When we visited our local street fair at the weekend it was fun looking around the food stalls in search of all those treats enjoyed at such an occasion...
Mmm, candy floss...
Always baffles me how this is made...
And, for more years than I would care to remember, we have always bought a bag of two or these to come home with us...
Made by a local firm since 1888 to a traditional recipe...
Scrummy...
And, we would always buy these, Grantham Gingerbread...
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However, none were to be found on any of the stalls. On further enquiry, it turns out that the owner of the firm which manufactured them passed away in the summer, and so has ceased to operate - such a shame after such a long history.
These biscuits are quite unlike any other ginger biscuits, they are pale (no syrup or molasses) and have a hollow but chewy centre. And they are VERY hot and gingery. And scrumptious.
So now DD and I are trawling the internet to try to find an authentic recipe so we can have a go at making our own.
Will keep you posted as to our success (or otherwise).
What is your favourite traditional food linked to your local region?
Helenxx
