The first stew, casserole, or curry can be a bit like wondering when to turn the heating on, it’s that acceptance that autumn is well and truly here.  While we haven’t yet turned the heating on, we have cooked our first stew, and in anticipation, Lee and Ray have been … Read More

The varieties of edible squash now available are fantastic, and I encourage you to move beyond the butternut and delve into the strange shapes and colours of the other squash on offer.  They are also the ultimate vegetable for the panic buyers out there, as you can store them for … Read More

We are thrilled to be getting Bread Addiction’s fabulous sourdough bread back in the shop tomorrow (Friday).  We will have large loaves (800g) of white, brown, seeded and pumpkin available, and are hoping to be able to stock these every Friday from now on. Each loaf is made with organic … Read More

This is such a simple dish, the trick is to cook the mushrooms right and be extremely generous with the garlic.  Chestnut, button, or large flat mushrooms are great, and we also have a mix of more exotic mushrooms from the New Forest which include yellow and pink oyster mushrooms, … Read More

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