Romney's Kendal Mint Cake 85 g (Pack of 8)

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also saw the launch of Monopoly - The Lakes Edition, where Romney's feature on the board, a dedicated chance card and the front of the box alongside other iconic Lake District companies. For over 100 years, we’ve been manufacturing Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake right here at home in Kendal. From humble beginnings to scaling those incredible heights, Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake has always been seen as the original energy bar, perfect for even the most extreme of conditions. However, Folklore suggets in 1918 Joseph wiper accidentally created Kendal Mint Cake when he overboiled his glacier mints. Romney's Kendal Mint Cake is a delicious treat for anyone - even those with no intention of venturing beyond the front door and is a great source of energy to fuel your sense of adventure.In the 1950s, New York customs barred the product, saying it should contain both ingredients, and dumped a whole ship load into the Atlantic. Kendal Mint Cake Giant White 480g is a life-saving functional energy extra large candy bar that has been used for many expeditions in the last century, such as Ernest Shackleton's trans Arctic expedition as well as sir Edmund Hilary mount Everest climb. It is produced by a family run business and is now a great staple for walkers and hikers alike across the globe, and has been popularised by Sir Edmund Hilary's climb to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. And, when Sir Edmund Hillary and Sirdar Tenzing carried our cake on the first successful summit of Mount Everest back on the 29th May 1953, it’s reputation has gone from strength to strength — remaining a firm favourite of many adventurers around the world to this day.

produced Kendal Mint Cake for the first time back in 1918 based on an original recipe from Joseph Wiper back in 1869. Kendal Mint Cake was taken on the trans-Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton 1914-1917, the first land crossing of the Antarctic, which although unsuccessful was recognised as a major feat of endurance. Today, the 4th generation of our family leads the creation of the much-loved snack that fuels all of your epic adventures and travels, beginning in the Lake District and continuing across the world. Kendal Mint Cake is based on a traditional recipe known as mint cake, peppermint tablet, and various other names. World famous for being taken on the first successful expedition to Everest's summit in 1953, Romney's reputation for producing the finest quality Kendal Mint Cake is well deserved.In 1987, Romney's bought Wiper's Mint Cake from Harry Wiper, who had inherited ownership of Wiper's in 1960 when his father Robert Wiper died. Quiggins have been making Kendal Mint cake since 1880 which is longer than any company still in existence. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. From Mount Everest to Mount Picchu and, Disney’s Epcot Center right back to Kendal, we’re with you every step of the way.