 Pollocks’ Pickles and Preserves from Monaghan is celebrating after winning a prestigious 2011 Great Taste Award. Pollocks’ Pickles and Preserves has been presented with a coveted one-star Gold Great Taste Award for its Marmalade. Pollocks’ Pickles and Preserves only commenced business in 2010 and have won many awards locally, regionally and now internationally for their jams, pickles and chutneys. Pollocks’ Pickles and Preserves are homemade, stirred and poured in the traditional way – using a big spoon and plenty of elbow grease. There is nothing in their jams only fruit and sugar, their pickles are fat-free, low in salt and sugar, so really it’s the way your mother or grandmother made them. Pollock’s Pickles and Preserves pride themselves on making homemade artisan products with no artificial colouring, flavourings and preservatives which makes them 100% natural. This is achieved through their passion for good food, great taste and flavours. This gives them a unique selling point which has resulted in achieving a Great Taste Gold Award 2011. From an early age Glennys developed a love for making good food – thanks to mother Lillian and father Bob Magee, well known grocers in Belturbet, Co. Cavan. Glennys‘s one regret is that her parents have not lived to see her new enterprise and awards. They say that behind every good man is a good woman but in the Pollock household it is the opposite. Meredith has helped and supported her all the way in the last 12 months, He is responsible for the creative hats on the jars and he is a dab hand at peeling apples and onions. Glennys Pollock of Pollocks’ Pickles and Preserves, said: “We are delighted with this award. Winning a Great Taste Award recognizes the hard work and dedication that goes into making superb foods. For 2011, over 7400 products were judged over an intense two-month period. The Awards’ organiser, the Guild of Fine Food constantly refines the judging mechanics and this year was no exception. Before gold is awarded, a minimum of twelve experts, often 16 taste, discuss and agree. For two- or three-stars, up to 20 judges must unanimously agree an entry has achieved absolute perfection. Over 350 experts including key buyers, retailers, chefs and food writers blind tasted entries to ensure they are fairly and independently assessed. - |
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 18:26