Suffolk is known for its fresh produce and farms, attracting
thousands of visitors each year to sample the local delights. The county’s
produce is favoured by some of the UK’s best chefs such as Jamie Oliver, and
also Tom Kerridge, who uses only Suffolk chicken and pork in his Michelin
starred pub. Here Windmill Lodges puts the spotlight on some of the best places
to stock up on food and drink while you enjoy a short break in Suffolk with us.
Beer
Adnams, an award winning brewer, works with local farmers and
producers in Suffolk to supply their breweries, hotels and pubs to make great
products without harming the earth. Their famous distillery is based in
Southwold, and here you can enjoy a tour around the facilities before sampling
some of their wines, beers and spirits. Adnams is sold throughout Suffolk by a
number of shops and pubs, and is one of the most popular brands with the
locals.
Sausages
Jimmy’s Farm is found in the heart of Suffolk, where you can
buy a variety of fresh meat, including their speciality sausages. Voted
Britain’s Top 10 Sausage by The Independent, the sausages feature a wide range
of flavours, from Marmite to more traditional flavours such as pork and leek.
Chicken
Sutton Hoo’s free range chickens are famous in the area for
their dense, succulent meat and delicious juicy flavours. All of the chickens
on the farm are allowed to roam freely on 40 acres of pasture, found next to
the ancient Anglo-Saxon National Trust site at Sutton Hoo. All of the birds
enjoy a natural, additive free life and have gained a national reputation for
the high quality and welfare of the birds.
Bread
Winner of the BBCs Best Food Producer 2012, Pump Street
Bakery in Orford is branded as one of the best places in Suffolk to buy bread,
pastries and cakes. Each loaf of bread is handmade using the finest ingredients
with no preservatives, additives or softeners. Pump Street Bakery also sell
bean to bar chocolate, handmade from scratch to create delicious and unique
bars of chocolate.
Pate
The Suffolk Pate Company supply many of the local
delicatessens with pates in a multitude of flavours, from chicken liver with
port and brandy, to blue cheese with lemon and parsley. These can be served
traditionally on toasted bread for a light lunch or snack, or can be
incorporated into recipes such as Bolognese for a rich flavour.
Cyder
Aspall, based in the village of Aspall near Debenham, is a
well-known manufacturer of cyder in Suffolk. They have always spelt their cider
with a y to show that it is of high quality. This is also to indicate that the
cyders have been fermented twice, giving them a stronger, nicer taste.
Smoked Eel
For the more adventurous, why not try some smoked eels while
you stay with us on a short break in Suffolk. Pinney’s of Orford sell both
slices and chunks of smoked eel which are hot smoked over oak to bring out the
succulent, delicate flavours. These are rich in oil, and are a popular delicacy
in Europe. Serve at room temperature with lemon and toast for a refreshing and
healthy meal.
Pesto
Pesto is a great thing to stock up on while staying with us,
ready for a quick meal or sandwich before rushing out for a busy day in the
countryside. Purely Pesto sell a variety of pesto dips and sauces and are based
in Leiston, Suffolk. All of their products are handmade and made in small
batches to give them a unique taste and texture. They also sell soup, hummus,
guacamole, and taramasalata.
Strawberries
Goslings Farm in Felixstowe, home of the famous “Suffolk strawberries”,
sells a wide variety of fresh produce. They specialise in pick your own
strawberries, so you can enjoy a day out picking some of the ripest and freshest
strawberries you can find. You can also pick your own raspberries,
gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, blackberries, broad beans, runner
beans, French beans and courgettes throughout the year.
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