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24

Mar

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On the hunt for the perfect scone

My mum was a master at making scones. We used to have a small cafe when I was younger, and we had a little stream of regular customers who miraculously timed their visits for just when the day's batch of scones was coming out of the oven. They were perfect! Perfect for me means being able to hold its shape well enough to be cut in half without crumbling but light enough that you can break a chunk off easily with your fingers and not too much like bread. I'm not a bad baker; I can whip up a cracking…

22

Mar

By Charlie - Lover of customer service and retail experiences.

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Brewers Kitchen and Deli

Heading inside Brewer's kitchen and Deli in Hornsea Freeport, I was met with a warm, friendly atmosphere and a wonderful aroma.The team were happily working, busy serving customers their drinks and food, and though I had enjoyed a breakfast a little earlier, I couldn't resist a toasted buttery teacake with my cup of tea, which was delicious. 😋Brewers is spacious, beautifully set out with lovely seating and some big comfy sofas. Delicious homemade food using local produce awaits you and you will not be disappointed, there is so much to choose from it's easy to get excited. After finishing my…

21

Mar

By Team LYC

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The perfect rich scone

Thanks to our own Emma for this one (also thanks to BeRo) The trick to making good scones is to handle the dough as little as possible and don't roll out too thin. Ingredients 225g Self Raising Flourpinch salt50g margarine (or butter for a more luxurious taste)25g caster sugar50g dried fruit (or try experimenting with a flavour of your choice)1 beaten egg with milk added to make 150ml Method Heat your oven - hot 220CMix the flour and salt and rub-in the margarine/butter and stir in the sugar and fruit.Add the egg and milk gradually - keeping some for brushing…

18

Mar

By Team LYC

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A Pitstop at The Cockpit

At first glance, The Cockpit on Newborough could look like any other fast food outlet, but step inside and you'll find another story. Firstly, there's the wonderfully warm welcome. Ok, you can get this at most places on the Yorkshire Coast, but I sense these guys sincerely appreciate your business and want you to make the best meal choices. They are ready with loads of recommendations and suggestions on the best accompaniments. The decor is - well, let's just say there's a definite chicken theme going on here. All the artwork has been created by local artist Andrea Miller -…

15

Mar

By Team LYC

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Green and Red Chimichurri

Thanks to Steve in Filey for his Chimichurri recipe: Quick and easy way to make 2 chimichurri recipes at the same time. Equipment Food Processor Ingredients Flat Leaf Parsley: 1 Bag of a handful Corriander: 1 Bag or a handful Mint: 2 x Bag or a large handful of mint leaves Basil: 2 x Bag or a handful Lemon: Juice of 1 whole lemon Garlic: 3 big cloves Red Chilli: 3 (add more if you like it spicy) Jar of roasted red peppers Red wine Vinegar: 2 x tablespoon Olive Oil: At least 100ml, but you might need more to…

11

Mar

By Team LYC

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Scarborough Restaurant Week

Next week marks the beginning of an exciting new culinary event, Scarborough Restaurant Week. Diners can enjoy a feast of fantastic offers from participating businesses throughout the week of 14th - 20th March and then again on 7th - 13th November 2022. So who's involved? With 25 venues and more being added daily you'll be spoilt for choice. Choose from laid back coffee shops such as Koda and Bayview Coffee, fine dining experiences from places like Green Room of Bar Street and The Farrier, comforting bistro's like Pomodoro's and The Hideout just to name a few! What's on offer? To…

10

Mar

By Team LYC

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Gluten Free Pasta

Thanks to Karen from Hornsea for this great recipe, perfect for those who are looking for a gluten-free recipe for fresh pasta. My top tip: Be patient and keep practising, it can take a while! Ingredients: 100g: Rice Flour 100g: Corn Flour 3 Heaped teaspoons: Gluten Free Plain Flour 3 eggs: The bigger the better Xantham Gum: 2 level teaspoons - really important and I'd never substitute it 2 Tablespoons: Olive Oil Pinch of table salt Tools Pasta Maker, Pasta drier and if you have it, a food processor with a mixing attachment Making the dough: I find the easiest…

09

Mar

By Team LYC

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Spicy and zesty vegan salad

Thanks to Lorna in Whitby for this quick and easy vegan salad! Ingredients to make 1 portion: Wedge of lemon A handful of mint leaves 1 red chilli 1 courgette (green are great, but yellow courgettes are even better!) Tools needed Knife and a spiralizer (you could just slice the courgette really thin if you don't have one) Directions I like to get all of my prep done in one to make things super quick and easy! 1) Chop one whole ready chilli 2) Finely chop a handful of mint leaves (you could just tear these) 3) Spiralize a whole…

09

Mar

By Team LYC

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Entertaining at Home

If one of your resolutions is to invite more friends and family into your home this year then the Team at LYC are here to help. Read on for our top tips for dinner parties including a few easy tipples to get your party started. Before your guests arrive Ensure your guests know what to expect: There's nothing worse than serving casual nibbles when your guests are expecting a fine dining feast. Be prepared: It's helpful to know what types of drinks your guests prefer and also if there are any dietary requirements. Take the pressure off by offering guests the…

03

Mar

By Freya, lover of food and family days out x

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Top 5 Heavenly Cake Shops

It's Friday... which means another Top 5 from the Team at LYC! As we begin to welcome some mild Spring weather, the sight of snowdrops and lighter nights usually has me reaching for the recipe books to bake up something to celebrate the turning of the seasons. This year has been a busy one already so instead, it feels only fitting to indulge in some of the fantastic cake shops we have across the Coast. Here's my Top 5 tea rooms from across the Yorkshire Coast if you feel like indulging yourself, too. The Yew Tree, Scalby The cake table,…