GO LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS!
Dear customer,
Christmas is just around the corner, but if you’re looking for those last few gifts, or you want to upscale your festive food this year, there’s still time! We’ve got some fantastic local produce that’s seasonal in every sense of the word – full of Christmas flavours and quality ingredients. Whether it’s for a gourmet gift or to save you some time in the kitchen, these local producers have been working hard all year, so you don’t have to!
Here’s our pick of the best Christmas items in store this month:
Celtic Marches Mulled Cider: we love this local cider brand at all times of the year, but beat mulled cider at Christmas? It knocks the socks of insipid mulled wine! And when it comes in particularly festive flavours, we can’t say no – choose from Gingerbread (pleasantly sweet with a mild peppery kick and spicy notes of ginger and sweet caramel), Sugar Plum (apple and jammy flavour with hint of berries and lightly spiced), Whisky & Orange Toddy (spicy with subtle sweet orange and a smoky orange whisky aroma), and Apple & Cinnamon (juicy apple, warm spiced cinnamon, with notes of pastry, vanilla and caramel).
** Enjoy 20% off Celtic Marches Mulled Cider throughout December**
Café Au Chocolat Christmas Bars: what do you send to the godchildren who have everything? One of these delightful Christmas chocolate bars, that’s what! Handmade in Tewkesbury, they feature everyone’s favourite festive characters – Rudolph, Father C, a helpful elf and a white chocolate snowman. They not only taste delicious, they fit conveniently through the letterbox too!
Kingleys Traditional Pigs in Blankets: it’s just not Christmas if your festive meat plate isn’t adorned with row upon row of pigs in blankets, but really, who has the time to wrap a hundred mini sausages in strips of bacon when you’re already feeding the five thousand?! That’s where Kingleys of Warwickshire comes in, like a helpful kitchen elf, with these pre-made versions - available in-store now or to pre-order with your Christmas meat before the 14th December.
Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon: when it comes to Christmas, you need to pull out all the stops, and this smoked salmon is the best there is. Cured and smoked traditionally, these fine food producers on the banks of the Wye and Severn supply leading restaurants and food halls all over the world. If you feel like splashing out for food this year, splash out here – it’s the gourmet treat you never knew you needed!
Cook Nut Loaf: don’t let the vegetarian side down this Christmas, and serve up this delicious nut loaf. It contains a cornucopia of goodies – almonds, cashews, mushrooms and even Madeira-soaked apricots. Topped with jewel-coloured red onion marmalade, it’s a stunning dish that will make even the meat-eaters jealous!
Bennetts Christmas Ice Cream: here’s one to have in your freezer throughout the festive period, ready to whip out when guests drop by! Made by 5th generation dairy farmers in Worcester, Bennetts ice cream contains milk that has been collected within 24 hours, fresh from the farm. The seasonal flavours are created specially for this time of year - Christmas Pudding, Brandy Butter and Gingerbread – great for the children at your table or for serving up as a side to the big dessert.
Whatever you are doing this Christmas, whether you’re hosting or visiting - happy feasting!