Avid Farm Shop

Grumpy Day Coconut Shortbread

2015-04-25T14:05:00.000+02:00

I have a firm belief that the introduction of supermarkets has not only brought about a tremendous lack of knowledge about where our food actually comes from, but has also led to the demise of creativity in our kitchens. Controversial I know, after all we now have a wealth of 'new' products at our fingertips....but what happens when the ingredient itemized in the recipe on page 54 is not available? In this day and age most people get in their car and move on to the next store. We are so used to walking into supermarkets to get the stuff we need, we've forgotten how to 'substitute', instead choosing to follow recipes to the letter. Having run my own business for over ten years, I know how uptight some customers can be when my shop runs out of something 'essential' for tea. I've lost count of the number of times I've had funny looks for suggesting using this particular vegetable, rather than the one listed on page 54. The thing is, people through no fault of their own, have little idea as to why the supermarkets are so well stocked and the smaller shops aren't. Supermarkets have deliveries every day; putting immense pressure on road networks, leaving a carbon foot print to make you shudder....but come on, it's worth it. Mr Smith must have that ingredient on page 54.......
Small businesses like mine have maybe one or two deliveries each week, or fortnight.....so we run low. But is that a bad thing? In my eyes no. After all I can sleep at night knowing I cause minimal impact on the roads and environment. My wastage by comparison is ridiculously lower.
I'm a creator. I'm probably born into the wrong generation, but it suits me fine. I know I can adapt pretty much anything to suit the ingredients I have available. And if I'm stuck...i use a great invention; the internet. Type into a search engine 'how to make brown sugar' for example and you'll find someone like me refused to get into their car to get some and instead chose to substitute, or improvise.
So how is all this connected to Grumpy Day Coconut Shortbead? I'm not great at sleep deprivation. I'm worse when my sleep is disturbed by an over excited D.I.Y happy husband, dragging on overalls at 6.30am (on the first opportunity I have to sleep past 8am for seven days). Today is Anzac Day and all I can think about is scrummy, coconutty, Anzac Biscuits. I send my husband off to play, so I can bake myself out of my grumpy mood. Problem is I have no desiccated coconut, but I do have creamed coconut....time to get creative. There's no way my mood will withstand a shopping outing.
This recipe satisfied my need for something sweet and coconutty. It's not quite Anzac, but boy they taste great. Perhaps not the healthiest of treats, but at least I've not added to my carbon footprint, I've created a new favourite AND I'm no longer grumpy.
Give it a go....and hey....if you don't have the exact ingredients, don't be afraid to experiment. Some of the tastiest things come from grumpy days.

Ingredients
250g butter
130g brown sugar
125g creamed coconut
Pinch salt
350g plain flour
6-8 coconut sweets from a Quality Street tin, leftover from Xmas (use anything you have here)
Method
Melt the sugar, butter & coconut cream in a pan, over a low heat. Stir in the flour & salt.
Remove from the heat and spread into a shallow baking tin.
Cook at around 180 or equivalent, for 15 mins, or until the shortbread is a golden brown.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool, before cutting into crumbly, buttery, awesome squares.

Herb Fed Crock Pot Chicken

2015-04-22T18:32:00.002+02:00

My mum introduced the 'crock pot' to our family years ago.
She produced her latest weird oversized gadget..ta da...!
And expected us to get all excited..like we did when the pressure cooker, SodaStream, yoghurt maker, potato rumbler etc arrived. We dutifully cheered, expecting the newest addition to retire to the dusty back shelf once the novelty had worn off. How wrong we were. The trusty crock pot, blew our socks off. Who'd have thought chucking a few ingredients into a pot and leaving them to cook on little more heat than a lightbulb, whilst we went to school/work, would lead to the tastiest meals ever. The crock pot has been a firm fixture in my life since the day mum brought hers home. If you don't have one; trust me you NEED a slow cooker. How else can you get EASY, healthy convenience food that tastes AMAZING and costs pennies? Try this recipe. The chicken cooks in it's own juices and literally falls off the bone. It's so tasty you'll wonder why you ever need to turn the fan oven on ever again....

