Blog : Great Cornish Food

Prepare for St Piran’s Day

March 2nd, 2021 by Ruth

This year, why not mark St Piran’s Day (March 5th) by baking your own saffron cake or buns? A different way to pass another lockdown day perhaps – or how about a home school baking session? We guarantee everyone will enjoy it and your efforts will be rewarded. Cornwall’s links with saffron date are thought […]

Flipping Good Pancakes

February 10th, 2021 by Ruth

Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner, so it’s time to perfect your pancakes. We’ve badgered our Head Chef Nik Tinney to share his top ten tips for the best results: 1)Start with a Teflon coated pan, or a well seasoned cast iron one that won’t stick. 2)Use a mix of butter and a […]

Why the Keen Cooks’ Pantry Gift Box is a very special food hamper…

December 10th, 2020 by Carolyn Garman

Owner of the Great Cornish Food Store, Ruth Huxley, explains why she took a highly personal approach to this particular gift box.

Treat yourself to a Treway Farm Turkey

November 30th, 2020 by Carolyn Garman

With Christmas creeping up, we thought it time to introduce you to the lovely Kate Martin who, with husband Will, runs Treway Farm in Coombe and who this year will be supplying deliciously juicy golden turkeys and free range geese…

Cornish Saffron – a Labour of Love

November 22nd, 2020 by Carolyn Garman

Settle in for a wonderful love story: of saffron’s fascinating links to Cornwall; of the incredibly dainty crocus; of its versatility in the kitchen and of Brian and Margaret Eyers who brought it back to our shores.

Our Online Gift Store is Open

November 12th, 2020 by Carolyn Garman

Christmas is coming and we’re delighted to let you know that we’ve launched our online Gift Shop with a select and very special range of Cornish food and drinks gifts.