England's Northwest
Manx kippers, bronzed examples of the smoker’s art, are a succulent reason to visit the Isle of Man, and there are local crabs, with a flavour all their own. Tasty little scallops called ‘Queenies’ and lamb and mutton from the remarkable, russet fleeced, Manx Loughton are not to be missed. The nearby mainland offers Morecambe Bay shrimps, uniquely delicate and brown, potted in seasoned butter and perfect with Hovis bread. Pubs and restaurants cook steaming hotpots rich with black pudding and onions. Look out for Peter Gott’s superb wild boar sausages and dry cured bacon made at Sillfield Farm.
The Yew Tree Farm Shop in a 17th century barn at Halewood overflows with fresh, seasonal produce and is a treasure trove of local delights. Step into the Victorian age at the Lion Salt Works, Northwich, where enthusiasts are restoring an open pan salt making enterprise, and quench your thirst with cool local ales at the aptly named Salt Barge Pub just over the road, beside the canal. For exotic treats head for Manchester and one of Europe’s largest China Town, dip into the Woo Sang restaurant’s enticing Cantonese specialities, or visit their shop next door for everything you need to cook your own!
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