Golden glory for Kendal cake-maker and Penrith pie-maker

11:32am Thursday 31st July 2008

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Two Cumbrian food producers have each scooped three coveted gold stars in the Great Taste Awards which were announced this week.

The awards, which are organised by the Guild of Fine Food and often referred to as the Oscars of the food industry, are celebrating their 15th anniversary this year.

From 4753 products entered into the scheme this year, the vast majority of gold award winners were from smaller producers who source local ingredients and manufacture in small batches, generally by hand.

A total of 1124 products were awarded gold this year, most receiving a one-star grading for their general excellence in taste, texture and flavour. 220 were given two stars and just 72 out of the 4753 entries were awarded the coveted three gold stars – a mark that the expert judges considered them faultless.

Three gold stars.

More? The Artisan Bakery (Kendal) – muddees (chocolate brownies).

Burbush Penrith Ltd - Duckling with honey and marmalade pie.

Two gold stars.

More? The Artisan Bakery - Sour cherry muddees.

Kendal Jack Smiths – Apple & cinnamon flapjack.

Sarah M (Sedbergh)– red gooseberry jam.

Welcome Inn/Mr Vikkis (Eamont Bridge) – Mary’s extra sour cherry jam.

Country Fare (Mallerstang) – gingerbread.

Country Fare – iced baby fruitcake.

One gold star.

Welcome Inn/Mr Vikkis – Mary’s pepperpot mustard.

The Chilli Pepper Company – Sweet tomato relish.

Welcome Inn/Mr Vikkis – Mary’s Cumberland sauce.

Welcome Inn/Mr Vikkis – Mr Vikkis Maxis sauce.

Welcome Inn/Mr Vikkis – Mr vikkis Hot Stuff.

Welcome Inn/Mr Vikkies - Hot coriander sauce.

Welcome Inn/Mr Vikkies – Cumberland relish.

Welcome Inn/Mr Vikkis – Mr vikkis hot apricot chutney.

Claire’s Handmade – Baby fig and apple chutney with armaganac.

Sarah M – beetroot chutney.

Welcome inn/Mr Vikkis – Mary’s Cumberland lemon cheese.

Country Fare - Nutty baby fruit cake.

Country Fare – glacé fruit cake.

More? The Artisan Bakery –Limey gingerbread.

Kendal Jack Smiths - butter flapjack.

Country Fare – butter shortbread biscuits.

English Lakes Ice Cream (Kendal) – vanilla ice cream.

Foragers (Carnforth) – free range British Saddleback Purely Pork Sausage.

Keswick Game and Fine Meats – green back bacon.

Saddleback Foods & Smokerie (Plumpton) – beef pastrami.

The Pie Mill (Keswick) – venison paté.

The Pie Mill – duck paté.

The Pie Mill – venison, pork & Stilton pie.

Lakes Speciality Food (Staveley) – gluten-free pork & spiced apple sausage.

Lizzies Homemade (Penrith) – Damson Gems.

Cranstons Quality Butchers Ltd (Penrith) Salmon & Dill Terrine.