Mitchells recipe: Raspberry Sponge Pudding with Whisky Cream.

At Mitchells we are all self confessed foodies and we are proud to stock a huge range of locally produced food products. Given our love for food and cake we wanted to share a tasty recipe for Raspberry Sponge Pudding with Whisky Cream.

It is a a tasty pudding to perfectly finish off any meal. The raspberry flavour is deliciously and the whisky cream gives it a little kick. Why not try it for yourself? Why not post photo of the finished article (preferably pre-eating) and post it on our Facebook wall?
Ingredients

• 3 heaped tbsp raspberry jam
• 300g fresh raspberries
• 175g unsalted butter
• 75g soft light brown sugar
• 75g caster sugar
• 3 large eggs - beaten
• 4 tbsp Scotch Whisky
• 225g self-raising flour
• 300ml Mitchells Double Cream

Method

• Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 2, 300°F (150°C).
• Thoroughly grease a 2 litre pudding basin with butter, then line the base with a greaseproof paper disc. Spoon the jam into the bottom of the basin and spread evenly, then arrange the raspberries in a single layer on top – allowing them to come slightly up the side of the bowl. 
• Beat together the butter, soft brown sugar and caster sugar until very light and fluffy, and then gradually beat in the eggs and 2 tbsp of the whiskey.
• Fold the flour into the creamed mixture, carefully spoon it on top of the raspberries and spread evenly. Cover the pudding basin with a sheet of foil, pleated in the middle, and secure with string. Steam the pudding for 1 and half to 1 3 quarter hours, until well risen. 
• While the pudding is cooking, whisk the remaining whisky with the Mitchells double cream until it holds soft peaks – adding a teaspoon of caster sugar if wished.
• Spoon into a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until serving. Carefully un-mould the pudding onto a serving dish, garnish with mint leaves and serve hot accompanied by the whisky cream.

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Victoria Sponge raffle for Help for Heroes Colossal Cake Sale!

We always like to show our support in charity events and the Help for Heroes Colossal Cake Sale 2012 is no exception! Mitchells will be be raffling a Victoria Sponge.

The Colossal Cake Sale has grown in popularity through the years and is all about communities coming together and 'doing their bit' to raise money for an amazing cause whilst having fun at the same time.


We are proud support such a great charity and hope to raise some additional funds for the Cake Sale by raffling off one of our delicious Victoria Sponges.

Tickets can be bought in the Tearoom for £1 and all proceeds will go to Help for Heroes.  The winner will be drawn on 8 April.

For further information on the event visit www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk

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Mitchells Oatcakes- it's a family thing...

Mitchells wholesome oatcakes are hand baked on a traditional open girdle using locally grown oats and a splash of Mitchells milk. We are extremely proud of the history behind the recipe as it is the same today as it was when  first used by Great Granny Mitchell in the 1920s.

They are really popular, so much so that we have taken on board your suggestions to make them available to buy online! You can stock up on you supply of our oaty treats by visiting our very own Mitchells online shop.

They are simply delicious spread with honey or jam, paired with your favourite cheese, stovies or soup.

Available in Great Granny’s original recipe and now also available made with locally produced cold pressed rapeseed oil (the new health fad!!) and we occasionally make them with Parmesan cheese.

We’ve also tried adding whisky to our recipe and dipping them in chocolate. Do you have any suggestions on new flavours for us to try? How do you like to eat your oatcakes? We'd love to hear your suggestions so visit our Facebook page and leave a comment or why not send us a tweet @MitchellsDairy

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Mitchells Hampers make perfect Mothers Day gifts

Stuck on what to buy your mum this Mother's Day? Our online hamper shop lets you buy the ideal Mothers Day gift from the comfort of your own home. Mitchells hampers and fruit baskets really do have a way of showing someone you care and what better way to show your mum that you care than to order her a Mitchells hamper?

You can order straight from our online shop*. Chose the perfect hamper to suit your mum's taste and style. We have just added new and all together tasty Hampers to treat your mum this Mothering Sunday. To view our online store click HERE.

If you prefer, you can order a hamper or fruit basket by calling us to order on 01467 621 389  or email us: info@mitchells-scotland.com

*Please note that courier deliveries take place outwith Mothering Sunday and will be delivered on Friday 16th March or Tuesday 20th March

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An exclusive look into Downie's of Whitehills

Downies of Whitehills are a family owned fish processing business that has been in existence for more than 130 years. Situated on the shores of the Moray Firth, their factory & shop attract customers from far and wide to sample the very best that Downies offer in the way of prime quality Scottish seafood.

Alan Downie, the Managing Partner, goes to the fish markets in either Fraserburgh or Peterhead on a daily basis to bring the best of the catch back to Whitehills for processing in our EU approved premises.

With Alan Downie going to the markets daily, this ensures that we can offer all of our fish products at very competitive prices in comparison to some of our competitors. By undertaking the whole procedure from the market place through to the customer, Downies have the most competitive prices available to all of our customers, even better than the supermarkets with their superior buying power.

To ensure that as many customers have access to these excellent prices, Downies of Whitehills have opened a new retail outlet within Mitchell's Dairy in Inverurie where fresh supplies are delivered daily. The members of staff at our new shop are more than happy to arrange for orders to be taken for any unusual requests as we pride ourselves on being able to source a variety of seafood given plenty of notice.

A recent article in the press about Downies of Whitehills

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Could our new van win you a coffee and a hot roll for two ?

With our new Sales Vehicle now roaming the roads of Inverurie, we thought of different ways to welcome it to the Mitchells Fleet, and we thought why not get our loyal facebook fans to welcome our newest addition !

If you see the new Mitchells Sales Vehicle when you’re out and about, get someone to take a picture of you beside it, upload the picture to the Mitchells Facebook Page and tag yourself in the picture. You will then be entered into a monthly prize draw to win a free coffee and a hot roll for two people at The Dairy.

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Rizza's of Huntly: Ice Cream Cakes...

There is something about cake that makes us happy and what makes us even happier is Rizza's of Huntly's ice cream cakes! Rizza's of Huntly have such delicious flavours of ice cream cakes that can be ordered from in store at Mitchells Dairy. They make perfect birthday and special occasion cakes. But we believe that you don't really need an excuse to eat them, so the next time you have a craving for ice cream pop by* and pick up one of their cakes.

Ice Cream Gateaux Range:

Neapolitan Cassatta (£16.00)

Oblong (£7.45)

The Neapolitan Cassatta serves 24 people (perfect party size) is a delicious combination of Tutti Frutti, Strawberry and Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream, piped with Ice Cream and topped with cherries...

The 'Oblong' serves 10-12 portions and is a cake-tastic fusion of Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate Ice Cream with a tasty raspberry sauce based sponge all generously piped with ice cream!

Large Square (serves 15-20 portions £13.40)

Round (serves 6-8 portions £5.60)

Square (serves 12-15 portions £10.35)

All of the cake above are made up of deliciously tasty Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate ice cream and the sponge is raspberry sauce based piped with ice cream.

You can also choose from Rizza's of Huntly's novelty range- choose from a Train, Car, Castle, Bear or Dog shaped ice cream cake that are made in either Vanilla or Strawberry Ice Cream with sponge in raspberry base sauce (serves 15-20 portions) all £19.25.

*All of the cakes mentioned can be ordered from Mitchells store. Simply call us on 01467 621389 or email us on info@mitchells-scotland.com

What is your favourite ice cream flavour? Have you tried one of the delicious ice cream cakes? Let us know if you have and what you though of it. We are on Facebook and Twitter so be sure to say hello.

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