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Sunday, September 05, 2010 10:36 AM |
OK, so let's hear it for "celebrity chefs" (I do hate that phrase) who come to Cumbria to take part in our food festivals because they actually care and love the produce here, not because they're getting a load of money. Like Simon Rimmer, the resident chef at BBC2's Sunday morning magazine show Something for the Weekend. Simon runs two NW restaurants; Greens in Manchester and Earle in Cheshire, and he's a real northern lad. We got an interview with Simon before he was off to open the Kirkby Lonsdale Fork Fest, and he told us he's old friends with John Natlacen at Churchmouse Cheeses in Kirkby Lonsdale, who is one of the people behind this new festival. "When John called and asked if I'd consider coming up – adding that they had no money – I didn't hesitate. I love Cumbria and the produce here," said Simon.
Watch out for the video interview with Simon in the October issue of our Artisan-food e-magazine!
And congratulations to the organisers for a really good day out, with lots of quality producers, live music, kids activities, beer tent, and just a generally chilled an fun event. Fork Fest was organised by Churchmouse Cheeses, Claire Benson Marketing, Damson Design and Plato's boutique hotel. Claire told us they were all working for free to establish a food festival in this great little town, and we certainly hope it will become a tradition!
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