World Milk Day

World Milk Day – 1 June 2022 World Milk Day was introduced in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to recognise the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector. Milk can be frozen for up to 3 to 6 months. For best results, we suggest using it sooner rather than…

Championing Cheese

Championing Cheese Along with fruit and veg, we also love cheese. We’ve got a great selection with some great stories behind them too. Find out more and try out some of our suggested recipes.  The Open Air Dairy Cheddar   The Open Air Dairy was born out of friendship. Tom and Neil met at the University of…

National BBQ Week

National BBQ Week It’s time to celebrate National BBQ Week. There is nothing better than a garden get together and a barbecue. We have got everything you need to make your barbecue a roaring success from meat to veg to cheese and all your drinks and snacks too. Check out our BBQ section and our…

National Biscuit Day

National Biscuit Day National Biscuit Day is a chance to celebrate the humble biscuit. You might be surprised to hear that biscuits are recorded as an essential source of nutrition to many different people and civilisations throughout history. Biscuits are not a modern invention and originated as a way of making flour and other ingredients…

National Doughnut Week

National Doughnut Week – 20 – 28 May 2023 Is your belly rumbling at the reminder of Doughnut Week? We wouldn’t be surprised if it was, as most of us love these most scrumptious goodies. National Doughnut Week is a very special week where businesses including bakers, coffee shops, offices and take part and sell…

The bee’s knees!

The bee’s knees! Did you know that the 20th May is World Bee day? Honey is definitely nature’s gift to our table and it is one of the most extraordinary foods that we can eat. It is sweeter than sugar, absorbed more quickly, contains vitamins, minerals and enzymes, and has been used therapeutically for centuries.…

It’s time to get baking!!!

It’s time to get baking!!! It’s World Baking Day on the 17th May and never a better time to do a bit of baking. We love encouraging people to get creative in the kitchen – everyone has a go-to baking recipe whether it’s cakes, pastry, biscuits or bread and if you’re looking to be a…