Feast of Fife – where to stay, what to see and where to eat – Day Two

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Feast of Fife – Day Two of the Fife adventure

View day one of my Feast of Fife here. On day two, this was the sight I woke up to! 😍

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Catchpenny Safari Lodges

Sleep in the wild without being wild at Catchpenny Safari Lodges.  Nestled on the coast with gorgeous views over the Firth of Forth, if you don’t relax sitting here, then I don’t know what to do with you!

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Looking from the Kitchen at Catchpenny Safari Lodge

We picked up supplies from Ardross Farm Shop, a short walk from Catchpenny Safari Lodges (more on that below).

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Catchpenny Safari Lodges, Broomlees Farmhouse, Elie, Leven, Fife, KY9 1JT

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Bowhouse Market

We’d been meaning to visit Bowhouse Market for what seems like forever and now I got the chance to visit.   It really is worth the trip.  Get out for the day, buy some bits at Bowhouse and then find a spot for a little picnic.   It’s not all food, there are stalls with jewellery, pottery and all sorts of goods from Fife.

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Check out the local wildlife! Thankfully they don’t spit!

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I’d recommend the cheese and leek loaf, perfect slathered with butter…or try the curry and sultana loaf for something a little different.

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Of course, I had to buy some Red Beer beer from Caronoustie to keep Mr Foodie happy.

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Fancy some Langoustine? Then Langoustinethebox have you sorted.  Fresh pick up or get them delivered to your home.  Will need to give this a try.

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Bowhouse Market Bowhouse Farm, St Monans, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 2DB

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The next market is Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July, 10am–4pm.

Ardross Farm

Just along the road from Bowmore Market and Catchpenny Safari Lodges is Ardross Farm Shop.  Fill up your shopping bags with home-grown goodies (check the size of the carrots below) Unfortunately I didn’t get any of the Ardross Farm meat to try, that’s for next time when I have more bags and time, and well, Mr Foodie to carry it!

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Ardross Farm Shop
Elie
Fife
KY9 1EU

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Lunch in Crail

A trip to Fife wouldn’t be the same without a stop in Crail.  It’s picture postcard harbour is worth a wander, say hello to the lobsters, catch some sun and relax watching the world go by.

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Just don’t touch the lobsters!

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As the owner will bring them out for a photo.

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Fresh bread from Bowhouse Market and crab 😍

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Crail

Camboe Estate

I’d never heard of Camboe Estate until a visit to Kingsbarns Distillery among the road.  It’s a beautiful place, peaceful and gentle.  Lots of walks, hidden areas and see if you can spot the pigs!

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Camboe Estate

The gardens are picturesque with different sections reflecting varied themes.

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Camboe Estate

Cambo Estate is well known for its snowdrop display, and is worthy of visits throughout the year.

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Nosebag Cafe

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Nosebag Cafe, Camboe Estate

After all that walking around it was time for some well-earned cake.  The Nosebag Cafe has a wide range of food available from soups to stovies with, of course, lots of home made cake.

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Nosebag Cafe, Camboe Estate

The prices are good, food excellent and staff friendly 👍

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Nosebag Cafe is within Camboe Estate.

Thank you to everyone involved in the 2018 Feast of Fife trip.  Find out more about Fife here: http://www.welcometofife.com

Disclaimer: The weekend was a fully funded press trip but as usual, Fred has provided the Kitty seal of approval and confirmed the veracity of the above.

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Emma

Emma

Hello!

I am Emma and with my husband Mark write Foodie Explorers, which is a food and travel website.

I am a member of the Guild of Food Writers and British Guild of Travel Writers.

We have a wide range of judging experience covering products, hotels and have judged, for example, for Great Taste Awards and Scottish Baker of the Year.

Along the way Mark gained WSET Level 2 in Wine and I have WSET Level 2 in Spirits as well as picking up an award with The Scotsman Food and Drink Awards.    

Usually I can be found sleeping beside a cat.

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