I used a frozen chicken, defrosted overnight for this dish.

Ingredients
1 herb fed organic chicken, approx 1.5-2KG
2 organic onions diced
2 cloves garlic diced
4 large organic carrots peeled & sliced200ml white wine
1 tbsp Marigold organic bouillon
100g organic mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
50g organic butter
227 ml double cream
Plenty of freshly ground black pepper

Method

Put all the vegetables other than the mushrooms into the slow cooker. Add the wine, bouillon, butter and mustard, then place the chicken on top.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken meat falls easily from the bone.
Remove the chicken from the cooker and carefully pull the meat from the carcass. Discard the bones and return the chicken to the pot followed by the cream & mushrooms. Season to taste.
Cook for a further 1 hour on high, until the sauce has reduced.

Serve with fluffy white rice & peas.

Aberdeen Angus Beef Burgers-OFFER

2015-04-19T16:27:00.001+02:00

To celebrate the arrival of our grass fed beef, we've a fab offer on our hand made Aberdeen Angus quarter pound beef burgers. Normally £1.10 each, pick up 4 for just £3.80. Head to the Special Offers/Meat Offers aisle to pick up yours.

A Cracking Offer

2015-03-23T08:35:00.000+01:00

Happy Easter!
Lets celebrate with an eggciting offer.
Grab a FREE box of FREE RANGE LOCAL eggs with every £15 veg box ordered and paid for online.
Offer valid with Avid £15 veg box selections only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, including free delivery.
To collect your FREE eggs, first select your £15 veg box from the GO SHOPPING page and then visit the Special Offers/Easter Eggs aisle. Pop the eggs (carefully) into your basket and check out as usual, opting for the credit/debit card method of payment.
Enjoy!

March Meaty Offer

2015-02-19T10:35:00.000+01:00

In March we are giving veg box customers the chance to taste our fab beef at a great price.

Simply order any veg box for delivery throughout March, to qualify for £1.50 per KG off our minced beef, or lean stewing steak.

With the offer approx 500g of minced beef is £3.25 and stewing steak £3.59. Ooh think of the low cost meals you can whip up......

Head over to the Specials Offer aisle to select your meat.

New products coming soon

2015-02-13T13:50:00.002+01:00

We're really pleased to be working with the lovely Charleh to bring you A selection of healthy foods and snacks made to what our bodies are Designed2Eat. Suitable for diabetics and those who are lactose and dairy intolerant.

This is Designed2Eats story:

About The Fudge Brownie

Everyone loves a Brownie! Here at Designed2Eat we love chocolate brownies too (especially the Chairman Peter!) and when we wanted to bring all natural, nutritious cake to all of you, we started with our favourite.

The Story

Every year, whenever a family celebration, national holiday or very rare sunny BBQ weather day occurred my (Charleh) father (Peter) would always ask for a bake tray of brownie! Well, as a person who follows Paleo, going out to the shops was not an option, this was no quim to me being the biggest foodie the planet has ever seen!
So, I scoured the internet and came across some brilliant recipes, beautiful, decadent and delicious but still not everyone could have it!
So after making, testing, eating many, many brownies myself, friends and family we found Designed2Eat's brownie. Hoo Ray!

Why is Designed2Eat's Brownie Different to Other Brownies*?
All natural ingredients: dates, sunflower seeds, creamed coconut, coconut palm sugar & (Organic) cocoa powder and that's it!
Lower in calories per 100g*
High in protein
Higher in fibre
Low Gi
One of your recommended five-a-day!
Contains NO trans fats

Contains no added additives, preservatives, emulsifiers, colourants, salt, sugar or sweeteners
Hand-made and delivered especially for you!

Brownie Body Benefits to your Health

Dates
Wonderfully delicious of course!

Packed with an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are required for normal growth, development and overall well-being..

Rich in dietary fibre, which prevents LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut.

Fibre works as a bulk laxative. It, thus, helps to protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time and as well as binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon.

They contain health benefiting flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants known as tannins. Tannins are known to possess anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hemorrhagic (prevent easy bleeding tendencies) properties.

