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In the spotlight – Moroccan Spearmint
1. The inspiration We love a cup of freshly brewed mint tea. It’s so refreshing and delicious. Mint tea is synonymous with Morocco, made from green tea (gunpowder tea), spearmint and sugar. It is commonly thought that green tea was introduced there in the late 19th...
Meraki Cacao – healthier than chocolate
Most people know that dark chocolate is a healthier choice than milk chocolate due to the higher cocoa content that can offer a range of health benefits. However, did you know that the processing involved in the production of mass-produced dark chocolate can strip it...
Nourish Awards Public Vote – NOW OPEN!
We are delighted to announce that the Nourish Awards Public Vote is now open! A little fun for the summer! The Public Vote is independent of judging and will NOT affect judging or results. Brands receiving the highest number of votes (usually the top 3) will receive...
We’ve won an Academy of Chocolate Award!
Earlier this year, we were encouraged to enter the Academy of Chocolate Awards. Here's what the Awards are all about - Launched in 2005, the prestigious Academy of Chocolate awards sought to identify, recognise and showcase the world's most talented chocolate...
Sustainability – Plastic free July
Plastic Free July® is a vital initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation. It allows them to work towards their vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. From humble beginnings in 2011, the award-winning Plastic Free July campaign is the result of years of hard...
Out and about – Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
23rd - 24th July 2022 - Yorkshire Dales Food And Drinks Festival This year will be our first time at the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival, held at Funkirk Farm in Skipton. The biggest festival of its kind in Yorkshire, we’ll join a huge range of fantastic...
In the spotlight – Turkish Nights
1. The Inspiration Turkey is a fascinating country steeped in history. It is a large peninsula that crosses the continents of Europe and Asia and is a myriad of beautiful landscapes.. Turkey is surrounded on three sides by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, and the...
Come and say hello!
This weekend 9th and 10th of July, we will be back at Hexham Farmer's Market and Berwick Farmer's Market. Hexham Farmer's Market is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month in the market square. We have been going to this lovely market for over two years now. We...
Ole Shortlisted for Nourish Awards 2022
We are delighted to let you know that our Ole bar has been shortlisted for the finals of the Nourish Awards 2022. This is the third year in a row that our entries have reached the finals in the Chocolate, Confectionery and Desserts category. Being judged against much...
Meraki and MayFli
Earlier this year we met a lovely lady named Rachael Straughan who was setting up a new online marketplace called MayFli. Racheal has many years of business experience selling, but became disillusioned with the available online marketplaces. She felt that there were...
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