With glorious sunshine and warm weather forecast across the Bank Holiday weekend, it’s finally time to put the coats away, dig out the shorts and fire up the BBQ. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. Think sizzling steaks and juicy lamb chops, vibrant tomato salads, and tender asparagus … Read More
Our new season’s asparagus from Slade Farm has had it’s first pick this morning, with beautiful tender spears now available in bunches (£3.75 each or 3 for £10) or loose at £1.19/100g. The season will last for 6 weeks or so, ending at the Summer Solstice in June, and now … Read More
Goose eggs have arrived at Stansted Farm Shop, marking one of spring’s rarest and richest seasonal treats. Each goose egg is about three times the size of a hen’s egg and packed with deep golden yolks — ideal for indulgent breakfasts, spring baking, or a standout supper. These eggs come from Chidham, … Read More
The wild garlic is abundant and early this year, ideal for celebrating a Mother’s Day Feast with Hampshire lamb and Barfoots Asparagus. Add some little roast potatoes for the perfect seasonal menu. Wild garlic is versatile, so you can use it in a marinade, sauce or as a veggie side … Read More
We have lots of lovely wild venison in the shop this week, as the incessant rain has eased off and the deer have moved out of the shelter of the woods. It’s critical to keep deer numbers under control to help woodland regenerate and avoid too much crop damage. You … Read More
We have fresh pheasant arriving in time for the weekend, and pheasant are at their most tender at the beginning of the season when they are young and it is still relatively warm outside. They make the perfect roast (one whole pheasant will feed 2-3 people) with a little streaky … Read More
It’s getting cold, damp, and dark, and you need to cheer yourself and celebrate the autumn harvest with slow-cooked, rich, and warming dishes that provide comfort and nourishment. Think of roasted squash with chili and garlic, or a stew of succulent, slow-cooked shin of beef or full-flavored mutton. Wild mushrooms … Read More
We are huge fan of kale: it’s delicious, locally grown, versatile and healthy for you. The kale season has kicked off at Foot’s Farm in Chidham (alongside cabbages, cauliflowers and onion squash) and will improve as the weather gets cooler. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals and that all-important fibre, and … Read More
It’s all starting again, lots of wonderful local produce arriving at the door direct from growers and farmers, with the asparagus coming direct from Slade Farm near Rogate, and delicious plump strawberries from Westlands near Wickham. Raspberries will be following soon… Isle of Wight tomatoes have the full array of … Read More
Every spring, Louise brings around 20 freshly laid goose eggs to the farm shop every few days from her local flock. These impressive eggs may look a little daunting, but they’re a seasonal specialty well worth trying. Goose eggs are richer and more flavorful than hen’s eggs, with a striking … Read More
Our first Purple Sprouting Broccoli has arrived from Foot’s Farm in Chidham this week. The vibrant colour and superb flavour, arriving during the traditional ‘hungry gap’ when nothing else grows, means it’s a vegetable to be celebrated. The season is only 6 weeks, so indulge in this locally grown superfood … Read More
We have some lovely new season’s produce to lift the spirits at this time of year, including: sweet Blood Oranges that are perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack and can make delicious salads, puddings and cakes. Seville Oranges – time to make your marmalade, or this delicious cake. Pistachios … Read More