by david murray | Feb 22, 2021 | Northumberland
One of the positives to draw from the past year is the time we have been able to spend appreciating our village, Simonburn and the rural surrounds even more than usual. Discovering woodlands and paths, we’ve never come across before and noticing the changing...
by david murray | Feb 17, 2021 | Ingredients
In early 2020 we launched our popular seasonal edition ‘Rhubarb and Ginger Chutney’ using ‘outdoor’ Rhubarb from our garden and bought in local markets. This can be picked in April and May and has just the right tartness to go well with the...
by david murray | Feb 17, 2021 | Products
Our ‘Mint Jelly’ is the one recipe at The Pantry that we often associate with Spring. It’s light, bright, sweet and fresh, and is wonderful with all things lamb, our preferred springtime roast choice. Our ‘Mint Jelly’ is the one recipe at...
by david murray | Feb 14, 2021 | Northumberland
It’s Valentine’s Day in the North Tyne Valley, and finally, the snow is beginning to thaw. The past week has undoubtedly been the coldest spell we’ve had since moving to Simonburn from Botswana in 2014. We’ve embraced the Beast from the East 2,...