Category Archives: local food

Food banks in Sheffield

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

You may well have, like me, noticed a growing number of references in the news to food poverty in the UK and the growing need for community food banks supporting families who are struggling to buy food in times of … Continue reading →

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Hash Brownies

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

A few weeks ago I spotted an offer on Twitter from Sheffield’s Hash Brownies or #brownies as they brand themselves, for some free (free!) brownies for anyone interested in trying them.  As it happens, I was interested.  I got in … Continue reading →

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The Schoolrooms, Bradfield

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

I headed up to Bradfield Farmers Market on Saturday afternoon with a friend but I think we left it a bit late.  By the time we got there (1.45), stalls were already clearing up and many were looking low on … Continue reading →

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Nether Edge Farmers Market

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Out of a slightly dull weekend, I somehow picked the two sunniest hours on Sunday 19th June to spend down at Nether Edge Farmers Market today and thoroughly worth my while it was too.  Organised by Nether Edge Neighbourhood Group, … Continue reading →

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Tideswell Food Festival

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

A 30 minute drive outside Sheffield lies the village of Tideswell in the Peak District, where a food revolution is gathering pace.  Saturday 7th May saw their first ever Food Festival take place, with chances to explore and find out … Continue reading →

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Vintage Rose tea parties

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

I received an invite from the lovely @LuHarper to a Vintage Rose tea party, which is a new venture set up by Chesterfield girl, Victoria Almarresh. Victoria has long had a passion for baking, catering and vintage style and has … Continue reading →

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Moss Valley Fine Meats

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

It’s a well known fact that there is no finer way to end your working week, than with a Friday afternoon trip to a pig farm*.  So it was handy for me that Moss Valley Fine Meats is but 5 … Continue reading →

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Sheffield Food Plan

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

There are just under 2 weeks left to give your feedback on the draft Sheffield Food Plan.  The Food Plan aims to help Sheffield on the way to becoming a healthier city, with benefits for the environment and the economy.  … Continue reading →

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Tea Box

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

A warm welcome to one of Sheffield’s newest companies, Tea Box! Tea Box is based in Sharrow Vale and sells a wide range of blended teas – some traditional (Earl Grey, English Breakfast) and some more unusual, adventurous flavours (like … Continue reading →

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The Milestone cook book

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

The Milestone release their first ever cook book, First Catch Your Pig, this week – it’s a collection of recipes from the gastro-pub and the restaurant (which are now merged together into one menu) and it sounds like pre-orders have … Continue reading →

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