Contain antioxidants found to have the ability to protect cells and other structures in the body from harmful effects of oxygen-free radicals. Thus, eating dates found to offer some protection from colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

Offers protection against age-related macular degeneration, especially in elderly populations.

Dates are an excellent source of iron, potassium and in minerals such as calcium, manganese, copper and magnesium..

Cocoa Powder
Contains:
Magnesium, and other essential minerals including calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, and manganese
Polyphenols called flavonoids, with antioxidant properties
Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, E
Essential heart-healthy fat: oleic acid a monounsaturated fat
Protein
Fiber

Lower blood pressure & improve circulation because of the flavonols and theobromine.
Can promote cardiovascular function & health. The antioxidant power of flavonoids and essential minerals and vitamins found in cacao can support healthy heart functioning by lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow, lowering LDL cholesterol, and reducing plaque build up on artery walls.

The high levels of antioxidants can neutralize free radicals thereby helping to prevent from cancer

Improve digestion due to the level of fibre

Can enhance physical and mental well-being as the cocoa help to increase circulation and availability of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in brain, improving mood and combating depression.

*compared to the "average" brownie

Pukka Organic Tea

2015-02-02T17:32:00.000+01:00

We've some fab new organic teas to tempt you with this month. Head over to the Go Shopping page, Hot Drinks/Pukka Tea to see what takes your fancy. I'm all loved up on the Love Organic variety.....

A Healthy New You

2015-01-04T15:47:00.001+01:00

So, a New Year...a New You? If you've been toying with the idea of going organic, why don't you give us a try here at Avid Organics? Small changes can make a real difference and don't cost the earth. In fact one of the most frequent complaints we get here is 'I've too much veg!' With a bit of planning and our help, make 2015 the year you get healthy.

Organic veg, according to the Soil Association has:

More antioxidants: Organic crops (cereals, fruit and vegetables) have significantly higher concentrations of antioxidants/(poly)phenolics compared with non-organic produced counterparts. This includes more phenolics (19% higher), flavanones (69% higher), stilbenes (28% higher), flavones (26% higher), and flavonols (50% higher). A switch to consuming organic crops would allow a 20-40% increase in antioxidant/(poly)phenolics consumption without an increase in calorie intake.

and:

Fewer pesticides: The frequency of occurrence of detectable pesticide residues is four times higher in non-organic crops. Non-organic fruit had the highest pesticide frequency (75%), compared to non-organic vegetables (32%) and non-organic crop based processed foods (45%). By contrast pesticide residues were found in 10% of organic crop samples.

with:

Less cadmium: The analysis detected 48% lower concentrations of the toxic heavy metal cadmium in organic crops.

Less nitrogen: Nitrogen concentrations - linked in some studies to an increased risk of certain cancers such as stomach cancer – were found to be significantly lower in organic crops.

So what are you waiting for?.....

Christmas 2014 Opening & Delivery info

2014-11-30T13:42:00.000+01:00

This year throughout Xmas deliveries will take place:

Monday 22nd December:
Sheffield area-customers who usually receive their deliveries on a Tuesday
Tuesday 23rd December:
Huddersfield area-customers who usually receive their deliveries on a Friday
Wednesday 24th December:
We will be delivering to a limited number of people in the Barnsley area and those local to the Farm Shop. Please note-deliveries on this day, will be done on a first booked basis.

Thurs 25th, Fri 26th December-No deliveries

There will be no deliveries:

Tues 30th & Wed 31st Dec, Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd Jan.

Deliveries will resume as normal the following week w/c Mon 5th Jan

Have a very brilliant Xmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!

Soda Bread Recipe

2014-10-06T18:16:00.000+02:00

A particularly soggy school run this morning, had me yearning for a huge bowl of steaming home made soup accompanied by, my all time favourite, soda bread. Nothing beats it, straight from the oven. This recipe can be adapted to gluten & dairy free by using the substitutions specified. I usually split the finished dough into two loaves and add a teaspoon of nutmeg & a handful each of raisins, nuts & seeds to one of them, to create a terrific breakfast toasting loaf. Soda bread is best eaten on the day of baking, so slice and freeze any leftovers. It never reaches our freezer.....

