Burnham Market is one of the many places I bookmarked as a "musttogo" when investigating the area. A Guardian article promoting it as "hells-charming" (I'm paraphrasing, here) didn't hurt, either. So...off we tumbled. Burnham Market, ho!
The action in Burnham Market - not on, but very close to, the north coast of Norfolk - centres around a green, and Humble Pie is just off it, on the main strip.
First off: on a blisteringly hot day, Humble Pie was deliciously air conditioned. Ok, I'll stay here for a while, thanks.
No, but beyond that: I WANTED to stay! Here's why:
- a definite focus on local produce
- house-made jams and chutneys that make great consolation gifts for friends unable to join you in Norfolk
- some of my favourite things, with several varieties on offer: olives! Truffles! OLIVES AND TRUFFLES!
- if you're renting a place nearby, there are some good prepared meals that you can bring home (nb: some are marked as being Ottolenghi recipes, so...bound to be magic)
- MOST notably, for my tastes: the pork pies. These were major. May-jah. Made from free-range local pork, the pastry was perfect, the meat was delicious and generous in quantity, and the seasoning was *so* spot on. Coming in 3 sizes, the totally decent price-point was just the icing on the cake or...erm...the picallilly on the pork pie?
Yelp note: a special note for really interesting vegetarian options. NB in particular, a savoury veggie-and-pear tart option, but also things like hummus and spinach/cheese parcels. read more