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I took this photo early this morning and whilst the weather was chilly it was stunning walking along the River at Snape Maltings. Wearing full winter woolies Ava and I headed out and it was simply stunning. The beauty of walking at Snape is the knowledge you can find a warm retreat in either Café 1885 or the Granary Tea Shop.
As Café 1885 does a “babyccino” of warm milk sprinkled with real chocolate Ava was all smiles!
Whilst the shop floor is undergoing in House & Garden a massive change with wonderful new stock arriving, I am concentrating on this Saturday’s Farmers Market. Here are some of the great offers for you…
and much more…
Across our shops we are in the midst of preparing for the arrival of our new stock across the Maltings. One of the first to arrive is the Pip Studio collection which we sell in store and on-line. Jasmine has done a great display which is so welcoming to see all these bright colours with the grey skies outside. With the weather turning chilly it was so pleasing to see Sweet Potato and Thyme soup alongside homemade bread on the menu, it smelt simply delicious wafting through the shop today. Thoughts now turn to our farmers market on Saturday when I hope to see many familiar faces and with offers like 20% off Sutton Hoo frozen chicken, there are some great offers to be had!
I spent some time looking at our lighting area today and I thought you might like this new Harrow lamp we do in a soft grey blue. This is one of many new finds for 2012 as our buyers have been on the road both in Europe and the UK for days and I for one can’t wait for their return so we can see the full extent of what they have sourced…. (and then I will show you too!)
Ps: Our food hall has been incredibly busy and my thank go to the wonderful team at Stokes Sauces, who are just a few miles away from the Maltings, who have managed to prepare us plenty of fresh product in just a matter of days! Thank you Rick and Anny!
Whilst sourcing some new product images for a Mother’s Day feature I came across this picture of the Pip Studio dressing gown which we sell in House & Garden. At this time of the year I can see the value in bright colours like these to kick start the dark mornings.
Today however was one of those beautiful days where the sky was endless blue with bright sunshine. I wrapped my youngest daughter up against the elements and we headed out to feed the chickens. With the current building works taking place at the Maltings we have a clear view of the river. Ava immediately spotted the action on the river and we headed down along the river path. Teeming with wildlife we stood in awe as the Dunlin turned and glistened in the sun against the blue backdrop of the sky and river.
The river walk is always quieter with folk this time of the year but personally I think it is well worth wrapping up for.
*Yum Yum Tree Fudge will be selling large mixed bags of their fudge.
*Suffolk Smokehouse & Deli will be offering any three pâtés for £10.00.
*The Chilli Company will be selling their sauces and condiments at £4.00 each or 4 for £10.00.
*High House Fruit Farm will have a special offer on their apple juice – £2.50 each for 1-2 bottles, £2.25 each for 3-4 bottles, £2.00 each for 5 or more bottles. *The Pump Street Bakery will be selling mince pies and panettone. *The Suffolk Coffee Company will be showcasing their new House Blend coffee. * Susi’s Kitchen will be featuring their seasonal special Christmas pudding cheesecake. *Not Just Tarts will be selling individual savoury pies and quiches, family puddings, cheesecakes, mince pies and Christmas puddings. *Emmerdale Farm Shop will be selling their Red Poll rump steak at £11.95 per kilo and their Red Roll old fashioned stewing beef “in the piece” at £2.69 per kilo.
* Anchor Farm Preserves will be selling Christmas spice vodka (some hot to try), mini decorated Christmas trees, various wreaths and kissing balls and festive hand-tied arrangements as well as the usual line-up of preserves and fruit liquers.
*Aspall will be having a tasting of their Mulled Cyder.
Hope to see you on Friday. Please let all your friends who love local food know too!
A behind the scenes look at daily life running the family business at Snape Maltings
