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As the leaves turn and the air cools in the beautiful North Tyne Valley, we have been busy preparing for the festive season ahead. This autumn has brought a successful harvest, with little frost earlier in the year, ensuring our ingredients are fresh and plentiful....
Who could believe it? We are 5 years old this month. Launching Northumbrian Pantry in September 2019 has been an incredible journey. With over 100 farm shops, delis, hamper companies, hotels, and holiday let customers, it is quite something to think it all started...
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new YouTube Channel, showcasing the Northumbrian Pantry story with Alice and David. This will be the first time viewers will see the Pantry's day-to-day happenings on video, including spectacular views of Simonburn,...
The Northumbrian Pantry kitchen is in the small village of Simonburn, in the heart of Hadrian's Wall country in the North Tyne Valley. Less than 9 miles northwest of the market town of Hexham, the rural village of only 20 houses is a popular tourism destination for...
As we approach Mothering Sunday on the 10th of March, we have compiled an article with our take on an afternoon tea for this special occasion. From jams galore to our very own cucumber sandwiches, we have every pantry pairing for a delicious treat.The perfect gift for...
We celebrated a fantastic haggis and whisky-filled Burns Night with our family on January 25th. We explored various combinations with our Pantry chutneys, relishes, and pickles during our celebratory supper. In this short post, we share our top four pairings that...
We wish you all a very Happy New Year from the team at Northumbrian Pantry. As part of our New Year resolutions, we are pledging to do more walking in the region as we have some fantastic routes just on our doorstep to enjoy. We have created an article about some of...
We will be at Simonburn Church Fete on Saturday 29th July from 2pm. With all proceeds going to St Mungo's Church in the heart of our community, this is a wonderful opportunity to support the region and to have a fun family day out welcoming all ages. Simonburn is at...
The Northumbrian Pantry kitchen is situated in the small village of Simonburn, in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall country in the North Tyne Valley. Less than 9 miles North West from the market town of Hexham, the rural village of only 20 houses is a popular tourism...
We have created a series of articles celebrating all the wonderful foods in our local shops. There is no better time than now for us all to support our neighbouring delis, farm shops and independents with many local delights available from them which do not feature in...
It's been an exceptional harvest this year for our main seasonal ingredients of apples, pears and plums in Simonburn. The spring bloom was very good; we saw less frost than in previous years, so the warm summer left us with bountiful fruit. These harvest fruits are...
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month between 9 and 1.30 pm, Hexham Market Square. We are the stall with the super bright coloured jars popping out. Since the beginning of the year, we have attended the Hexham Farmers Market twice a month, with Lucy joining...
Witnessing the damage of storm Arwen as we delivered around the region at the beginning of the month was quite overwhelming. We, of course, all know of the impact the storm had, with many of our shops losing power and some of them incurring structural damage. Whilst...
With Christmas Day getting ever closer, we start our festive food shopping in the next few days. We are very much looking forward to a family Christmas this year. These are just some of our favourite special goodies that we will be enjoying throughout the 12 Days of...
We are very excited to announce that in 2022 we will be partnering with the community enterprise GO Local Food, which grows fruit and vegetables sustainably at their two sites in the Tyne Valley. This coincides perfectly with GO Local Foods 10th Anniversary. We are...
As Autumn slowly turns to winter in the North Tyne Valley, it is undoubtedly that time of year to put on the wood-burning stove and have cosy afternoons by the fire enjoying tea and scones, with our delicious jams, of course. At this time, we like to plan enjoyable...
With our first Christmas fair upon us this weekend, and our festive range fully available at an event for the first time this season, we thought it was the ideal time to launch our Northumbrian Pantry Guide to Festive Foods. We will be attending the Local Makers...
We are very excited to be attending our inaugural tradeshow on the 17th and 18th of October at the Yorkshire Event Centre. Alice and David we be offering samples of all of their award-winning preserves and very much looking forward to meeting prospective stockists,...
With the peak of the school holidays, we have had a very busy time at the Pantry with our record month of the year. We have been delivering all over the countryside, enjoying what has generally been a great month’s weather for us as we inch towards Autumn. August...
When we started Northumbrian Pantry back in September of 2019, our plan for expanding was quite a simple one, start as close to home and work out from there. It felt like a very natural strategy, and it has worked nicely for us. Covering much of Northumberland and...
We get very excited when an order comes through from the Lindisfarne Meadery Visitor Centre. The semi tidal island is one of our favourite destinations for deliveries in the region. We often use the opportunity for a little escape walking around the coast or doing...
This year marks 250 years since the passing of Northumbrian Hannah Glasse (1708 – 1770), a world-acclaimed 18th Century Food Writer who died on the 1st September 1770. Hannah wrote one of the first-ever widely published cookery books; 'The Art of Cookery Made Plain...
