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Cream tea is a traditional type of afternoon tea that’s associated with the West Country – Devon, Cornwall, as well as Dorset and Somerset. It consists of tea that’s usually served with a combination of clotted cream, scones, and jam. Butter is also often added to the mix, as we... Read more

Devonshire Cream tea is a traditional afternoon treat that originates from the county of Devon. It consists of freshly baked scones, which are typically served warm and split in half. The scones are generously topped with clotted cream, a rich, thick cream made by slowly heating unpasteurized cow... Read more

Devonshire split is a traditional sweet bun originating from Devon, hence the name. The buns are usually made with a combination of flour, salt, sugar, yeast, butter, and milk or cream. Once the dough has been formed, it's divided into small rounded buns that are baked until the crust becomes pal... Read more

Hog's pudding is a traditional sausage-like meat product from Devon and Cornwall. It is quite spicy and contains flavorings such as basil, garlic, cumin, and black pepper. The sausage is typically prepared with pork meat or offal, pork fat, bread, suet, and either pearl barley or oatmeal. The com... Read more

Mackerel bap is an English fish sandwich originating from River Cottage Canteen restaurant in Axminster, where it's been created by chef Tim Maddams. The sandwich is made with mackerel fillets that are dredged in flour, dipped in beaten eggs, deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy, and the... Read more

Devon Blue is a semi-hard artisan cheese made from raw milk of Ayrshire cows. It is produced by Ben Harris and Robin Condgen of Ticklemore Cheese. In order for the blue mold to develop, Devon Blue needs to mature for 6 to 8 months. The cheese has a dense, crumbly, and firm textu... Read more

Clotted cream is a traditional thick cream that's characterized by a much higher butterfat content (64%) than in heavy cream (48%). It has been a staple in Cornwall and Devon for a long time, and it's believed that the clotted cream was brought to England 2000 years ago by Phoenician settlers, wh... Read more

Devonshire clotted cream is a traditional thick cream characterized by its high butterfat content (64%). Clotted cream has been a staple of both Devon and Cornwall for a long time, and it's been a cause for friendly rivalry for as long as anyone can remember. The product is nowadays made with cen... Read more

Sharpham is an English cheese hailing from Devon. This brie-style cheese is made from raw cow's milk and vegeterian rennet. Underneath its moldy rind, the texture is soft, often gooey, and creamy. The aromas are fresh, while the flavor is buttery. It's recommended to serve Sharpham with ... Read more

Devon crab is a type of crab that’s sustainably fished in the waters off the South Devon coast. The crabs are caught using pots that are laid in strings on the sea bed, and they cause no damage to the sea environment. These crabs’ meat is rich in minerals and vitamins and low in fat. ... Read more

Ticklemore is an English cheese produced in South Devon. Made from goat's milk, this semi-hard cheese has a natural white rind that hides a crumbly, open, and firm-textured paste underneath. This cheese is hand-pressed into a colander, resulting in the shape of a flattened sphere. At the... Read more

Curworthy is an English cheese originating from Devon, where it has been made at Stockbeare Farm by Rachel Stephens since 1987. The cheese is made from cow's milk and has a natural rind. The aroma is fresh, the texture is creamy, supple, and open, while the flavors are creamy and buttery... Read more

Beenleigh Blue is an English cheese hailing from Devon, where it's produced by Ticklemore Cheese Dairy. This blue cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk and it's based on a Roquefort recipe. It's produced between January and July with the milk of Dorset-Friesland sheep in Cornwall,... Read more

Vulscombe is an English cheese hailing from Tiverton. This rindless cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk. The texture is soft and creamy, the aromas are goaty, rich, and herbaceous, while the flavors are mild, herbaceous, and slightly spicy. Besides the plain version, Vulscombe al... Read more

Harbourne Blue is an English cheese hailing from Totnes in Devon, where it's produced by Ticklemore Cheese Dairy. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is crumbly, close, dense, and creamy, often with very light blue veining. The aromas... Read more

Loddiswell Avondale is an English cheese hailing from Devon, where it's produced by Bill and Jocelyn Martin. The cheese is made from raw goat's milk and it's left to age for 2 months before consumption. Underneath its washed rind, the texture is semi-soft, firm, and almost dry. The aroma... Read more

Friesla is an English cheese hailing from Devon. The cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk and it's usually left to age from 6 to 10 weeks. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is firm and hard. The aromas and flavors are sweet, with hints of blackcurrants and a long-lasting a... Read more

Slider is a traditional drink from Devon that combines gin-infused sloe berries and cider. The sloes are usually left as a by-product of making sloe gin and are then macerated in cider for several weeks. The infusion will attain a darker, reddish hue, while the flavor is fruity, herbal, ... Read more