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
This Saturday, 13th May, Susana & Daughters will be joining us for a tasting of their beautiful Kefir and their fantastic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Come by from 10.30 am to 1pm and have a taste – the kefir is so good for your gut microbiome, but most kefir you … Read More
Susana & Daughters Extra Virgin Olive Oil Susana has been making delicious Kefir for many years using a superb family recipe that results in the best-tasting, healthy kefir. Now she has started distributing her family’s olive oil, after joining in the harvest with her daughters. At a time when it’s … 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
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
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
July is truffle season, with the summer truffle available throughout Europe (including in the South Downs). While we don’t (yet) have the trained hounds to dig out these wonderful delicacies, we do have a great selection of Italian truffle products so that you can enjoy the incredible truffle taste without … Read More
MezzeSoul will be offering tastings of their delicious pomegranate sauces and vinegar this Saturday 23rd June from 10am. Their products are a great way to dip into Middle Eastern Flavours, while using seasonal, local produce as the base. A salad of Isle of Wight Tomatoes, Sussex Lettuce and spring onions … Read More
With all this lovely, summer weather, it’s time to enjoy salads with local lettuce, tomatoes and roasted veg. To take the salad to the next level you need a great vinaigrette. We have some superb oils and vinegars to choose from so that you can rustle up your own vinaigrette, … Read More
Our neighbours at Watergate have been making an incredible array of sauces, dressings and marinades at the Sussex Condiment Company for years. Their mayonnaise and hollandaise sauces are the closest you can get to homemade, with the hollandaise sauce making the perfect accompaniement to the new season’s asparagus. It’s also … Read More
Tessa, the owner of Emsworth’s Chilli Jam Company has been creating a variety of outstanding chilli jams, sauces and chutneys for years and we have sold them at the shop from the moment we started. It’s a range that covers all tastes from the mild Chilli Jam to the impressively … Read More
If you need some Christmas gift inspiration, then we have a huge range of delicious foodie choices that are ideal as stocking fillers, or which you can combine to make wonderful hampers. The vast majority of our jams, chutneys and honeys are made within 30 miles of the shop – … Read More