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Drive through ice cream at Daisy Made

April 6, 2011 Samantha Viner Leave a comment

Rum and raisin ice cream at Daisy Made. Photo: Emma Chapman

Daisy Made is a popular ice cream parlour in Lincolnshire. Photo: Samantha Viner

Drive through ice cream is a strange experience but one that has been very successful in Skellingthorpe.

Matt Scarborough now runs the small family business, Daisy Made. “I can’t remember the exact year it started because I wasn’t very old” says Matt.

“It’s been here quite while, must be 18 or 19 years now. My parents opened the business, and when me and my brother got a little bit older my Mum deciced to start making ice cream. We started in a little wooden hut which then became a garden shed as we expanded to sort of this that were in now so it’s grown fairly well.”

The staff at Daisy Made use the milk from their own herd to make the ice cream but sadly have to get the flavourings in from outside the county. Local produce is important in Matt’s eyes though: “it’s a very agricultural county so without promoting Lincolnshire produce I think the county would suffer.”

For Matt and his family ice cream was obviously the next step to take from owning a dairy herd. “We’ve always had the farm here so we’ve always had the dairy herd. It’s the fact that we already had the dairy herd that made the ice cream a sort of logical option and sort of a new direction to go in than what we already had.”

Daisy Made offers a great family experience with not only a rainbow of soft ice cream but also goats, rabbits and guinea pigs to pet.

The rum and raisin ice cream was deliciously soft with huge fat juicy raisins. The rum flavouring was just right and the plentiful raisins added texture. The one complaint? I wanted more!

The Cheese Society: Double-baked cheese soufflé

March 31, 2011 Samantha Viner Leave a comment

Double baked cheese souffle at the Cheese Society. Photo: Samantha Viner

I’ve never eaten a soufflé before but today I took the plunge; and it certainly paid off with this double-baked soufflé from The Cheese Society.

Served in a what seemed like a lake of parmesan sauce, this soufflé was extremely rich and far too easy to stomach.

The spongy soufflé looked delicious when it turned up and I couldn’t wait to tuck in.

The eggy flavour of the soufflé was a little overpowering but when covered with the cheese sauce it was a triumph for the tastebuds.

There was perhaps a little too much parmesan sauce in proportion to the soufflé; but that wasn’t a problem with the complimentary bread to mop up with. The soufflé didn’t appear too filling to begin with but once you get stuck in you soon realise that you don’t have room for dessert.

The side salad was pleasant enough but the dressing was a little vinegary. Perhaps a choice of dressings would have offered a better experience.

Overall The Cheese Society was a brilliant little café with a fantastic selection of cheese based foods.

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The Cheese Society: Macaroni Cheese

March 22, 2011 Emma Chapman Leave a comment

: Macaroni Cheese at The Cheese Society. Photo: Emma Chapman

I selected this as you can’t get a much cheesier dish than this one -whose main ingredient is cheese. After all we were at The Cheese Society.

Macaroni cheese is a personal childhood favourite so it had a lot to live up to, my Dad’s ancient recipe is sacred. The bar was set.

There was an option available to have the addition of chilli flakes, I’m a fan of spicy food and the waitress was persuasive so I opted for the extra kick.

I broke open the crunchy breadcrumbs and baked cheese on top to reveal the hidden delight: thick, creamy cheese sauce smothering the perfectly cooked macaroni pasta.

The smell was divine, they certainly didn’t skimp on the main ingredients; what a fantastic start. I couldn’t wait to see if the taste matched it’s beautiful appearance and presentation.

The texture was faultless hitting the most crucial points of smoothness and thickness and the taste didn’t let it down either. A rich explosion of cheesy heaven with just the right amount of heat in the back of the throat to compliment this classic.

Dad, it’s not yours but competition definitely looms.

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Jenny’s chutney and jam: tried and tested

March 14, 2011 Emma Chapman Leave a comment

Jenny's raspberry jam. photo:Emma Chapman

Jenny has been producing jams for the last six years. I sampled her award-winning raspberry jam and faradays chutney to taste her success.

You can see why Jenny’s raspberry jam has been so successful, every sense sprang to life with enjoyment whilst indulging in this treat.

The initial experiences after popping the lid are mouth watering; a strong smell of ripe raspberries and a rich, glistening red content meeting the eye.

A thick, sticky jam packed full of seeds and flavour spread onto fresh white bread or even on toast is perfect at any time of the day. This jam is made with butter which gives an added richness and the tangy-yet sweet fruit of this preserve bursts onto your taste buds with every mouthful.

Spreading the faradays chutney you could see it was packed full of flavoursome juicy rasins. Once tasted, the apple content gave it a silky texture with the just the right balance of acidity.

The chutney proved to be good with or without an accomplice, however a mature cheddar complimented the flavours perfectly. You can get you hands on Jenny’s Jams from her website.

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Browns Restaurant and Pie Shop review

February 8, 2011 Samantha Viner Leave a comment

Browns Pie Shop is located up Steep Hill in Lincoln. Photo: Neil Mallett

If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate then Browns Restaurant and Pie Shop may be the place for you.

Said to be haunted by a cheeky little boy named Humphrey who causes mischief and runs around the shop, Browns Pie Shop is nothing to be scared of except for maybe the sky high prices.

Being seated in the cellar was certainly cosy and intimate, with several tables squeezed in. A sharp knock to the head while coming down the stairs is a little embarassing- but an experience shared by many.

After a glance over the drinks menu and bottle of Chilean red chosen, glasses and water were placed on the table, beginning a great quality of service that was continued throughout the evening.

The chicken, leek and mushroom pie was a delicious mix of locally sourced chicken and mushroom although the leek seemed to be lacking, perhaps being replaced by what seemed like a litre of white wine and cream sauce. However, the puff pastry lid did a good job of soaking up the majority of the excess sauce.

The £12 price tag did seem a little steep (for what was basically white sauce and pastry) and the others around the table seemed to agree while they tucked into filling portions of stout and beef pie, Lincolnshire sausage and mash and even a mushroom and tarragon risotto.

Seasonal vegetables were served with the mains but the over cooked red cabbage remained relatively untouched. The bowls seemed full to the brim with carrots and only about five green beans.

The desserts were definitely the highlight of the evening, we all found room for one last course and it went down a treat. Cheesecake, bread & butter pudding and sorbet appeared at the table and were wolfed down in record time.

Costing at least £20 per head is a little steep for those on a budget but as a birthday treat you can’t go wrong with the outstanding service, unique atmosphere and tasty food.

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