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Mountain Hare

Wendy Barrie — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 22:01:19 +0000

Unavailable. These are alarmingly threatened by extinction and are not for consumption for the forseeable future. The mountain hare is genuinely native to the UK, unlike the more common Brown Hare or even the rabbit, both of which are introduced species. In recent times, it has received some protection as in Scotland there is a defined […]

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The Milk Hoose Café at Cambus O’May

Wendy Barrie — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:27:21 +0000

This is a fabulous wee spot to pause on the Royal Deeside route. Indeed when we visited there were cyclists taking a well-earned break too. It has a winning simplicity, focussing on their cheeses and home baking, toasties and croquettes monsieur. They also have a regular delivery of artisan breads – but you have to […]

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St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co

Wendy Barrie — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:55:47 +0000

Visit Fife’s farmhouse cheesemaker. Jane’s cheeses are a delicious asset to this lovely region. Her excellent hand crafted cheeses have won many awards, with 2 Great Taste Awards for her Anster this year, 2023. It is very much a family business with husband and sons running the farm and Jane sharing her skills as a […]

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Uradale Yarns

Wendy Barrie — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:47:23 +0000

Ronnie and his family farm Uradale organically with SOPA (Scottish Organic Producers Association) Membership. They are dedicated to the heritage breeds indigenous to the Shetland Isles : Native Shetland Lamb, beef from the Shetland Cow (‘Kye’) and organic Native Shetland Wool. RBST Award Winner 2022 Farm of the Year. Their organic wool and yarns are simply stunning and look out for the annual […]

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Reestit Mutton

Wendy Barrie — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 22:01:28 +0000

Reestit Mutton is mutton from Native Shetland Sheep (Ark of Taste) salted in brine and hung to dry traditionally in the rafters, reest, of the house above a peat fire. The peaty smoke helps to season the meat and after being smoked, the meat is butchered, put into a secret brine recipe and left for […]

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Lawson’s Butchery & Deli (Uphall)

Wendy Barrie — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:55:36 +0000

John Lawson is a prime example of the traditional Scottish family butcher we should celebrate and support. Their beef and lamb is reared on the family farm and are prepared on their premises. They specialize in dry aged beef matured on the bone for a minimum of 21 days. They have been crowned the Scotch […]

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Kye Sassermaet

Wendy Barrie — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:14:19 +0000

Only Jakob’s sassermaet labelled Native Shetland Kye (pictured) is on Slow Food’s International Ark of Taste. This is a unique preserved meat product that is made from one Shetland Kye at a time, on Shetland, using the cheaper cuts efficiently to create a wonderfully delicious product. The Shetland Kye, as well as the sassermaet is […]

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Kedar Cheese Co

Wendy Barrie — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:23:35 +0000

Sanchia their Swiss Brown Dairy Cow was Winner at 2023 Northumberland Show, winning not only her class but also interbreed Champion. Awards pictured at Great Yorkshire Show 2023. Their fabulous Halloumi and Mountain Cheese Tomme (a matured alpine cheese) have won 1st prize at Great Yorkshire Show 2024, then Gold & Bronzes respectively at Melton […]

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Huntly Herbs

Wendy Barrie — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:28:18 +0000

For over two decades Huntly Herbs has been producing wonderful certified organic chutneys, preserves, sauces and jellies onfarm in their production kitchen. They grow a range of organic fruit and vegetables for sweet and savoury recipes and also source and forage locally – all handmade in small batches. Some are hot and spicy, some cool, […]

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Birchwater, from Birken Tree

Wendy Barrie — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:44:36 +0000

BIRKENTREE Highland Silver Sap is a rarified ‘world first’ spirit enhancement dedicated to revealing the full character of your chosen luxury spirit. This is a fascinating, refreshing and healthy thirst quencher that brings with it the essence of mountain air and clear lochs. Birchwater is an ancient drink, harvested sustainably from birch woodland and sold […]

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