Autumn celebrations start with a scare and end with a bang. The crazy world of all hallows eve runs effortlessly into Bonfire Night as Britain ‘remembers remembers’ the thwarted plot to blow Westminster on the opening of Parliament on 5th November 1604. Smoky nights; smoking gunpowder; smoky s’mores; Smoking Bishops – intrigued?
From acorns grow our mighty oaks. Think smaller, think bigger, think Mustard, this month’s Field to Fork journey of discovery. This tiny seed has a mighty culinary power, reflected in almighty spiritual awakening. Cor, quite an intro for a classic condiment. Scroll down for Mayo Marvels and Tasty Tips. Enjoy.
We’re always saying – “only the finest ingredients” – “food without compromise”. We’re often asked – “why?”. Great question. The answer needs research; a little travel; camera and notebook at the ready to seek out our suppliers and ask them the questions – “how?”; and of course, “why?”. This is our WHY.
We’ve had the first wintery blast of Autumn chill. Jumpers out, coats on, hats & gloves. Food fuels our central heating. Tasty food fuels it deliciously. Welcome to Autumn and welcome particularly to ‘Field to Fork’, a season of articles, interviews, foodie facts and videos to fuel your culinary interest.
Pull back the curtain for a sneaky peek ahead to the joys of Autumn. As the nights draw in, mists swirl, and leaves fall; the smells, sounds and colours change too. And, so do the ingredients, their colours, their aromas, and their textures. Join us and follow our journey through the foodie fun ahead.
Autumn is a time of plenty. Fruit crops, roots and brassicas fill supermarket and farm shop shelves with splendid colours, tastes and textures. Seafood, meats fowl, fur and farmed are proudly presented in our local butchers. By-products and artisanal wares – cheeses, charcuterie, chutneys pickles and more abound. This is British Food Fortnight #lovebritishfood.
Today (‘and every day’ – Rick has just reminded me) we pay homage to our British farms and the farmers who work tirelessly to tend them. They are custodians of our beautiful countryside, leaders in animal welfare and champions of renewable energy. Enjoy this.
Food, a style, a dish can be a signature of National Pride. Cultures are forged by the food we eat, the way we eat it, the times we fast, and the times we feast. Scotland has proud heritage in the food it grows, herds, fishes and creates and we share its celebration here, today. Enjoy.
Families that eat together, stay together. Busy lives, adventurous adolescents, tortured teens drive families in so many different directions. But – phones off, smiles on and the Great British Sunday Roast provides the bond a family needs. So, let’s make the most of the roast this weekend.
New term, new year, new school perhaps. But, the same hungry tums to feed when they get home. Whether they are at the ‘grunt, nuffink, don’t care’ stage in life or the excited, whirlwind of unbridled enthusiasm age – they need feeding.
Don’t be selfish with the shellfish. People around the world make the vitamin-rich goodness of fish & seafood part of their diet. Others cook and enjoy it for its variety and delicious simplicity it brings to the dish. There is still fear over ‘what to do with it’. We hope this will boost your confidence.
Too often overlooked but so much part of Summer … welcome to Salad Days. Ingredients are endless, inspirations unlimited, flavours so varied, contrasts so unifying. So much more than a side dish – let’s make it the star.
Al Fresco takes the party outside. The patio, the deck, the balcony even. It’s a continental pleasure, with dubious original Italian meaning. Whether an impromptu gathering or well-planned festivity, sharing food and drinks with friends in the ‘great outdoors’ is a joy for all.
Let the fun start in the kitchen. It’s ‘messy play’ – great food, great day. Keeping ‘everyone‘ happy during the summer holidays is quite a challenge, so get them all involved in creating some really yummy summertime treats. There’s something for everyone here.
Getting out and about ‘en famille‘ ticks so many wonderful lifestyle boxes. Joe, Caela and the boys are Food Lovers in the true Stokes sense, enjoying a long weekend at Center Parcs with plenty of fresh air, Stokes Sauces, activities galore, and – no work phones or laptops. Love Life.
Tell me more. Sight, sound, smell, touch, taste – and that mysterious ‘umami’ – Summer Sensations, you just can’t beat. Enjoy this ‘summer holiday‘ of flavour and fun. Whether you are staying at home for ‘summer in the city‘, or heading for the countryside and ‘walking on sunshine‘ – Enjoy.
Well, it certainly has been WET WET WET, but that doesn’t stop us Brits getting OUT AND ABOUT – whatever the weather. So come on, brollies at the ready, lets JOIN the party; HOST the party; LOVE the party. Enjoy.
Tequila – Slam it, or Sip it? Enjoy the perfect Margarita recipe – sipped as a Margarita or a de-constructed slammer. This, and other Mexican feasting – something different for Father’s Day? You’ll certainly find something special … Down Mexico Way.
Breakfast, best meal of the day. Napoleon Bonaparte, Jane Austen, Sir Winston Churchill have amazing breakfast history. Beethoven was particularly fussy about his morning coffee, counting precisely 60 beans for each cup. We all have our needs, loves and hates … perhaps you will your new favourite way of breaking fast here.
A few years ago, a BBQ meant burgers, sausages and chicken, scorched on the outside and raw within. We’ve become far more demanding now and, thankfully, supply is meeting our taste bud challenges. Butchery counters, butchers and Farm Shops offer a rainbow of marinated goodies – so, let’s grill.
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