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Took the kids down to the first @streetfoodsocials event at Bracebridge Heath . . . and fair play, this one’s got legs 👊🔥

A message dropped in a few weeks back asking if I’d come down and help spread the word. No voucher needed, no fuss — just happy to do my bit for the local food scene.

So today I turned up with my three kids and we bought something from every vendor. Because if we want more stuff like this happening in Lincolnshire, we’ve got to show up and support it.

Yes, it was small.

But it was the FIRST one.

And every cracking food event starts somewhere.

The food was spot on, the traders were grafting, the sun turned up, and the location is absolutely perfect — big open field, park to the side, plenty of space for the kids to run feral while you get stuck into some proper street food.

Much to my horror . . . my daughter said the loaded pulled pork fries were better than mine.

Absolutely wounded.

I may never recover.

Big love to the vendors:

🔥 @the_grumpy_german
🐷 @thenaughty_pig
🍕 @firehouse_pizzas
☕ @theverycoolcoffeebus
🧇 @paddingtonswafflestation
🐨 @koalakitchenuk
🧁 @thelittlecupcakeco22

This is exactly the kind of thing Lincolnshire needs more of. Local food, local people, good vibes, and traders putting the graft in.

📍 The Pavilion, Bath Road, Bracebridge Heath, LN4 2TU
🗓 Last Wednesday of every month
⏰ 3pm – 7:30pm

Go give them a follow and keep an eye on future events:

Instagram: @streetfoodsocials

We’ll definitely be back.

And next time . . . I’m coming for revenge on those fries 😤🔥

#supportlocal #StreetFoodSocialsLincolnshire #StreetFoodLincolnshire #StreetFoodUK

What if @fourge.bbq sold sausages?

Better yet . . . what if we handed over the keys to the castle and gave you the mix, method, and know-how to make them at home?

@liamthecateringbutcher been busy behind the scenes, tinkering with what a first FOURGE sausage could look like and taste like. Built from a proper pork base, layered with smoke-led seasoning, jalapeños for a clean kick, and cheese through the mix for that rich, molten hit. He’s now on test batch three and it’s landing hard.

Today I got to sample them. And honestly? They’re 95% there already. Tight skin. Great bite. Solid heat. Big flavour. Proper special.

So here’s the question for you lot . . .

Would you rather buy these ready-made from the award-winning @thecateringbutcher ?!?

Or should I get Liam to download his brain into a proper set of instructions and build a FOURGE kit you can fire up at home?

Drop your vote below:

1 = Buy the sausages
2 = Make them at home

#FOURGE #UnitedByFlame #Sausages

Yesterday my eldest said he wanted to go camping again . . . but after I’d dropped my other two off at their Nan and Grandad’s for a couple of days, it was already gone 4pm by the time I got back. So we needed somewhere fairly local . . .

We found @woodfarmcampingglamping and booked in for 5pm. When we arrived, Tim gave us a cracking welcome and, as it was a bit quieter, let us pitch right by the lake . . . what a spot. Honestly, probably some of the best views we’ve had so far whilst exploring Lincolnshire.

We got set up, walked the dog, then fired up the Weber and cooked some burgers over the coals. It’s been a VERY long time since I haven’t made smashburgers and just gone with pre-made burgers over the flames . . . but dare I say it . . . I think I actually preferred them.

We then just sat there chatting, listening to music and enjoying some proper quality time together.

Tim’s wife, Keziah, was lovely too, and clearly working flat out keeping the showers and facilities spotless.

Proper nice little site if you like small, friendly campsites, peaceful views and maybe a bit of fishing . . . and yes, you can even stay in a converted double decker bus too.