While there is much focus on the three generations who run Helme Edge Vineyard: Alan, Fiona and Tom, there is an unsung hero supporting us. Armies march on their stomachs and that applies equally in the wine tasting room where nibbles are provided to accompany the wine.
That hero(ine) is our baker in chief, Jen (Alan’s wife, Fiona’s mum and Tom’s granny). She provides a daily presentation of savoury biscuits to accompany our both our Helme Edge Vineyard Sparkling Solaris and still Solaris. Her range includes Parmesan biscuits, Jeera(with cumin) and a Cheddar & Rice Krispie biscuit. To accompany our Helme Edge Rosé, things turn sweeter.
Her shortbread recipe was handed down from her mother in the north of Scotland and probably her mother before.
However, chocolate brownies are her speciality. They are much admired and our visitors often ask if they can buy them. It’s very flattering but unfortunately Jen is at full capacity!
If you would like to sample Jen’s baking alongside our beautiful Yorkshire wines, please do come and visit us by booking in via our booking page!
