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New Michelin starred chef at Huntley's...

Huntley’s of Samlesbury welcome a new Head Chef to their team. Simon Bower is a Michelin-starred chef with more than 20 years’ experience, including roles at the prestigious Northcote Manor and at Marco Pierre White's.

Simon takes real pride in delivering excellent food at affordable prices and is planning big changes at the farm shop throughout 2012, including the launch of a new range of ready meals.

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Lots of the fresh fruit and veg stocked at Toogood are grown and sourced locally. An enormous choice to choose from!	Here you can see Samphire, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Broccoli and Peas all sourced from Lancashire (Asparagus UK sourced)

There are very few ingredients you won't find: Maldon Sea Salt, Cider Vinegar, .....	....Organic Flour, Noodles, Pasta, Soy Sauce, Olive Oil...and the list goes on and on!!

More information for Toogood Farm Shop, Wrightington, Wigan

I got along to Blackburn market this morning (July 9th, 2011). Although I actually arrived just before 10am, I somehow happened to miss the opening ceremony and the grand unveiling of the plaque....not to worry!

I still managed to press the flesh with Nigel Haworth just before he got stuck into his cookery demo. However, although I could see what he was doing, once he'd done his initial opening he put the microphone down and we couldn't hear a thing he said : ( 

Amongst the dignitaries on hand was Ex-Home Secretary, Jack Straw, who found time to wander round and buy some foodie treats. First port of call was Out of the Deep and a chance for owner, Christina Ellison, to show off the stunning array of fish and seafood she's so famous for...so what did he buy?....Kippers!!

mmmm, what should I have?	Are they fresh?	Thank You!

Arranged by the owner of Out of the Deep, Christina Ellison, Nick Cullen, from Nick's of Bolton, came along to demonstrate how to get the best out the superb seafood on offer at Tina's stall at the market.

Nick prepared a delicious fish stew using fresh hake, this was cooked in a really tasty Napoli style sauce with capers and olives. 

Nick and his assistant also fried up some delicious fish goujons, these featured naturally smoked haddock coated in a crisp tempura batter and served with a sweet chilli and marmalade dipping sauce.

The finale was seared squid, simply seasoned with salt and pepper...nothing better!
 

Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg..I picked up some lovely Lancashire potatoes, mixed salad and tomatoes..	..and a call at Dales Butchers to see Mark and Vicky where I bought some Toulouse style sausage (not tried these before)