We are very proud to feature in the July / August edition of Appetite Magazine, a publication dedicated to the taste of the North East, showcasing the food and drink of the region. The magazine is published eight times a year and can be picked up free in cafes, delis,...
Midsummer seems particularly special this year and a turning point in so many ways - we truly do hope so anyway. The coming of strawberries to our jam pans and plates is a significant milestone in our harvesting calendar. Of course, there is a buzz in the air with the...
We can now look forward with a little more hope to get out and about a bit more. We are looking to our calendar for the first time in a year to plan the odd trip away. The past few months have taught us that there are some glorious places to visit right on our...
It goes without saying that this has been quite an unusual Spring so far. It is the 6th of May today, and we have a beautiful frosty and sunny field to look out upon. It has been almost alpine-like in the North Tyne Valley, with very little rain and lots of sunny and...
Last week, we had a wonderful occasion as we managed to have the first family picnic in our garden for over a year. The relaxation of the recent rules allowed us to invite our two nephews for a party food feast, enjoying a gloriously sunny evening, albeit a little...
Monday the 12th of April marked a significant milestone for many of us as the first level of restrictions were lifted. The relaxation of rules around holiday lets and outdoor eating, in particular, is significant to us. Although this is currently restricted to single...
Our trusty VW Caddy delivery Van, 'Chilli 1', had its annual service this week. As insignificant as that may seem, it spells the first anniversary of acquiring Chilli 1, the day before lockdown in 2020. So the anniversary becomes quite poignant. Chilli 1 passed the...
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 seasons...
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, with a couple of days...
We love the build-up to the Winter Solstice each year; signalling the end of our wonderfully busy festive period. Christmas is just around the corner, and dare we say Spring is on the way! This year something crazy is happening on the 21st December, called 'The Great...
The ‘clocks going back’ signal quite a change in direction for us at Pantry HQ. Not only are we experiencing a very apparent seasonal shift, but it also puts us firmly in the last quarter and the most exciting part of our year. With the harvest of apples, plums,...
Since launching our '3 jar special edition' 'Northumbrian Selection', at the beginning of October, it has very quickly become our number one bestseller. It is proving extremely popular with customers in the North East, and even with buyers as far as Singapore. It's...
The French might call something that cannot be described as 'je ne said quoi', and we often hear the phrase to describe how a chef might add their special touch. However technical our approach to designing our recipes, there is always something almost magical when we...
The 22nd September heralded the Autumn equinox, although it does feel the new season has been edging its way over the past few weeks. September is the most pivotal month of the Pantry year. The orchards and hedgerows are ready for the picking, coupled with the time...
We had a very special Midsummer Day in the North Tyne Valley. Falling on a Saturday, it really allowed us to enjoy a seasonal landmark, especially with it being a beautiful summer day. Once the grass was cut, and a bit of weeding out of the way, we thought we'd...
There is so much to like about barbecues in the summer. A treat for the senses as our neighbours ignite their coals, wafting the glorious smells of their summer fair throughout the village. We love the rudimentary simplicity of barbecues, where we let the raw...
With all things to consider at present, Mother Nature really has produced some splendours for us this Spring. We get very excited seeing the migratory birds arrive, and of course, the days are drawing out which is nice, but the real highlight for us as lovers of all...
'There's nothing like a home-cooked meal... It's true, and of course, dependent on the quality of the chef 'in residence'. But don't we all have a go-to speciality dish? Mine would be a crazy cheese lasagne, or even more certainly a favourite that Mum or Dad used to...
As we continue to live through unsettling and unprecedented times, we wanted to update you all on how Northumberland Pantry is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. At the time of writing, current government guidance allows food manufacturers to continue working....
With 12 days to Christmas have a look at our handy tips, hints and ideas for simple, easy to make party food that will help spread the Christmas cheer this December. We present: Hot Smoked Salmon Blinis with Crème Fraiche and Chilli Relish Duck Liver...
A quick and easy way to cook up some seasonal pheasants found readily throughout Northumberland in the winter. We give a huge thanks to Caro Dickinson from our neighbouring florist Flowers Unlimited for the creative recipe using our Pear and Ginger Chutney...
We are very proud to announce that the Northumberland County Council have certified that all our preserves are now officially 'Produced in Northumberland', and we can now proudly wave the orange and red county flag as qualified members of the initiative. Produced...
“A whole year or more to market – really?” that was the resounding take home from all our research and advice given by seasoned professionals, and of course “well informed” family members. We were thinking more like 3 or 4 months. 18 months on and here we are our...