We have some superb new authentic Tortilla Chips from Blanco Niño now in stock, which act as a perfect vehicle for some great dips, salsa and Mexican dishes, loaded with Isle of Wight tomatoes and other goodies. These Tortilla Chips are made and taste as originally intended. These are among the … Read More

The season for succulent, scented Apricots, Peaches and Nectarines is now in full flow, and should be enjoyed now when they are ripest and glorious. It’s worth selecting your stone fruit (and soft fruit) using your nose.  When fruit is ripe, it should be well-scented and sweet without being overly … Read More

We are building up a lovely collection of Asian-inspired sauces which can be added to local, seasonal ingredients to give you a sensationally new taste and food experience. It’s time to think beyond the usual condiments and spice up your dishes with some Korean or Japanese flavours that will get … Read More

We have added a superb variety of pre-cut smoked and air dried slices from the Weald Smokery to our charcuterie selection.  With smoked venison, Salt Beef, Meroni Coppa Tipo Parma and other salamis to tempt you, all from this award-winning Sussex smokery. The Weald Smokery have deliberately stayed small to … Read More

The Stansted Summer Festival on 15th – 16th July is an eclectic weekend of family fun, quirky entertainment and a little bit of the eccentric all within the setting of a Quintessential Country Estate.  There are endless activities, from archery to Forest School, music to Woodland crafts, classic cars and … Read More

This recipe uses wonderful ripe tomatoes and then transforms stale bread into a magical ingredients that add crunch and flavour.  It’s worth making a larger batch of the pangritata as you will become addicted, liberally sprinkling it on salads and pastas. Mixed Isle of Wight tomatoes pangritata salad Ingredients: 100g … Read More

If you spatchcock a whole chicken, the flavours of rub are more intense and the cooking time is reduced.  This can be cooked in a conventional oven, but also works well on the BBQ or even in your pizza oven (if you can keep the heat to about 220°C.  If … Read More

Lee has been ageing steak in the fridge and now has a selection of 40 day old steaks available for this hot summer weekend.  He has rump, sirloin, ribeye and fillet all available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The dry-ageing process intensifies the flavour as they lose moisture, and also … Read More

With that rare moment of English summer sun and heat, a refreshing strawberry gin cocktail with mint and lime will help sooth the heat of the day as you sit back and relax in the extended evening light of mid-summer. I’m a strawberry perfectionist and am only really happy eating … Read More

It’s Father’s Day this Sunday, and we have a superb range of steaks, Tomaporks and ribs of beef, a load of locally brewed ales, some legendary chilli sauces, as well as BBQ and Pizza Courses which are great Dad gifts that will benefit the givers over the summer. Why not … Read More

Steak Salad Recipe In the heat of the summer, a salad is perfect for lunch or a light supper, and I like to add a small bit of protein if it’s the main meal.  You can have flexibility, adding roasted vegetables, croutons (using up any stale bread), nuts and seeds, … Read More

There’s something very therapeutic about walking through the woods, shaded with a cool breeze, away from the heat of this weather.  There are lots of magical walks around Stansted, with the grass high and green, the trees offering dappled shade, and butterflies and dragonflies flitting around. Keep an eye out … Read More

Vicky’s handmade quiches are always popular, with seasonal ingredients and being made freshly in the kitchen in small batches.  However, they have struck a particularly strong chord with one of our new customers: Jan, who wanted everyone to know how good they were. This is what Jan said: These homemade … Read More

We have some baby back ribs in the butchery this week, perfect for some messy but deeply satisfying finger-licking BBQ. We have some great rubs in the shop if you don’t want to make your own, including a three chilli sweet rub that comes in it’s own shaker.  The Cut … Read More

Our local Westlands Strawberries are now joined by their raspberries as the sunshine has brought them to full ripeness.  Grown 15 miles away in Wickham, we are getting a fresh delivery daily and as a result, they are fantastically fresh and tasty.  You can smell them as you walk past, … Read More