Perfect for present shopping or to scope out your Christmas cheese-board.
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Know a gourmet in your life who is looking to discover something new? Have you ever tried birch syrup? Until a few weeks ago, I hadn’t even heard of it. Then the North Pennine Birch company popped up on twitter, and my curiosity was piqued.
The North Pennines is an area of outstanding beauty located in the far North of England between Carlisle and Darlington and the company is the first producer of birch syrup in the UK – normally it’s produced in Russia, Alaska or Canada. Birch syrup is rarer than its famous maple counter-part, because, amongst other reasons, it is so hard to tap. This makes it something of a speciality.
North Pennine have done a splendid job of bottling this syrup; it is beautifully presented in an elegant bottle with an equally elegant design showcasing their beautiful birch trees. Pop the lid and the syrup that comes out has something of the consistency of balsamic vinegar and a subtle woodland taste, with notes of caramel. Whilst the syrup can be used for sweets, this is no maple substitute; it’s comprised of fructose rather than maple’s sucrose and has a more complex flavour which means it doesn’t taste that sugary. It’s not really for lacing over pancakes but is ideal for glazes, marinades and, (here thanks to the Alaskan websites), vodka, as well as giving a subtle infusion of the forest to cakes and autumn bakes. It’s full of vitamins and minerals (including vitamin C, potassium, manganese, thiamin and calcium); a kind of super-syrup.
Helpfully, North Pennine have a host of lovely recipes on their website, savoury and sweet – and you can order the syrup direct there too; how great to try something new and to support a fantastic and original new UK venture too. It’s a truly unique product – as the Alaskan site Birch Boy says:
“Syrup from each producer has distinctive qualities….Flavour and colour varies, depending on the type of trees, the minerals in the soil, and the different equipment and methods used. The qualities even vary from season to season and day to day.”
So why not try some out. Our favourite recipe on the North Pennine site is the marzipan almond cake with birch plums: but what do you think?
Take a look at the North Pennine Birch website; you can order a bottle direct there too. Let us know what you think if you do…
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PRESS RELEASE
Amaretto Deli, St Georges St, Norwich took Runner-up in the Best Deli/Café Category at the third English Italian Awards Gala Awards Ceremony in Manchester, Sunday 15th October
Owner Fabrizio Fiaschi received the certificate at a glitzy gala finale event in Manchester’s Principal Hotel on Sunday evening featuring head-judge, celebrity chef Aldo Zilli.
Amaretto Delicatessen was voted into the finals of the English Italian Awards by their customers, beating hundreds of other English businesses to arrive in the final fifteen for Best Deli/Café as well as the category Best Team. The Awards reward excellence as well as rewarding the nation’s favourite Italian establishments. This is the first time Amaretto has entered the Italian Awards, the deli beating stiff competition to reach Runner-up for Best Deli/Café category at an emotional awards event.
Hailed for being reminiscent of a classic Italian style gastronomia, the Italian Awards judges praised Amaretto Deli for the high quality of food as well as its authenticity, attention to detail and customer service, led by Fabrizio Fiaschi.
Originally from Empoli in Tuscany, Fabrizio (known to his customers as Fab) has been living in Norwich for fifteen years with his wife Katy Carr and daughter Elisa. He opened Amaretto Delicatessen eight years ago, having bought Espresso, The General Store.
Located just down the road from the Playhouse, the deli is known for having a window stacked with home-made cakes, sandwiches, fresh pizza and lunch-time hot meals, as well as the deli’s original treats, many of which Fab sources from his contacts in Italy, including pasta, coffee, pastries, biscuits, cakes, salami, olives and cheeses. Fab also stocks many local products as a firm supporter of the local food industry and a member of local organisation Proudly Norfolk Food and Drink, saying that using high quality fresh local food is the most Italian way to cook.
Fabrizio Fiaschi says:
“Amaretto Delicatessen is delighted to have won Runner-Up for Best Deli in this national award. I’d like to thank my fantastic staff who work so hard, all the customers who voted for us to get us to the finals in the first place, as well as the organisers and judges of The English Italian Awards. We feel truly honoured.”
Come and try some of Amaretto Deli’s Christmas treats for free at the Amaretto Deli Christmas Fine Food Tasting, Saturday 18th November, 2-4pm, Amaretto Deli, 16 St Georges’ Street, Norwich, NR3 1BA
amarettodeli.co.uk Facebook @AmarettoDeli, Twitter @AmarettoDeli Instagram @AmarettoDeli, amarettodeli@yahoo.co.uk,
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Editor’s Notes
Please contact Katy Carr (07919 312155), katyacarr@gmail.com for any further information or more photos.
More about Amaretto Delicatessen
More about The English Italian Awards
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http://englishitalianawards.co.uk/
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The recipe book was put together because a number of our regulars had been asking for the recipes, and said they’d like to have them in a collection.
The little booklet comprises of a few of our most popular daily specials, including Vegetable Moussaka and the Black Pudding and Potato Bake, as well as a couple of cakes.
Many thanks to Anglia Print for helping us with this and to Phil Barnes Photography, as ever, for the lovely shots.
It’s just a trial run, if people like it we might well do another one. Do let us know!
See you soon,
Ciao
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