Ingredients

300g organic plain flour
300g organic wholemeal plain flour
(if you require gluten free use 500g gluten free plain flour blend)
2 tsp baking powder
(if you require gluten free use 2 tsp gluten free baking powder)
1 tsp bicarb of soda
2 tbsp sugar
1 free range egg
450ml organic natural yoghurt
(if you require dairy free use 450ml plain soya yoghurt)

Soda Bread & Soup

Method

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees/gas 6. Grease & line two baking sheets.
Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Combine the wet ingredients & pour over the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork to a form a dough. If it feels a little too dry, add more yoghurt, but don't allow it to become sticky.
Turn out onto a floured board, knead briefly, split and shape into two rounds. Place on the baking sheets, flatten slightly, then deeply score a cross in the centre of each loaf.
Bake for 30 mins. The loaves should sound 'hollow' when tapped.

Traditional Meat & Potato Pie Recipe

2014-10-05T18:28:00.000+02:00

Murky days turn me into mother hen, cluck clucking....filling up my loved ones up with warming goodness. This recipe is a winter winner, perfect for entertaining and easy to make. This recipe makes one pie, to feed approx 3.

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
500g lean braising steak, from your Butchers, cubed
1 organic onion, diced
500g organic potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 clove garlic, finely diced
1 tbsp Hendersons Relish
4 tbsp gravy granules
plenty salt & pepper

For the pastry

150g suet
300g plain flour
pinch salt
1 large free range egg beaten

Method

brown the meat in the oil, add the onions and garlic and cook for 5 mins
add the relish, cover the meat with water and bring to the boil. Pop a lid on the pan & reduce the heat to a gentle simmer for approx 2.5 hours, until very tender. Keep checking the water level, to prevent the meat cooking dry.
meanwhile make the pastry. Throw the dry ingredients into a food processor and blitz to combine. With the motor running, slowly add enough water until the dough forms a ball. Remove, wrap in clingfilm and place in the fridge to rest.
once the meat is tender, add the potatoes to the pan and cook for a further 15-20 minutes. Add the gravy granules to thicken and cook for five minutes more.
place the pie filling into a deep pie dish. Moisten the lip of the dish with water, then top with the chilled pastry, rolled to fit. Brush with the beaten egg. Cut a few slits in the top, to allow steam to escape.
cook in a preheated oven set to 200 degrees/gas mark 6 for 50 minutes.

Voila....a good reason to love winter.......

What to do with a bag of barley...

2014-09-07T19:15:00.001+02:00

A very dear (and slightly bonkers) lady in my life, appeared recently clutching 2 bags of pearl barley.

Raw pearl barley

'Here...I have no clue what to do with that.'
Without a second thought, I took one bag and promptly returned the other.
Pearl barley is a gem of an ingredient, frequently used in my farm shop; it really, really, really shouldn't be just for stew....
This super easy cold dish goes with just about anything. Throw in ingredients you have to hand-dried fruits, nuts, seeds, onions, fruit, salad veggies......anything goes!

Rainbow Barley Salad

Anything you have.....

Ingredients
200g pearl barley, rinsed
50g chopped nuts & seeds
50g mixed dried fruits
1/4 diced organic cucumber
1/4 diced organic pepper
1/4 diced organic carrot
Handful of quartered organic cherry toms & olives halved
3 organic spring onions, chopped
3 tbsp organic sweetcorn
1 tbsp each organic poppy seeds & sesame seeds
1 tbsp organic chia seeds
3 tbsp good organic olive oil
Zest & juice of 1 organic lemon
2 tbsp organic dried mixed herbs
LOTS of freshly ground black pepper & a sprinkling of sea salt

Method

Place the rinsed barley in a pan & cover with water. Bring to the boil, cover & reduce to a simmer for 20 mins; checking the water level frequently (barley tends to absorb water quickly, leaving you with an awful mess when it welds itself to the bottom of your pan.). The barley should be cooked, but still have a 'bite'. Don't over cook it to a mushy porridge...yak.

