Stansted Park have launched a Tree Fund Project where you can help fund the planting of a new tree.  Please see details below, and if you enjoy walking through the incredible Stansted Woodland, then this would be a lovely cause to support… A CALL FOR HELP With winter approaching the … Read More

We are excited to introduce you to Corner 53, gin makers based in Clanfield that have created 5 completely different gins that will be like nothing you have had before.  As Jamie, one of the founders discussed with us, they are creating gins that you can taste clearly regardless of … Read More

It’s wonderful to have Kent grown nuts available, along with their delicious oils, because while I’m just as keen on cashew as the next person, we need to support our local farms and producers, and I’d much rather have an English Walnut over its Chinese counterpart (where most Christmas walnuts … Read More

The game season has started again, and if you care about your health, it’s great to include wild game as part of your diet.  The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the critical importance of diet to your overall health, and game is the healthiest meat you can get. Fallow deer need … Read More

We’d like to introduce a brand new gin from Portsmouth Distillery: Tudor Gin uses the same botanicals that were found on the Mary Rose, including hazelnut, hemp seed, dandelion and cherry.  It is a London Dry (read here to find out what that entails) with the mildly bitter, toasty hazelnut flavour … Read More

This has to be one of my favourite dishes, that turns the humble courgette into a delicacy worthy of the finest tables, despite the simple ingredients.  You need small, fresh courgettes, either from the shop, or freshly picked.  You also need to prepare the courgettes half an hour before cooking … Read More

We have put together a simple paella pack so that you can get cooking and enjoy all the Spanish flavours at home without having to worry about putting yourself into quarantine for two weeks. The most important ingredient is the paella rice that we get from Brindisa.  After that, you … Read More

Vegetables aren’t usually the first thing that come to mind when thinking about BBQ, but with a little planning, it’s simple to do and the results are delicious.  The smoky, charred flavour of charcoal can really enhance the flavour and texture of vegetables, and if you still want to eat … Read More

With another week of sunshine ahead of us, it’s time to get wood-fired inspired and try out some new dishes on the BBQ. We start with duck burgers from Creedy Carver.  These burgers are made with 90% duck, the only other addition being fresh spring onions, 5 spice, and seasoning.  … Read More

Nothing beats a couple of rashers of top quality bacon to improve your meal, the flavour compounds are truly irresistible, with that unique combination of sweet, smoke, meat and nutty crunch, starting with the smell and finishing with a satisfying mouthful. It’s known as a Gateway to Meat for wavering … Read More

Our friends and neighbours The Condiment Company have been making wonderful condiments since 1986, mostly for other brands, but also their own brand which is the best of the best.  It is all made by the Baker family on the Watergate Estate, about 1.5miles Northeast of the Farm Shop. All … Read More

Every week we get a delivery of Creedy Carver Chickens.  Creedy Carver has been producing the highest quality free-range chickens for 30 years.  It’s a small family farm in Devon that rear chicken and duck (although the duck is on hold at the moment due to restaurants being closed) to … Read More

Chalkstream Trout with Isle of Wight Tomato Salsa & fried Jersey Royal Potatoes.   We are fortunate to be surrounded by fantastic producers who create the finest ingredients.  Locally sourced, they are fresh, nutritious and because the taste is so good, cooking is remarkably simple. Many of these producers (such … Read More

Yarty is a wonderful local producer run by Jayne and David, with a superb range of vinegar and cordials that use local ingredients based on old family recipes.  We use Black Garlic vinegar as an alternative to balsamic vinegar, but if you need further inspiration, read on… Let “Black Garlic … Read More

Last week we had a swarm of honey bees near the car park, and called up the Stansted beekeeper, John Geden to come and rescue them. A swarm forms when a bee colony grows too large for the hive.  The existing queen bee moves out, taking half the colony with … Read More