26 February 2024
The coastal region of Northumberland attracts thousands of locals and tourists every year. With miles of coastline and countryside to explore, we've put together some of our favourite Northumberland local food delicacies and where to find them below. MMCS Commercial Cleaning is a cleaning company in the north east. Using environmentally-friendly products, our regular holiday let changeover service in Northumberland involves a thorough clean after the departure of a guest as well as the top up of toiletries. We also provide fresh linen and towelling in our bedmaking service to create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for your next guest. Our carpet cleaning services removes up to 80 per cent of stains and makes your carpets look , feel and smell new again. With a quick drying time, get a hassle-free quote today. Where is Northumberland? Northumberland is a county in North East England that borders Scotland. It is bordered by land on three sides, with the fourth side bordering the North Sea with over 100 kilometres of coastline. Fun fact: Early Grey tea originated in Northumberland Northumberland food: local delicacies and where to find them Berwick cockles Despite its name, a Berwick cockle is a white sweet with red stripes. The original sweets were made in Berwick-upon-Tweed from 1801 to 2010 by the Cowe family. The sweets were originally hard mints then became 'crumbly' mints in recent years. They are still manufactured and can be bought online. Lindisfarne Oysters Lindisfarne Oysters are a famous Northumberland food that can be enjoyed all year round. The oysters start in a hatchery then are transferred to the beds in Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve until they grow to the size of a thumbnail. They can take up to four years to reach this size and are grown in fine mesh bags just off Holy Island. Lindisfarne is also well known for its mead, a locally made drink of honey wine blended with local water, grape juice, herbs and spirits. Said to have links to the mead once made by monks who lived on the island, the wine can be tasted and purchased on the island today. Smoked kippers Smoked kippers are a famous Northumberland food that are still produced traditionally. Alleged to be popular with the Royal Family, L Robson & Sons prepare the dish using recipes that are over a century old while Swallowfish, located in Seahouses, still use the original smokehouses that have smoked herrings since 1843 using traditional oak sawdust without additives or preservatives. Ham and pease pudding stottie A stottie is a flat, round bread loaf that comes from the Geordie word "stot," meaning to bounce, reflecting the bread's texture. Known as the marmite of the north, pease pudding is a savoury spread made of split yellow peas, with water, salt and spices, and often cooked with a bacon or ham joint. Made with locally sourced ingredients, the Big River Bakery in Shieldfield has been voted as having the best ham and pease pudding stottie in the north. While this article focused on Northumberland local food delicacies and where to find them, y ou can find a range of Northumberland trip ideas on our blog.