Healthy Rainbow Barley
Once cooked, drain & rinse in cold water to bring the temperature down from hot, to warm.
Drain again thoroughly and add all the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.

I love to serve this salad slightly warm, as the flavours of the oil & lemon sing with the slightly softened tomatoes. It's just as good served cold. Store in the fridge for a maximum of 2 days, stirring well prior to serving.

This evening my husband enjoyed his barley salad with buttered salmon....thanks Jill :-)

Letting the cat out of the bag...

2014-07-02T18:58:00.000+02:00

In a few days a BIG sign will be erected outside my farm shop.

It will say (in shouty words):

BUSINESS FOR SALE

And at this point it will all become very real.....

So why am I selling?

I've been self employed for ten years now; starting my foodie adventure in a tiny cafe in Holmfirth. From Wow Cafe, grew Wow Foods and then came Avid Organics and finally Avid Farm Shop.

I'll not lie, it's been a roller coaster of emotions, with a few more (tummy churning), wibbly wobbly downs, than ups. Battling for sales in times of austerity and competing with supermarkets (in their mission to take over the planet), has given me the ultimate definition of 'hard work'. But, also provided definitions for 'achievement', 'pride', 'joy' and 'a jolly good time'.....

From a totally selfish personal perspective, I've reached a new chapter in my life. I have lots of food related projects bubbling away under the surface, I would like to have more than three seconds a day to pursue. I also miss my family very much and long to spend more quality time with them. I feel the business is now established enough to continue to move forward and grow, with its' strong ethics firmly in place. Avid is all about communication with the people who matter; the customers, the suppliers, the farmers, (and lets not forget the planet)....Avid Farm shop & Avid Organic Box Scheme will live on, just without me in it...

So, please don't be alarmed by the big sign...nowt's much changing, other than the slightly nutty founder is planning on exiting stage left, allowing a sparkly new owner to take the helm. (Luckily the slightly saner staff are staying put).

Phew. Cat out......RIGHT! ROLL UP, ROLL UP.....who wants to buy a fab Farm Shop with Organic Box Delivery scheme then....?

Apricot Prices

2014-06-16T06:58:00.000+02:00

The world's largest Apricot exporter, Turkey, has experienced a disastrous turn of climatic events recently. A deep, unseasonable frost in the apricot and hazelnut growing regions at a rather crucial harvesting point, has led to misery all round; with apricots immediately doubling in price.

Current estimates from the growing area suggests 90% of the apricot crop is damaged. At the present, shippers appear to be defaulting on previously agreed contracts and farmers have little or nothing to offer for the whole of next season. At times like this, as with quinoa recently, independent retailers will no doubt have to answer the question as to why large supermarkets are half the price of independents. The answer is that the supplier unlucky enough to have won the packing contract with the large supermarket, will be losing several thousand pounds a tonne, because the multiple buyer will refuse to take any phone calls or respond to any emails regarding price increases.
So whilst our apricot & hazel prices may be about to take a hit, at least we can hold our heads high........

Happy Birthday to Avid Farm Shop!

2014-06-02T10:07:00.002+02:00

Avid Farm Shop is two years old-June 2nd is our official birthday..hoorah we are toddlers!

For those of you unaware of the progress of Avid-here's a short potted history:

2003 Karen set up WOW Foods-a small Organic, Veggie Cafe & Organic Box Delivery Scheme based in Holmfirth.
2007 Karen (pregnant & frazzled) sold the Cafe as a going concern, took the Organic Box Scheme home (to her back garden) and renamed the business Avid Organics.
From her back garden, babe in arms, Karen delivered organic goodies throughout Yorkshire until one day in 2011, a farmer called her......
2012 the offer of renting the old sheep shed in Hazlehead proved too hard to resist. Karen moved in, opened the Cafe, Deli & Butchers-whilst continuing with the Organic Box Scheme. Avid Farm Shop was opened June 2nd 2012.

