Page 6 - Deliciouslyorkshire: Taste Awards 2019 Winners Souvenir Supplement

Yorkshire Post Saturday November 09 2019
tastE aWaRds 2019
Best Flavoured Spirit
Isaac Poad Brewing – Damson & Gin
WINNER
Around the time that the Yorkshire County Cricket Club was formed and Queen Victoria was on the throne, Isaac Poad started in business. Based close to York the company thrived supplying barley to brewers before moving into brewing themselves and more recently into spirits.
In an ever popular category (for obvious reasons!) this year’s judging panel loved Isaac Poad’s Damson and Gin. “Smooth and well-balanced, we love the warm and comforting mellow richness of this spirit.
A pleasure to drink, it’s crying out for a roaring log fire and great friends.” Cheers!
RUNNERS UP
■■Hotham’s Gin School & Distillery – Cardamom Gin
■■Masons Yorkshire Gin – Lavender ■■Sloemotion – Hedgerow Botanical Vodka
AWARD SPONSOR
Best Savoury Condiment
The Chilli Jam Man – Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam
WINNER
As a previous winner of the Yorkshire Food Hero Award, Simon Barrett is no stranger to collecting gongs at the Taste Awards.
His award-winning range of spicy condiments now has another accolade thanks to his Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam blowing our judges away! Noting its versatility, depth of colour and lovely glossy appearance, they said: “such a lovely slightly sweet, fresh fruity flavor with a heat that builds beautifully without being too harsh. Guaranteed to spice up your life!”
RUNNERS UP
■■Charlie & Ivy – Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread Dipper
■■Rosalind’s Larder – Piccalilli ■■Wharfe Valley Farms – Smoked Garlic
Sugar Free Mayonnaise
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Best Sweet Preserve
Rosalind’s Larder – Blackberry, Rhubarb & Liquorice Jam
WINNER
A new comer to the Taste Awards, Rosalind’s Larder certainly caused a stir with this year’s judging panel with her now award winning Blackberry, Rhubarb & Liquorice Jam.
Using largely home grown produce in her range of artisan, handcrafted preserves, Rosalind is a regular at local food markets and shows throughout the region. Our impressed judges said: “If you want a taste of Yorkshire on toast then this is it! Bursting with fruit, with a lovely texture and a great balance of distinctive flavours all perfectly judged to allow each of them to shine equally. A quality grown up jam and a worthy winner!”
RUNNERS UP
■■Bert’s Barrow – Strawberry Jam ■■Bessie’s Yorkshire Preserve
– Grapefruit & York Gin Marmalade ■■Tickle Your Tastebuds
– Granny’s Gooseberry Jam
Best Confectionery
Crofts Chocolates – Scarborough Salted Caramel Chocolates
WINNER
Family run Crofts celebrated their 6th year in business this summer and what a way to mark it! Based in Scarborough their range of delicious treats are made on site by their talented chocolatier.
Another highly anticipated category which often throws up a number of surprises, Crofts Scarborough Salted Caramel Chocolates were stand-out winners
in the category with the judges noting their wonderful finish, perfect size and inviting aroma. “A quality product with super thin chocolate and a great balance of texture and flavor. They delivered on every level and most importantly taste delicious!”
RUNNERS UP
■■Bear & Mouse Chocolate – Mini Bite Gift Box
■■The Chilli Jam Man
– Balls of Steel Roulette Set
■■Por Favour – Fudge
AWARD SPONSOR
Best Free From
Sugar Therapy – Undeniably Charlotte Chocolate & Raspberry Bombe
WINNER
With many celebrity commissions, including Her Majesty the Queen, Thirsk based Sugar Therapy certainly know how to impress!
Known as the ‘Damien Hurst of the dessert
world’ owner Charlotte announced the launch of
the Undeniably Charlotte a brand making premium desserts for supermarkets in August 2015 and moved into larger purpose built premises to keep up with demand.
Our judges had high praise for this innovative winning product saying, “Simple, well executed and totally delicious, it certainly has the wow factor. This dessert would make it onto our table for a special occasion without hesitation, bravo!”
RUNNERS UP
■■Geo Middlemiss & Son
– Gluten Free Sausage Roll
■■The Chilli Jam Man
– Simmering Smoky Chilli Jam
■■Wold Top Brewery
– Scarborough Fair IPA
AWARD SPONSOR
Best Yorkshire Breakfast
Newton House, Knaresborough
WINNER
Set in a beautiful 300-year-old townhouse in the centre of the charming historic market town of Knaresborough, Newton House offers Georgian elegance along with now Taste Award winning breakfasts!
Our judge was full of praise for this hidden gem noting the welcome and hospitality as much as the delicious food itself. “Our cooked breakfasts were beautifully presented and of the highest quality. All
the food was fresh, tasty and locally sourced and we were delighted with the friendliness, efficiency and
by the lovely atmosphere in the breakfast room. How wonderful to have the opportunity to enjoy home- cooked local produce which was cooked to perfection.”
RUNNERS UP
■■Cambridge House, Reeth ■■Devonshire Arms Hotel,
Bolton Abbey Estate ■■The Barn, Monk Fryston
AWARD SPONSOR