As in my previous posts I have talked about trying to use natural flavours whenever possible. As you can see I have a huge collection, but if you are wanting something a little out of the ordinary they can be harder to find. I mentioned the Lakeland custard flavour, but they have a whole range available both in the shops and online I have tested some of the range and been happy with the flavours, I intend to work through the rest!
Another brand I found in the foodhall in Baker's and Larner's of Holt a fabulous shop which will no doubt crop up again as a source of ingredients. They had a nice range of Uncle Roy's flavours. However the range in the shop is nothing compared to what is available direct from the company, and the mail order charges are ok if you buy a few. They are also available in independent deli's so perhaps you can persuade your local shop to stock them. My greatest excitement was to find maple flavouring, which I have hunted for for years, maple syrup being expensive and not always suitable for some recipes as it is quite liquid. If I were to have a criticism of these flavourings, it is that the strengths vary. They say to use six drops, however if you use six drops of the strawberry it is so strong as to be unpleasant two to three is generally enough, whereas with the raspberry it takes around 18 drops to achieve a good raspberry flavour.
This blog is starting to look like some kind of crazed infomercial! It isn't intended to be, but I do find it endlessly frustrating to read blogs which mention products but don't tell you where to buy them!
Happy shopping
Karen Lizzie
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