A gourmet winter experience in Cumbria
A glorious foodie experience, sure to spread happiness whatever the winter weather, can be enjoyed on England’s most beautiful lake in February 2010, when the iconic Ullswater ‘Steamers’ lay on fabulous marmalade cruises, in conjunction with mansion and historic gardens, Dalemain.
Passengers on board the 11am ‘A Taste of Marmalade’ cruise, departing Pooley Bridge on February 4. 2009, will be able to test some very special, connoisseur’s marmalades during a one-hour cruise on Ullswater.
Having built up an appetite for all types of top quality marmalade, from traditional Seville orange to other citrus fruit-based marmalades and even merry marmalade - including alcohol - cruise passengers will enjoy a tasty two-course lunch at historic Dalemain.
This will present an opportunity for any marmalade-making cruisers to submit their entries to the World’s Original Marmalade Festival marmalade competition, for which the closing date for 2010 is February 1 for artisan producer and February 7 for home cooks.
The Festival will be held at Dalemain over National Marmalade Weekend (February 13-14) and the judges’ decisions on winners across all 11 categories will be announces on February 14, 2010.
A choice of tea or coffee will be served on board the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ boat, as the cruise takes in some of the most stunning scenery that can be enjoyed in any part of Britain.
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ Rachel Bell says: “The World’s Original Marmalade Festival is spreading the love of marmalade further across the globe with each passing year and this special Marmalade Cruise is helping the Festival to achieve its goal.
“This marmalade-focused experience will not only delight the taste-buds, but also inspire marmalade lovers to get into the kitchen and attempt to create a pot of marmalade that could win top marks and a commemorative prize at the world’s most prestigious preserve Festival.”
Tickets for this one-off cruise cost £22.50. More information about Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is available at ullswater-steamers.co.uk whilst details of The World’s Original Marmalade Festival can be found at marmaladefestival.co.uk.
