my favourite is the belly pork beautifully tender with proper crackling, set on a bed of apple mash and served with gravy.

There is also a choice of vegetarian dishes including ravioli in a tomato sauce. The home made soup of the day varies from curried parsnip and roasted pepper and tomato.

Leave room for the seasonal puddings. We shared raspberry brulee and summer pudding. they made a perfect ending to a lovely meal.
Tel. 01377 236 078

Blackberry, apple and Elderberry Jelly

Weigh 6 llbs (2700g) of fruit. Add blackberries to a large pan. Take the berries of the elderberry stalks using a fork, add to the pan. Chop the apples and cut into quarters (no need to peel or core), add to the pan. Pour over 1 pint (575ml) of water. Cook gently until all the fruit is soft. Pour liquid through a sieve. For every 1 pint (575ml) of water add 1llb (450g) of sugar. Stir and cook gently until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil and test for setting (add some liquid to a cold plate and check for setting. This takes between 5 and 10 minutes. Bottle and seal.

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Favourite products

Yorkshire based Mackenzies Smokehouse produce a range of smoked food, including, fish, meat and game. Forget other dry smoked mackerel, Mackenzies smoked mackerel is juicy and fresh. The plain mackerel is nice, peppered mackerel nicer, but bets of all is smoked mackerel with basil - delicious. Buy from farm shops locally, including Manor Farm Hutton Cranswick, otherwise order online.