The past two years have taught us how to get things right, by making a few mistakes on the way...but now we are happy to share:

*Our Butchery has blossomed to meet the aspirations we set out with. High welfare, farm assured meat. Good value-something for every budget...we're VERY proud of the progress made.

*Our Cafe is booming. It appears our customers LOVE proper food-and this year, we've received a Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor.
*Our Deli continues to champion LOCAL
*Our shop is fast becoming known for its diverse products; catering for gluten, wheat & dairy free diets.
*Our veg box scheme continues to deliver throughout Yorkshire and we have now become involved with We Deliver Local, to provide a more flexible delivery service.

Honestly, it's been hard. We rely on your continued support to survive. It's tough out there....but hopefully the fire in our bellies to succeed in providing a fabulous Farm Shop, will help us through the next 12 months.

Thank you for helping us get to 2!

Visit Avid Farm Shop!

2014-04-28T08:13:00.000+02:00

Our little cafe is a popular with people after good, honest food!
We cater for vegetarians, meat eaters & specialist dietary needs
Tues & Wed: 2 Meals for £5.50
Thurs: Pie Day!
Fri: Curry Day!
Sat: Kids Eat FREE!
Sun: All Day Breakfast all day
Here's our menu:

Organic fruit & veg info APRIL

2014-03-29T20:57:00.004+01:00

Ahhh April. My favourite month. Not just because it's my birthday, (or Easter)...but because it also marks a period of anticipation. Whilst we don't quite have spring goodies...after a warm winter, they'll be popping up soon. Imagine that...in a few short weeks we'll be digging into asparagus, broad beans & rocket.

Until then, here's what's available for delivery:

Apples - UK (crunchy and large of late)
Beetroot - UK
Celeriac - UK
Cabbage Jan King, Savoy, white & red - Yorkshire
Carrots - UK
Cauliflower - Yorkshire
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire
Mushrooms - UK
Parsnips - UK
Potatoes - Yorkshire
Pears - UK
Swede - Yorkshire
Turnips - Yorkshire

From further afield (Europe non air freight)
Broccoli, Cucumber, Courgettes, Fennel, Lettuce, Peppers, Spinach, Oranges, Clems, Bananas FT (Dom Rep), Grapes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Pots, Toms, Onions.

Please call 01226 764800 or email info@avidfarmshop to order

Organic Fruit & Veg Info March

2014-02-02T16:14:00.002+01:00

Well at least we didn't get snow this January or February. And the carrots have so far, escaped the deep freeze......

Not much has changed in the last few weeks. We're still ploughing our way through organic stocks of UK roots, with the odd glimmer of sunshine on the horizon. Soon we'll be whipping up rhubarb crumbles...not long now!

Here's your organic fruit and veg info for February:

Apples - UK
Beetroot - UK
Cavolonero - Yorkshire
Celeriac - UK
Cabbage Jan King, Savoy, white & red - Yorkshire
Carrots - UK
Cauliflower - YorkshireCeleriac - Yorkshire
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire
Mushrooms - UK
Parsnips - UK
Potatoes - Yorkshire
Pears - UK
Swede - Yorkshire
Turnips - Yorkshire

From further afield (Europe non air freight)
Almonds, Hazels, Walnuts, Broccoli, Cucumber, Courgettes, Fennel, Lettuce, Peppers, Spinach, Oranges, Clems, Bananas FT (Dom Rep), Grapes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Pots, Toms, Onions.

Please call 01226 764800 or email info@avidfarmshop to order

Organic Fruit & Veg Info January

2014-01-05T10:43:00.003+01:00

Here we are in a fresh new year. If you have resolved to eat healthier...look no further. UK organic roots will fill us up with goodness and keep us going through the colder months. The carrots in particular this year, are really tasty. Use them in sweet tasting soups, throw them in spiced tagines, or simply eat them raw to hold off naughty nibbles....

