Steve and I moved to Market Cross Guest House in Belford in 2012. This was a new venture for both of us.  I have always had a interest in food and retrained to be a chef in my forties. Then began working at Swinton Park Cookery School in the Yorkshire Dales. I worked there for a number of years and it was there that I really developed a passion for where our food came from. Also the use of seasonal produce being lucky enough to have access to a real kitchen garden and excellent local suppliers. While working at Swinton I discovered the delights of fine dining, the amazing talent and passion that goes into creating menus and dishes.  Within my role at the cookery school I met some fantastic food producers. I also came to understand what amazing produce was available in North Yorkshire.

When we moved to Northumberland I doubted I would find the same level of produce here on our door step.  How wrong was I! A local water powered flour mill. A traditional family butcher and a

Here in my blog I will share with you some the producers we use here at Market Cross. We will also let you know about the best local restaurants and maybe a few of my favourite recipes.

I hope you  enjoy.