Pudsey’s New Craft and Food Market – Already Thriving

Just when I thought that I had reclaimed my weekends after the series of articles I wrote on farmers’ markets I received an email informing me of a new one opening in Pudsey on the first Sunday of each month. Unfortunately, I couldn’t visit the inaugural one in September so I turned up on 7th […]
It’s The Final Chow Down! That’s It For 2018.

I was asked to go and review the first Chow Down event of the season at Piece Hall, Halifax on 1st July so it seemed only right to go to the final one of the year at the end of September. Both were held in bright sunshine but the temperature at this second visit […]
Golden Balls Kitchen Takeover at Seven Arts – 21-23 September

Golden Balls brought their Sicilian-inspired small plates to Chapel Allerton for a weekend’s residency. Thomas Chalk paid a visit. Golden Balls have been serving vegetarian and vegan food for the last three years. They’ve had a stint at Trinity Kitchen, hold supper clubs and take their caravan to festivals and private events. Their name comes […]
Leeds and Beyond – Farmers Market 10: Otley

For the final leg in my world tour of Leeds and District Farmers’ Markets, I find myself in the very pleasant town of Otley. Despite the rain, well it is Bank Holiday Weekend, the place looks lovely and the setting could not be better, being in the Market Place by the Jubilee Clock Tower built […]
Leeds and Beyond – Farmers Market 9: Knaresborough

For this edition of my Farmers’ Market series, I am in the beautiful town of Knaresborough. It is only a couple of stops further than Harrogate on the rattler and well worth the trip. For those of you who have not visited this picturesque town, you are missing a treat as it has everything for […]