Chocolate Week on The Artisan Food Trail

Even we didn’t realise just how much chocolatey loveliness was on our food trail and now after delving deep we’ve found some pretty amazing stuff there and want to share it with you.

Well it is Chocolate Week! 

Cakes

Who can resist a gooey chocolate brownie? Well we know certainly can’t. The ones from #brownies have our full approval The brownies are not available to buy online but a visit to their website gives a list of outlets and markets where you find them.

Not everyone can eat gluten so Monkeypoodle Cake Company comes to the rescue with their totally gluten free creations. Try any of these: Triple Chocolate Cupcake, White Chocolate & Raspberry Cupcake, Monkeypoodle Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies, White Chocolate & Cranberry Cookies
You can buy them all online here

More gluten free options are available from Harnell Cottage Bakes whose Brownies are just divine. We tried them last week so look out for a blog post about them soon.
You can buy from their website here

For cakes like you make at home – that means no nasty ingredients – Nutty Tarts Gifts & Goodies make an array of delicious ‘real cakes’. Choose from Black Dog Chocolate Beer Cake , Chocolate Biscuit Cake , Chocolate Brownies , Chocolate Pecan Cake , Nutty Chocolate Brownies You can buy them all online here

More bakes with the homemade touch are available from Nana's Kitchen. Have a look at their website where you'll find something chocolatey.

As well as making the finest pork sausages and pies, Samphire also have a nice line in sweet treats too
Chocolate Tiffin Buy online here

Confectionery

If cake doesn’t quite hit the spot, you might like to indulge in a slab of Fudge Kitchen’s gloriously creamy fudge.
Choose from these wonderful chocolatey flavours: Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt, After Dinner Mint , Belgian Chocolate Swirl, Double Trouble, Chocolate Classic, Chocolate & Orange, Chocolate Caramel Fudge They can all be purchased online here

For chocolate purists, treat yourself to some handmade chocolates from Bella Cacao. Per Norrgren creates the most wonderfully flavoured ganaches using all natural ingredients which are enrobed in the smoothest high quality chocolate. Details are on the website on where and how to purchase.

For devotees of raw food take a look at Raw Nibbles who produce a range of raw chocolate bars as well as other sweet treats. There are so many to list so do take a look at their website to see the fully range. All products are available to buy online.



Ice Cream
All of the ice creams on The Artisan Food Trail are lovingly hand made using British milk and cream, so for something cool, creamy and chocolatey you’ll surely be spoilt for choice.

Lewis of London dairy ice cream is made entirely on the farm just inside the M25 and has zero milk miles.
Chunky Chocolate More info here

Simply Ice Cream
Divine Chocolate More info here
Stockist info here

Ingredients

For the best tasting cakes and home made confections Mortimer Chocolate Company make a variety of chocolate powders which can bought online here
And we mustn't forget the melt and dip chocolate which you can either melt in the oven or on the barbecue. Find out more about The BBQ Chocolate Fondue and Melt and Dip Chocolate Pot here

Recipes
Thanks to our members including producers and chefs, we have lots of recipes for you to try. There’s something for everyone whether you like your chocolate light and creamy or devilishly dark.

Recipes from Alan Coxon

• White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Saffron, Cinnamon and Cardamom served with a chilli chocolate sauce View recipe
• Chocolate and Amaretti Torte View recipe
• Double Chocolate Tarte View recipe
• Divine Chocolate Birthday Cake with Raspberry Ganache View recipe
• Dark Chocolate Fondant View recipe
• Chocolate Mousse with Hot Chocolate Casserole View recipe
• Alan’s Gooey Fair Trade Chocolate Brownies View recipe

Recipe from Fudge Kitchen

• Chocolate Orange Fudge Torte View recipe

Recipes from Mortimer Chocolate Company
These two recipes have been tried and tested in the AFT Kitchen and we can highly recommend them. They taste good, are simple to make and importantly, indulgent.

• Chocolate Brownies View recipe
• Chocolate Mousse View recipe

There are lots more recipes on Mortimer’s website here

Roll Up! Roll Up! To Luton's most exciting food festival this Saturday

We hope that you have your calendars marked for 12th October as The Edible Market Food Festival will be opening its doors to food lovers for the very first time.
The Artisan Food Trail is working with My Events Made Easy to bring a real feast to delight the senses  right in the heart of Luton home to the University of Bedfordshire.


Being held in the UK Centre For Carnival Arts there will be a packed indoor Producers' Market where you can buy food with a difference direct from the producers themselves.
Outside in the courtyard will be the Street Food Market where high quality fresh-cooked food can be enjoyed.


Lisa Childs, Founder of The Artisan Food Trail, who grew up in Bedfordshire said, “I am a supporter of small food producers and enjoy cooking from scratch so it seems fitting that I should return to one of my old stomping grounds to share what I love with everyone.”

“A number of our members have been asking us when were we going to put on a food show of our own, so this is our first event in answer to their requests. We will have no less than nine Artisan Food Trail members taking part in The Edible Market Food Festival and we’re very grateful for their support by participating.”

The AFT Producers taking part are:

The Artisan Smokehouse – They will be bringing an array of smoked foods from their small smokehouse in Suffolk. From meat, fish and cheese to whole garlic bulbs, oils and spices. Don't forget to ask them about their hampers too.

Breckland Orchard – Boutique soft drinks from sparkling to squash in a wonderful array of nostalgic flavours. Try using them as a fabulous mixer for cocktails.

Kandula Tea – All carefully sourced teas from their plantation in Sri Lanka are a delight to drink at any time of day as well as their fruit and herb infusions.

Lewis of London – There are probably not many dairy farms inside of the M25 and that's one of the things that make this ice cream pretty unique. They'll be scooping wonderful cool creamy delights for you all day.

