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£2M investment to produce clean energy

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company (The Lakes), has maximised opportunities to create their own clean energy with a £2 million investment enabling them to become a self-sustaining electrical island.

The Lakes reached carbon neutral (Scope 1 and 2 […]

August 20th, 2024|News|Comments Off on £2M investment to produce clean energy|

Raspberry Bakewell

 

Raspberry Bakewell Tart

This recipe from Hawkshead Relish includes fresh raspberries – along with their Raspberry & Vanilla jam. We tried the jam and it’s gorgeous – perfect with scones and jam too.

For the pastry200 g plain flour2 tablespoons icing […]

August 15th, 2024|Recipes|Comments Off on Raspberry Bakewell|

Great Taste Award for Laid With Love eggs

It’s official – Laid With Love eggs have a Great Taste Award. 
The Lakes Free Range Egg Company (The Lakes) has won a Great Taste Award for the Laid With Love brand of free-range eggs.

The Great Taste Awards […]

July 31st, 2024|News|Comments Off on Great Taste Award for Laid With Love eggs|

WIN Afternoon Tea with cakes baked with love

A celebration of Penrith Show baking, and your chance to win Afternoon Tea for Two at Cedar Manor, Windermere.
We’re delighted to sponsor the Homemade & Homegrown marquee at Penrith Show this year – as well as the customary Victoria Sandwich […]

July 18th, 2024|News|Comments Off on WIN Afternoon Tea with cakes baked with love|

Lakes Chocolate Mousse

 

Lakes Chocolate Mousse

Well, who doesn’t love chocolate mousse? As its summer we have looked up a few recipes and came up with a blend of a couple to produce the Lakes Chocolate Mousse. It has just a few simple […]

June 24th, 2024|Recipes|Comments Off on Lakes Chocolate Mousse|

Rhubarb and Frangipane Tart

Rhubarb & Frangipane Tart

Spring and early summer means rhubarb time, and if you are a fan, then this recipe is a great taste contrast with sweet frangipane and tart rhubarb. Serve with a good yoghurt or cream if you […]

May 17th, 2024|Recipes|Comments Off on Rhubarb and Frangipane Tart|

Carrot Cake Cookies

 

Carrot Cake Cookies

Cookies with coffee, yes please. These cookies are quick to make and quick to bake, so if you want a treat with your coffee or for teatime, this recipe is just the job. Whatsmore, they contain carrots, […]

April 3rd, 2024|Recipes|Comments Off on Carrot Cake Cookies|

Cumbrian Carrot Cake

 

Cumbrian Carrot Cake

Who doesn’t love carrot cake! Carrots are a rich source of beta-carotene and they also contain lutein which is an antioxidant. Our Laid With Love eggs also containing lutein, so carrot cake is the perfect recipe to […]

April 3rd, 2024|Recipes|Comments Off on Cumbrian Carrot Cake|

Easter Traditions – the Simnel Cake, baked with love

What is so traditional about Simnel Cake

In the run-up to Easter, avid bakers will be preparing a traditional Easter Simnel Cake. But why is it a traditionally seasonal bake and why are there 11 marzipan balls on the top?

A Simnel […]

March 25th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Easter Traditions – the Simnel Cake, baked with love|

Easter Simnel Cake

 

Easter Simnel Cake

Traditionally made at Easter – read more here Conventionally eleven marzipan balls are used to decorate the cake, with a story that the balls represent the twelve apostles, minus Judas   This marzipan decorating tradition developed late in the […]

March 23rd, 2024|Recipes|Comments Off on Easter Simnel Cake|