Good afternoon everybody,To begin, an update from the Covered Market. With warmer days forecast for the coming weeks, we wanted to share some of the cold drinks available at the market, so over to Vera:"The hotter weather ushers in our lineup of refreshing drinks. First up is the Matcha Cloud - organic coconut water paired with cold-whisked Japanese matcha and a delicate layer of milk foam. Or go bold with our Espresso Tonic – a shot of Red Bank Penny Rock espresso over crisp grapefruit and juniper tonic, finished with a slice of dried Sorrento lemon. Traditionalists will appreciate our signature espresso-based drinks served over ice, including iced lattes and long blacks, while those seeking something lighter can enjoy our sparkling cordials,...
Good afternoon everybody,This week we added some British charcuterie to our selection for the first time in a number of years. Enjoyed by the team at the Neal’s Yard Open Day earlier this month, the Longhorn Bresaola and Juniper Coppa both come from the Knepp Estate in Sussex. Knepp is home to a rewilding project that has been running for more than 20 years. Based on the work of Dutch ecologist Dr Frans Vera, owners Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell no longer farm the land in any conventional sense but instead have “let nature take its course.” Their free-roaming herds of cattle, pigs and deer help to shape the land, with their grazing, rootling, debarking and seed dispersal all working to create the unique...
Good afternoon everybody, Visitors to the bakery on Saturday will have been greeted by the sight of a vintage camper van parked on the forecourt manned by Harrison from Worthy Earth, a long time friend and supplier of the bakery. Harrison will be selling his organically grown veg every Saturday over the summer months. This is a collaboration we've been talking about for some time, and we're delighted it's come to fruition. Last week a cohort of team Hamblin took the train to London for the annual Neal's Yard Dairy open day at their maturation arches and HQ in Bermondsey. A great gathering of cheese makers, mongers, and assorted hospitality types, and a very jolly time had by all. Not...