Here's your Organic Fruit & Veg list for January.
And if you're feeling uber healthy....don't forget to check out our Special Offer January Juicing Box on the GO SHOPPING page at www.avidorganics.co.uk

Apples - UK
Beetroot - UK
Purple Sprouting Broccoli - UK
Brussel Sprout Stalks - Yorkshire
Cavolonero - Yorkshire
Celeriac - UK
Cabbage Jan King, Savoy, white & red - Yorkshire
Carrots - UK
Cauliflower - Yorkshire
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire
Mushrooms - UK
Parsnips - UK
Potatoes - Yorkshire
Pears - UK
Squash - Yorkshire
Swede - Yorkshire
Turnips - Yorkshire

From further afield (Europe non air freight)
Almonds, Chestnuts, Hazels, Walnuts, Broccoli, Cucumber, Courgettes, Fennel, Lettuce, Peppers, Spinach, Oranges, Clems, Bananas FT (Dom Rep), Grapes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Pots, Toms, Onions.

Please call 01226 764800 or email info@avidfarmshop to order

Organic Fruit & Veg Info December

2013-11-27T14:53:00.000+01:00

Ho ho ho.....Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat.

And the organic veg? Oof the organic veg is GOOD!

Our veg shack is now brimming with seasonal roots & fruits.

Perfect for warming you up over the next few months.

Sprouts..love em or hate them...they shout CHRISTMAS!

Here's your fruit and veg info for the next few weeks.

Apples - UK
Beetroot - UK
Broccoli Green & Purple Sprouting - UK
Brussel Sprout Stalks - Yorkshire
Cavolonero - Yorkshire
Celery - UK
Celeriac - UK
Cabbage Jan King, Savoy, white & red - Yorkshire
Calovonero - UK
Carrots - UK
Cauliflower - Yorkshire
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire
Lettuce - Yorkshire
Mushrooms - UK
Parsnips - UK
Potatoes - Yorkshire
Pears - UK
Swede - Yorkshire

From further afield (Europe non air freight)
Almonds, Chestnuts, Hazels, Walnuts, Cucumber, Courgettes, Fennel, Peppers, Spinach, Oranges, Clems, Bananas FT (Dom Rep), Grapes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Pots, Toms, Onions.

Please call 01226 764800 or email info@avidfarmshop to order

Organic Fruit & Veg info W/C 4th November 2013

2013-10-30T14:57:00.003+01:00

Organic chestnuts...yum. Serve them roasted, salted & dripping with butter...mmmmmmm

Here's your fruit and veg info for the next few weeks. And don't forget our November offer-purchase a £5.75 organic veg box & £5.75 organic fruit box, for just £10!

Apples - UK
Beetroot - UK
Broccoli Green & Purple Sprouting - UK
Brussel Sprout Stalks - Yorkshire
Cavolonero - Yorkshire
Celery - UK
Celeriac - UK
Cabbage Jan King, Savoy, white & red - Yorkshire
Calovonero - UK
Carrots - UK
Cauliflower - Yorkshire
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire
Lettuce - Yorkshire
Mushrooms - UK
Parsnips - UK
Potatoes - Yorkshire
Pears - UK
Swede - Yorkshire

From further afield (Europe non air freight)
Almonds, Chestnuts, Hazels, Walnuts, Cucumber, Courgettes, Fennel, Peppers, Oranges, Clems, Bananas FT (Dom Rep), Grapes, Squash, Sweet Pots, Toms, Onions.

Please call 01226 764800 or email info@avidfarmshop to order

Organic Fruit & Veg info w/c 28th Oct

2013-10-23T07:30:00.000+02:00

All this wet weather has had me reaching for hot jacket spuds, served with lashings of butter......and now that the larger organic spuds are in, I can indulge to my hearts content.There's plenty of local produce around right now, all fantastic quality too. Here's your list for the next few weeks:

Apples - UK
Beetroot - UK
Broccoli Green & Purple Sprouting - UK
Cavolonero - Yorkshire
Celery - UK
Celeriac - UK
Cabbage pointed, savoy, white & red - Yorkshire
Calovonero - UK
Carrots - UK
Cauliflower - Yorkshire
Fennel - UK
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire
Lettuce - Yorkshire
Mushrooms - UK \
Parsnips - UKPotatoes - Yorkshire (larger ones are coming in now)
Pears - UK
Plums - UK
Swede - Yorkshire

From further afield (Europe non air freight)
Cucumber, Courgettes, Peppers, Oranges, Clems, Bananas FT (Dom Rep), Grapes, Squash, Sweet Pots, Onions.

