Chorlton Food Festival 2007
We're delighted to both support and be a part of this year's Chorlton Fringe Food and Drink Festival, and we've lined up some fabulous foodie events and special offers for the duration of the event, which takes place from Friday October 5th through to Monday October 15th. For further information on the festival, visit www.chorltonfringe.com
Throughout the festival we have a fantastic sandwich special offer for hungry folks looking for a great value and hugely satisfying lunch. You can order any one of our three super-stuffed North Star Club sandwiches, combined with any of our cakes and a soft drink from our wide range of juices and sodas for the bargain price of only £10.00.
Friday 5th October
A chance for everyone to come and taste a wide variety of different Spanish wines, including sherry. Advice on Spanish food and wine matching and festival discounts on offer.
Saturday 6th October
Cheese experts on hand in store to give detailed descriptions of some interesting and lesser-known English cheeses. See why Britain can really give the French a run for their money when it comes to cheese making. Tastings and festival discounts in store.
Sunday 7th October
Atkins and Potts - We're so excited about this supplier. They have an amazing range of products all produced in small batches in their own kitchens - savoury jams, condiments, dressings, salsa, marinades, sauces, relishes, chocolate spreads and dessert accompaniments. Tastings and festival discounts in store. See this blog entry for some of the products we already carry.
Friday 12th October
Australian House Wines - Easy drinking, well priced, good quality Aussie wines in store for tasting. Food and wine matching available as well as festival discounts.
Saturday 13th October
Chegworth Valley Juices - This company have the most fabulous range of pure apple and pear juices. We stocked these babies since we opened nearly four years ago because they are the best. Here's a chance to learn about and compare different varieties of apples. Tastings and promotions in store.
Sunday 14th October
Olives Et Al - Your chance to try a wide selection of amazing olives and snacks from this great supplier. Discounts available throughout the festival.
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Deanna’s Recipe of the Week #8 Green Beans with Coconut
It's not been a great year weather-wise for us to start growing our own vegetables at home, but our scarlet runner beans seem to be thriving. I've still not run out of things to do with them but this has been my favourite recipe so far and is based on one from Meena Pathak's book 'Flavours of India'.
Incidentally, can anyone explain why things seem to grow more successfully in Chorlton than practically anywhere else in Manchester? The tomatoes in our hanging baskets in the deli are coming on a treat but all the ones I've seen in Wilmslow are really slow. Our passion flower is like something out of 'The Day of the Triffids'!
Green Beans with Coconut (Serves 4)
2 tbsp Veg oil
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
2 dried red chillies
8-10 curry leaves
1 small onion, chopped
1 green chilli, chopped
400g green beans, cut into 1 in lengths (You could also use French beans or mange tout if you prefer.)
salt
75g grated coconut
juice of 1/2 lemon
Heat the oil in a pan until hot and add the mustard seeds, dried chillies and curry leaves. When the mustard seeds begin to crackle, add the onion and green chilli. Increase the heat and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
Add the green beans and salt. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over a low heat for 5-10mins until the beans are cooked but still crunchy.
Sprinkle over the grated coconut and lemon juice. Mix together well and serve hot.
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“And the Winner is…”
Okay - it's not the Oscars, perhaps, but North Star has been nominated in two categories in this year's Manchester Food and Drink Awards! Far better for us than an Oscar would be!
We're up for Best Coffee Bar and Casual Dining Venue and Best Food and Drink Outlet and we're very chuffed to be nominated along with some really great foodie places. Note that Chorlton features heavily!
We'd be even more chuffed to actually win - but for that to happen, we'll need your vote. You'll see a box on the right hand side of your screen with the festival logo - give it a click while your here and follow the links. We really appreciate your custom and your support.
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