Capsicana Chilli Co – Ben is the chilli meister who not only satisfies the need for heat but flavour as well. Check out his range of sauces which have flavour in bagfuls and there's a rumour of some new ones too. For those looking for some unusual dried chillies and Mexican herbs, spices and pulses, Ben's your man.

Bite Me Spices – For freshly roasted, ground and blended spices. Look out for their gift packs which would be ideal as Christmas presents. They will also be launching a new product at the event.

Morgan House Foods – All products are organic ranging from preserves to dressings and sauces to delicious cordials. Add some zing with their wonderful marmalade and if you want something seriously hot there's the Extra Hot Pepper Sauce.

Driven By Coffee – They will be serving freshly made coffee out in our street food court all day. The coffee beans are carefully sourced and professionally roasted before being expertly made into the drink of your choice.
They will also be bringing along a some of their gift boxes, if you're looking for a present for a coffee lover.

Raw Nibbles – For something a little different why not investigate the pleasures of raw food with some cleverly made indulgent treats and they're a bit more healthy too.

Food & Cooking Demonstrations
A number of free food demonstrations will be taking place throughput the day and our very own AFT member Ben Jackson of Capsicana Chilli Co will be showing you how to make simple, tasty Quesadillas.
Executive head chef of The Illustrated Chef will be showing us how to get the most from our meat and the secrets to getting the best from cheaper cuts.
If you've ever wanted to learn how to make fruit leather and dried fruits, The Jerky Shack will be divulging a few tips and for wine lovers, we have experts Ninesprings Wine who will be giving an insight into South African Wines with some tips on how to pair with food.

It really is going to be a packed day and as we write we are full speed ahead in getting the last details together.
We hope you all can come and if you'd like to know more about the festival and see what other stallholders will be there do take a look at the website www.ediblemarket.co.uk
For the those who like to be well-prepared you can buy your tickets in advance from the website.

Edible Market Food Festival tickets now on sale

We hope you have the 12th October marked in your calendars to visit The Edible Market Food Festival in Luton.
To make sure you are all ready to go, why not buy your tickets in advance.
Tickets are now available to purchase online from The Edible Market website at the following prices:

Adult – £3
Child – £2
Family (2 adult + 3 child or up to 4 adults) – £9
Seniors & Concessions – £2

Buy online here

To find out more about the festival visit the website: www.ediblemarket.co.uk

Competition: Win tickets for The Edible Market Food Festival

We're pleased to be able to offer tickets for The Edible Market Food Festival being held on Saturday 12th October 2013, Luton in Bedfordshire.

We have five family tickets to give away and one of them could be yours!

The Edible Market Food Festival, being held in central Luton, Bedfordshire at the UK Centre for Carnival Arts, is a showcase for quality food and drink from some of the best producers and makers in the region and further afield.

This one day feast for the eyes and tastebuds brings together a full shopping experience for those wanting to take home some of the finest foods in the country.

Wander around the indoor food market stalls and buy direct from the producer, enjoy a superior bite to eat in the street food court and watch food and cookery demonstrations. There will also be talks and workshops for those who like to get a little closer to what they consume.

This is a great opportunity to discover specialist foods which are often difficult to find on any High Street. Meet the people who take pride in what they make and uncover the best produce.

The Edible Market Food Festival is a celebration of everything that is right with food – a culinary inspiration for food lovers with all the right ingredients for a great day out.

We're also pleased to say that already several Artisan Food Trail producers have booked and confirmed to be taking part:

Capsicana Chilli Co
Raw Nibbles
Lewis of London
Driven by Coffee
Morgan House Foods
Bite Me Spices
Kandula Tea
The Artisan Smokehouse
Breckland Orchard

Plus there are many more too and all the details are on the website here: www.ediblemarket.co.uk
See you there!

Enter the competition here

The Edible Market Food Festival is coming to Luton, Bedfordshire

"When are you going to hold your own food show?" That's a question we've been asked at The Artisan Food Trail on more than one occasion, from food producers and members of the public, alike.

It is certainly something we have been considering for some time and now we have taken the plunge and set the time and place – 12th October 2013, 10am – 5.00pm at the UK Centre for Carnival Arts in Luton, Bedfordshire.

By teaming up with My Events Made Easy we are now able to put together a one day festival which we hope will be the start of many and if all goes to plan, The Edible Market Food Festival will become a travelling show.

The format is simple. We'll be bringing quality food to you.

The Edible Market Food Festival is a showcase for quality food and drink from some of the best producers and makers in the region and further afield including those that are Artisan Food Trail members.

As we write this post, we have already had lots of interest and received a good number of bookings. The producers taking part will be featured on the festival website as and when they are confirmed so keep checking back for updates.

The venue is an amazing space and home to Luton's carnival, so is well equipped as well as being perfectly placed right in the heart of Luton with good transport links.
We have access to both indoor and outdoor space which means we can have an undercover market space and an outside area for quality street food stalls.

In addition to the sellers area, there will also be food demos, workshops and anything else food related that we can comfortably fit into the day.

If you are are food producer and would like to apply for a space at The Edible Market Food Festival, details and online booking are on the website.

We are also looking for sponsors, so again if you are interested, please contact us.

Advance ticket sales will be available shortly and we'll announce when they're up online.
Signing up for the newsletter is a good way to be up to date.

For more information 
and to keep in touch:
www.ediblemarket.co.uk
info@ediblemarket.co.uk
Twitter: @ediblemarket
Facebook: The Edible Market





The Edible Market Food Festival is a celebration of everything that is right with food – a culinary inspiration for food lovers with all the right ingredients for a great day out.