Please call 01226 764800 or email info@avidfarmshop to order

Organic Fruit & Veg info w/c 21st Oct 2013

2013-10-09T18:09:00.001+02:00

Celeriac & Wensleydale Scone anyone.....? OOOOOOF they are back and so too is our COMFORT FODDER. Bring it on....

We're back delivering next Tues in our shiny painted van. Here's your list:

Apples (eating & cooking) - UK
Beetroot - UK
Broccoli Green & Purple Sprouting - UK
Cavolonero - Yorkshire
Celery - UK
Celeriac - UK
Cabbage pointed, white & red - Yorkshire
Calovonero - UK
Carrots - UK
Cauliflower - Yorkshire
Fennel - UK
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire
Lettuce - Yorkshire
Mushrooms - UK
Potatoes - Yorkshire (larger ones are coming in now)
Pears - UK
Plums - UK
Swede - Yorkshire
Sweetcorn - UK

From further afield (Europe non air freight)
Cucumber, Courgettes, Peppers, Oranges, Clems, Bananas FT (Dom Rep), Grapes, Squash, Sweet Pots, Onions.

Please call 01226 764800 or email info@avidfarmshop to order

Organic Fruit & Veg Info W/C 7th October 2013

2013-10-01T19:17:00.001+02:00

Don't forget there are no deliveries next week, (8th-11th Oct) but we still have our marvellous organic fruit & veg available to buy from the shop.
We now have UK organic Russets to tempt you...but you'll have to be quick, they're my absolute favourite.....

Available to collect from the shop:

Apples (eating & cooking) - UK
Beetroot - UK
Cavolonero - Yorkshire
Celery - UK
Broccoli - UK
Cabbage pointed, white & red - Yorkshire
Calovonero - UK
Carrots - UK
Cauliflower - Yorkshire
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire
Lettuce - Yorkshire
Mushrooms - UK
Potatoes - Yorkshire (larger ones are coming in now)
Pears - UK
Plums - UK
Swede - Yorkshire

From further afield (Europe non air freight)
Cucumber, Courgettes, Peppers, Oranges, Clems, Bananas FT (Dom Rep), Grapes, Squash, Sweet Pots, Onions.

Organic Fruit & Veg info W/C 30/09/2013

2013-09-25T12:59:00.002+02:00

Have you tried our Organic UK Bramleys yet? They're truly scrummy. A little old chap delivers them, in his battered van, once a fortnight. He has a deep Somerset accent, reminding me of long summers spent as a child, visiting relatives that way and eating every combination of apple pie possible. Apple & Rhubarb, Apple & Blackberry, Apple & Pear.....So, I suppose I'm a teeny bit nostalgic about them...but really, they are good!

Organic fruit & veg are pretty consistent at this time of year, so not much has changed. Here's your list for next week (W/C 30/09/2013)

Apples - UK
Beetroot - UK

Flat Beans - Yorkshire

Cavolonero - Yorkshire
Celery - UK

Broccoli - UK

Cabbage pointed, white & red - Yorkshire
Calovonero - UK

Carrots - UK

Cauliflower - Yorkshire

Cucumber - Yorkshire

Fennel - UK
Kale - Yorkshire
Leeks - Yorkshire

Lettuce - Yorkshire

Mushrooms - UK

Onions - EGY

Potatoes - Yorkshire (larger ones are coming in now)
Pears - UK
Plums - UK

Spinach - Yorkshire

Swede - Yorkshire

Tomatoes - Yorkshire

Also coming in from further afield (non airfreight)

Aubergine, Butternut Squash, Courgette, Garlic, Ginger, Peppers, Sweet potatoes.

Bananas, Kiwi, Grapefruit, Mango, Melon, Oranges

To order a veg box delivery, log on to www.avidorganics.co.uk

or call 01226 764800