As lockdown restrictions are eased and more retailers are able to reopen we tell you why you should continue to shop locally. The recent lockdown led to lengthy queues forming outside supermarkets and online delivery slots being few and far between, resulting in consumers switching to their local high streets for everyday essentials. For many, …
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The warmer weather has us dreaming of lemon treats and citrus drinks in the garden. And a British classic, freshly squeezed lemonade, is one of the best tastes of summer. INGREDIENTS 4 lemons (or 6 limes, or 3 lemons and 2 limes) 100–150g caster sugar, to taste 1 litre water, or a mixture of water…
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Cath from Steampunk Coffee Roasters shares one of her favourite recipes for Oaty Choc Chip Cookies. This recipe make 12 cookies, but I like to bake only SIX at a time because they are best eaten just out of the oven. Keep the rest in a Tupperware in the fridge for baking off when you…
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Steampunk Coffee Roasters think all your days should start with great coffee that’s why, throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, they’re still running their online shop in a modified form – so that they can work safely and you can enjoy great coffee. Steampunk have been roasting coffee in North Berwick since 2012 and you can get…
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Thank you is going to be a word used a great deal in the coming months. So why not bake a gift that’s a bit different to give to somebody special who has helped during these unprecedented times. MAD MARCH HARE Please head over to our website to find out about all the latest Mad…
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Going for a leisurely brunch or meal out is now a distant memory. And for many of us, stuck indoors, the takeaway is fast becoming the highlight of our food week. Since the outbreak of the novel corona-virus, we’ve been advised to stay inside and to minimise human contact. One of the biggest challenges this…
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In these unprecedented and challenging times in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Brand Family would like to thank all their customers for the amazing support they have received through their Farmshop – The Brand Family Larder. Such difficult times mean their focus has shifted from welcoming tourists to their caravan parks and holiday flat,…
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The burgeoning popularity of food trucks, destination food halls and foodie-oriented outdoor festivals means the demand for street food is booming. And, here in East Lothian, Rogue Village’s foodies’ favourite Canteen Street Food Festival returns to Archerfield Walled Garden for their 2020 spring/summer season. Not long ago street food in Britain meant a tasteless hot…
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In these unprecedented and challenging times in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, The Brand Family are relieved to be welcoming in the new season. The increased daylight hours allow them to tend more easily to their outdoor reared livestock, including their new spring lambs. Such difficult times means their focus has shifted from welcoming visitors…
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