Cornwall Food & Dining

Cornwall is the most south-westerly country and poorest county in the United Kingdom. Its per capital income is a little over half of the national average. It has also the lowest population density with only about 375 people per square mile. Its beauty lies mostly in the remaining fragments of its Stone Age period and many archaeological sites there have been designated as World Heritage sites. It is therefore not surprising that its main industry is tourism. However, Cornwall is rich in mineral resources such tin, copper, lead, zinc and silver. Cornwall has a unique place in British contemporary politics as one of only 4 counties that qualified for European Union anti-poverty grants. Its remote location and beautiful climate and scenery has made Cornwall a favourite among English pensioners. Its low cost of living and relatively warm and sunny climate compared to other regions of England makes it an ideal retirement hub.

The Cornish language (considered as a community dialect) is closely related to Welsh and Breton. The isolation of Cornwall has led to the creation of a unique gastronomy based mostly on fishes caught near and far from its shores. Its gastronomic heritage includes fish-made pies such as Stargazy pie with the heads and tails of fishes sticking upwards from the pie crust. Its cuisine includes interesting menus such as pasties locally called as “oggies” and the development of specialty dairy such as clotted cream which is used in making the famous Cornish fudge and ice cream which is protected by EU patent laws. Cornwall also boosts a few beers that include stouts and ales. Wine, mead and cider are also made.

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