Tag: brownie

  • Whilst you're waiting...

    As you know, we are open again from 1 February.  Not long, but if you simply can't wait any longer, here is a recipe for our famous gluten-free chocolate brownies'...

    Why not have a go at making them at home?

    If on the other hand, you want a taste of the real thing, we'll see you in a couple of days...

     

    Greens' Famous Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Brownie:

    Soak one packet 150g of Craisins (dried Cranberries) in 200ml Orange Juice preferably overnight

    Pre- heat oven to 180c

    Melt 300g dark vegan chocolate, when slightly cool add 50g vitalite or soya margarine .

    Combine the following dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl:

    75g Gluten Free Plain Flour

    150g Ground Almonds

    50g Cocoa

    400g Caster Sugar

    1tsp Baking Soda

    Add 1tsp of vanilla essence to the chocolate mixture and 50mls of soya milk.

    Add the cranberries and orange juice and the melted chocolate to the dry mixture and mix thoroughly.

    Spread into a brownie tin and bake in the pre-heated oven for 45 minutes.

    The brownie will be quite soft at this stage and must be cooled completely before slicing.

     

    Green's is Grasmere's No. 1 cafe for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes........we look forward to welcoming you!

  • Get involved for Fairtrade Fortnight!

    'Fairtrade Fortnight' is almost upon us - 25 February - 10 March and we're delighted to be a Fairtrade organisation.

    Our famous Green's brownies are made with fairtrade sugar and chocolate, all of our coffee, tea and hot chocolate is fairtrade, as are our chocolate bars and the ingredients of our homemade cakes.

    Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.

    We're delighted to be a part of this extremely worthy organisation.

  • Green's featured in 'The Face of Windermere and Kendal' Magazine!

    We're delighted to be featured in this month's edition of new local magazine 'The Face of Windermere and Kendal'!

    The Editors were impressed with our famous chocolate brownie recipe and wanted to share this with their readers.

    Our handmade chocolate brownies are becoming something of a legend in Lakeland!  And, they are a great idea for Christmas, so why don't you have a go at making them too?

    Pick up a copy of the magazine if you can, and here's a reminder of our chocolate brownie recipe for those who are feeling creative and inspired.

    Happy Munching!

    Greens' Famous Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Brownie:

    Soak one packet 150g of Craisins (dried Cranberries) in 200ml Orange Juice preferably overnight

    Pre- heat oven to 180c

    Melt 300g dark vegan chocolate, when slightly cool add 50g vitalite or soya margarine .

    Combine the following dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl:

    75g Gluten Free Plain Flour

    150g Ground Almonds

    50g Cocoa

    400g Caster Sugar

    1tsp Baking Soda

    Add 1tsp of vanilla essence to the chocolate mixture and 50mls of soya milk.

    Add the cranberries and orange juice and the melted chocolate to the dry mixture and mix thoroughly.

    Spread into a brownie tin and bake in the pre-heated oven for 45 minutes.

    The brownie will be quite soft at this stage and must be cooled completely before slicing.

     

    Green's is Grasmere's No. 1 cafe for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes........we look forward to welcoming you!

     

  • Be inspired by the Green's kitchen this Christmas!

    The snow is falling and we're all admittedly feeling quite festive!  With only 3 weeks to go until the big day, if like us, you're starting to think about Christmas menu's, why not gain some inspiration from our recipe page?

    We've got some real winter warmers too - red braised cabbage and gluten-free Yorkshire pudding with our famous chocolate brownie or vegan carrot cupcake to finish.

    With a great selection of delicious dishes to choose from and easy-to-follow guidance for even the most inexperienced chef, you're sure to find something scrumptious and unique to impress your guests this season!

     

    Green's is Grasmere's No. 1 cafe for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes........we look forward to welcoming you!

     

  • Choc Competition for a good local cause

    Calling all chocoholics!   We will be displaying a jar of dark chocolate buttons on the counter in Greens, and within this, is the exact amount of chocolate buttons used in one tray of our famous chocolate brownies.

    Guess the number of buttons in the jar and we'll give you a £20 voucher to spend in Greens!

    We are requesting  a £1 donation per guess, with all proceeds going to an extremely worthy local cause - the Will Clark Fund*.

    The competition is ongoing, so come on in, try your luck and support a great cause.

     

    * Based in Grasmere, Cumbria, the aim of The Will Clark Fund is to provide support and assistance to Will and his family. In Summer 2012, Will was raising money for Cystic Fibrosis in a charity triathlon, when he had an accident in the cycling section. Will is now paralysed from the shoulders down. Still in a specialist Spinal Unit in Middlesbrough hospital, Will now needs our help.

     

    Green's is Grasmere's No. 1 cafe for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes........we look forward to welcoming you!

  • Enter Greens' Chocolate Button Competition at 'Taste of Cumbria'

    With only one more day to go until the 'Taste of Cumbria' food festival in Cockermouth, we're getting extremely excited!

    Come rain or shine, we'll be exhibiting all of our favourite foods on the 'Green's' stand and really hope to see you there.

    As if delicious treats were not enough to tempt, we are running a competition throughout the weekend and will be displaying a jar of dark chocolate buttons on our stand.  Within this, is the exact amount of chocolate buttons used in one tray of our famous chocolate brownies.

    Guess the number of buttons in the jar and we'll give you a £20 voucher to spend in Greens!

    Good luck!

     

    Green's is Grasmere's No. 1 cafe for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes........we look forward to welcoming you!

  • The 'Top Ten Fills to Hit the Hills' - our Food for Fuel Campaign

    We are delighted to launch our new 'Food for Fuel' Campaign - The 'Top Ten Fills to Hit the Hills'!

    Our top ten high-energy dishes are aimed at providing the best possible nutritional values for those seeking a healthy and active lifestyle.  The campaign focuses primarily on walkers visiting the local area and gives a guide on food to eat prior to walking, such as Yoghurt Parfait with Homemade Granola; food to eat whilst on the move, such as Very Veggie Wrap with Homemade Hummus, Shredded Vegetables, Homemade Chutney, Seeds and Dried Fruits; and food for recovery, such as Three Bean Chilli.

    Karen and Rob have developed Greens into one of Grasmere’s most popular establishments and as we all know, already specialise in providing for those with very specific dietary requirements.

    “We are delighted to be launching this new ‘food for fuel’ campaign and hope it will prove to be a helpful guide for those planning an active day out in the Lake District.” says Karen.  “We already specialise in healthy, seasonal comfort food, and are a very popular choice for those who come to the Lakes to walk and climb.  We are frequently asked which particular foods will benefit a day on the fells, so providing a concise list of nutritious high energy food seemed a logical step.  Although aimed primarily at walkers, we believe that everyone, including young people, can learn about the benefits of good nutrition and how food can impact the body’s performance.”

    So, Greens' 'Top Ten Fills to Hit the Hills' are:

    Before Your Ascent:

    1. Porridge with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

    2. Yoghurt Parfait with Homemade Granola

    3. Cumbrian Breakfast (Vegetarian Available)

     On the Move:

    4. Homemade Fruity Flapjack with Apricots and Raisins

    5. Wholemeal Sandwich with Hummus and Olives

    6. Very Vegetarian Wrap with Seeds and Dried Fruits

    The Big Recovery:

    7. Three Bean Chilli

    8. Vegetarian, Vegan or Meat Shepherds Pie with Fresh Vegetables

    9. Sticky Toffee Pudding (Gluten-Free Available)

    10. Chocolate Brownie (Vegetarian/Gluten-Free Available) with Soya Ice Cream