If you grow chard in the garden, it’s suddenly got to that stage when you need some chard inspiration, as it appears to be shooting up everywhere.  It’s such a spectacular-looking leaf, so you can enjoy it’s beauty as much as it’s taste.  This recipe combines the earthy flavours and … Read More

The Dexter beef from Lodge Farm in Forestside is now available, having aged for over 3 weeks.  It is beautifully marbled, tender and is the Dexter dark red. This beef couldn’t have been sourced more locally, as the farm sits alongside the Stansted Forest. Dexter is a relatively small heritage … Read More

Most Wensleydale is mass-produced, but we’ve sourced a lovely cloth-bound Wensleydale called King Richard III and made by  Andy Ridley from Fortmayne Dairy is one of the few artisan Wensleydale cheesemakers left. This cheese is zesty, fresh and slightly crumbly, similar to farmhouse cheeses that would have been made for … Read More

Sarah’s visit to Scott Free Range Nestled on the edge of the South Downs National Park in Storrington is Scott Free Range Pork Farm, where I recently got to spend a day mucking in and getting to know our suppliers. I arrived early to be greeted by Richard, the owner, … Read More

Fruit and booze are inextricably linked, with the surplus of one leading to the production of the other, as sugar-laden fruit drops from the tree and rots into alcohol. No doubt this is how early man first learnt to party!  Now we have civilized ourselves by one step, taking the … Read More

Sweetcorn season is in full swing. Topping grilled cobs with chilli and lime gives a great contrast to the sweetness of the corn, while the grilling adds a bit more bite to the texture. Try our simple recipe for big flavour: 2 fresh corn on the cob 2 tablespoons of … Read More

Seasonal fruit is always a challenge: you wait all year for it and then all of a sudden you have a glut and wonder how many ways you can enjoy it.  Eat them fresh, then when you are sated, preserve what you can, with jams, jellies, chutneys and competes, preserve … Read More

We’ve been in the new farm shop for 4 years now… hard to believe, and with our fair share of ups and downs, but overall, we are still supporting many of our great local producers and have you to thank for being wonderful customers and supporters. A huge thank you … Read More

There is something so satisfying about grasping a fresh, warm, buttery corn on the cob in both hands and taking a bite. The kernels pop in your mouth as butter runs down your chin; it’s a late-summer treat that is messy, sweet, and glorious, and at 65p each, should be … Read More

Venison is back in season and blackberries are back in the hedgerows, but the last of the summer sunshine makes this an ideal BBQ dish if you want to cook outside.  You could also use elderberries, but if you don’t have time to forage, then you can substitute either with … Read More

We’re very excited to be stocking Corner 53’s latest concoction – Southsea Spirit Tropical Gin. Bursting with flavours of juniper, fresh orange, caramelised pineapple and a touch of coconut – Corner 53 have created a gin that captures the vibrant and energetic culture of their seaside home. Produced by award-winning … Read More

Starting next Wednesday, 4th August, Fresh from the Boat will be back with a mobile fish stand at Stansted Farm Shop.  We’ve worked with Chantelle and Pete from Fresh from the Boat since we first started the farm shop, so we’re thrilled to have them back. If you want a … Read More

Fancy something a little different for your Friday night curry? Whip up a quick and easy makhani mutton curry using a jar of The Tomato Stall Makhani sauce and diced mutton from the butchery counter. Fragrant, decadent and ready in a pinch!   This Punjabi style tomato-based curry is aromatic, … Read More

This is a great salad to be made now, when the peaches are soft, juicy and bursting with flavour. If you want to make this at other times of the year, then you can grill the peach halves to bring out their flavour if they are a bit hard. Ingredients … Read More

In the heat of the summer, a substantial seasonal salad is a perfect solution.  While good lettuce and tomatoes are staples, it’s definitely worth exploring the other vegetables, fruits, and flowers that are now in season to make your salads a bit more interesting. If you are lighting the BBQ … Read More