Birthday Celebrations Continue

Thank you for your birthday wishes. I had a lovely day and I must admit to feeling any different now I have arrived in the next decade. We had lunch at a venue which I have been wanting to go to for a while. The Yeo Valley Headquarters Canteen. 

It has a novel display outside it's entrance. I don't expect there are many children that can resist playing with it.

The farm theme continues in the vestibule.

The headquarters to this well known dairy producer is high up on the hill above the village of Blagdon just on the northern edges of the Mendips. The view of Blagdon lake and the surrounding hills is in theory magnificent. Sadly yesterday rain and low cloud obscured this for most of our visit. It cleared slightly just as we were leaving.

It is in close proximity to one of their main farms. A huge map on the wall in the corridor indicates their location and that of the producers that supply the canteen. 

The canteen started out as it's name suggests as the staff canteen for Yeo Valley employees. It became known by locals, it was officially opened to the public and now requires the booking of a table sometimes weeks in advance. All of the food served is organic and is mainly sourced locally.

Much of the decor is quite quirky and includes many 'up cycled ' items. 

There is certainly plenty to look at while you await your meal.

We were joined by my mum and my sister.

Note the interesting lampshades behind us on both sides.

The food was all delicious. Trying the desserts was almost essential. I went for a lemon posset topped with their compote.

Farmer husband tried an apple crumble sundae.

Mum and my sister both went for ice creams.

One of the benefits of visiting the canteen is that you can use their discounted shop. We therefore stocked up with yogurts, ice creams and other dairy products before leaving.

Then it was home for birthday tea with the rest of the family and another fantastic cake made by farmer daughter.