This week seems to be leaning rather heavily in a a cakey direction. Perhaps that’s because it’s National Cake Week, or maybe Caketober’s influence making me crave cake.
As a mate of mine would say, ‘little bit column A, a little bit column B’.
Today sees the start of the Eccles Cake Festival – those little flaky pastried currant filled cakes, that seem to have a bit of a Marmite effect on people. Having discovered how well a fresh baked Eccles cake goes with cheese, I’m a bit of a convert. And what better way to celebrate a cake that’s recipe is over 220 years old, than with a whole festival dedicated to the delicacy.
From today’s Cake and Custard celebration for the kids to tomorrow’s Eccles Cake Lunch though to a Tea Dance on Thursday, if you’re looking for an excuse to eat cake, you might just have found it.
Personally, I’m wondering if I can drag myself away from Indy Man Beer Con to attend the Great Eccles Cake Off, or on 19 October (not the detailed date), the Eccles Cake Cruise looks right up my street.
Though given I fell off a canal boat last time I was on one, I’d be a bit more careful about how many I scoff….
And if you can’t be there in person, there’s still a way you can take part – especially if you’re off on your travels. Cake Break is challenging you to take an Eccles cake as far across the world as you can. So whether it’s for afternoon tea in Singapore, or a donkey ride on Blackpool beach, the two categories mean anyone can get involved – furthest distance and most unusual setting.
Whichever takes your fancy, if you’re looking for something cakey to do this week, this might just be the answer.