A few weeks ago, I went to the BBC Summer Good Food Show at the NEC. I look forward to the show every year as it is a great way to meet lots of like-minded people in one place. Upon arrival and after a quick coffee in the press area, I went to see my friend James on the Gourmet Life stand. He was joined on the stand by Duncan of Relish Publications who were promoting the launch of Relish Midlands (more to follow about this in another post soon).
Following this, I went to meet the lovely people at Riso Gallo UK who were showcasing the wide range of products they have on offer and had chefs on hand to show you how to cook it. On the stand they were cooking courgette, chorizo and pea risotto and they even made a chocolate, meringue and strawberry risotto too. I received a selection of their products to review and will telling you more about them soon.
After this, I went over and met Tracy from The Gingham Chicken who make some of the most inventive fudge I have ever seen. I loved the lemon meringue one!
I next went to Samuelson’s of Whitney and tried their delicious lemonade and virgin mojito. They tasted like how drinks used to taste and were very yummy. I brought three bottles.
Next up was the My Secret Kitchen ladies who were wowing the NEC with their creations as they always do. I especially loved their maple caramel sauce.
Next up was a revelation to me, a frozen dough company called The Northern Dough Co. who make fresh dough in the factory, freeze it straight away, you take it home, defrost it when you need and then make fantastic pizza. We have loved what I brought at the show and need to stock up again. Thomas enjoyed it too. It is that good!
One of my final stops of the day was to Grandpa Lew’s, a Derbyshire based business selling the finest pies and sauces they can. I enjoyed their Curried Potato, Cauliflower and Pea pie and an Atomic Buffalo Brownie. Before leaving the show I went and saw old friend’s Tim at Macarons and More and Kate at Gower Cottage Brownies.
While at the show, I was lucky enough to interview Olly Smith and Glynn Purnell. Their interviews are next up on the blog so stay tuned. I had a fantastic time at the show and think it one of the best shows yet. I can’t wait for the winter show to arrive in town. After walking round all day and working on James’ stall for a while, I was even more tired than what I had been looking after Thomas all day! 
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