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St Edmundsbury Purse The Story as Told

A King sought to find how visitors would be welcomed in his kingdom.

Disguised as a traveller he visited the Abbey and sought food and shelter.

At the Abbey gate he was welcomed, but asked whate he carried in his purse that would pay for his food and lodgings.

The traveller said he would pay twice if the bed and meat were to his satisfaction.

Hearing this the Abbot told the Butcher and Cook to create a meal fit for a king.

The meal was a steak soft, lean and filled with cheese.

The King tasted the dish and was well pleased, and rewarded the Abbot by giving both his purse and coin to the Abbey, on the condition that all visitors should be treated as well.

Barwells Food are proud to be recognised as owner of the recipe for this famous steak. Customers & Visitors can now enjoy this "Famous Steak" made with our English Beef & Farmhouse Cheese