We have a fantastic selection of beautiful oak chopping boards, egg racks, wooden trays, and organisers that have been crafted by Peter Leslie in Liphook using sustainably produced wood that has been grown near Petersfield. They make superb gifts and look beautiful in the house. We have had one of … Read More
One of our lovely customers has brought in a large box of quince which was keenly bartered for. They are particularly large and shapely (with a couple of naughty quinces lobbed in, much like the Royal Family). They are still firm, but will ripen over the next few weeks, and … Read More
We have just taken delivery of some glorious Kentish Cobnuts, both in and out of the husk. Those in the husk are fresh, tender and moist, but will dry out over the next few weeks into the classic hazelnut kernel. We also have Hampshire walnuts from St Clair’s estate, and … Read More
Apple Meringue Pie was a special treat when I was growing up. It’s a sweeter version of a standard apple pie, so might be best for young families, but it looks incredible and is great for celebrating the English apple season. Recipe for apple meringue pie: Ingredients: For the Pie … Read More
Big Green Egg now has a superb rotisserie attachment to spit roast your ingredients over the coals. The rotisserie gives you enough room to set up sides and sauces under the spit to absorb the juices from the meat above. It’s perfect for Sunday Lunch rotisserie chicken, leg of lamb … Read More
We have some delicious new non-alcoholic drinks in this week, including Sparkling Tea and some outstanding wild botanical drinks that we have enjoyed tasting and can highly recommend. Real’s Sparkling Tea, Royal Flush, is made using first flush Darjeeling, the Queen of Tea, fermented to produce a non-alcoholic Sparkling which … Read More
The venison season has started, and with this Indian summer, it’s a great time to enjoy venison burgers, especially if you haven’t eaten venison in a while. The venison is from wild fallow deer that roam freely across Stansted Estate and the South Downs, and we all need to eat … Read More
We have plenty of Hampshire Lamb available, with Barnsley Chops being a particularly good cut. The Barnsley Chop is a double chop that comes from the saddle of lamb. As a result it is tender, but full-flavoured with the benefit of being cooked on the bone. Essentially it is the … Read More
This year you can find some of the plumpest, juiciest blackberries I’ve ever seen in the hedgerows. The combination of sunshine and rain has at least been appreciated by the berries, at the expense of the British holidaymakers. Now is the time to take advantage of this berried treasure, with … Read More
This week we have a small quantity of wild roe deer – this venison is prized for excellent eating qualities and is currently in season. We don’t normally sell venison in August as the heat usually means people don’t feel like eating red meat, but the delightful weather this year … Read More
Last week, Laura from the New Forest Fruit company joined us with their new Strawberry Snack. This delicious pulse-dried snack pack is full of 100% New Forest Strawberries that have been dried in big fat slices, smelling and tasting completely of their excellent strawberries. The only difference to fresh strawberries … Read More
Lee has some Hanger Steaks (otherwise known as Onglet de Boeuf) available this week – this is the traditional cut for steak frites in French Bistros as it has great flavour. You do need to cook it rare or medium rare and cut across the grain if you are grilling … Read More