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Gooseberry fool
There are a few versions of this quintessentially English dessert knocking about. This recipe is a cheats delight: ready-made custard means you can whip it up in minutes without compromising on...
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Summer fruit crumble
It seems that nearly any fruit is improved when you cover it in a layer of crunchy, buttery crumble. Strawberries are no exception – particularly if you add a few raspberries and blackcurrants to give...
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Raspberry coconut macaroons
Sometimes a recipe will come along that looks too easy to be interesting. These raspberry coconut macaroons – with just a few ingredients and taking about 15 mins to prep – definitely made me wonder...
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Strawberry bakewell tart
Nadiya Hussain freshens up the traditional bakewell tart by adding fresh strawberries, with this light and delicious strawberry tart. Despite being a master baker, she recommends using ready made...
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Raspberry and white chocolate blondies
Blondies are like a butterscotchy cousin of the brownie, and the sweet/tart combination of raspberries and white chocolate are a delicious addition. These dense, sweet blondies are not a health food...
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Raspberry, cardamom and almond cake
Even the children were impressed by this unusual summer cake! The cardamom is distinctive without overwhelming the lovely summer flavours of raspberries and almonds. I admit, I took a couple of...
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Summer fruit season 2020
The summer fruit season seems like a world away, whilst we’re in the deep mid winter. But the first signs of life are already starting to show around the farm. Broad beans These winter-sown broad bean...
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Farm shop COVID-19 update
As we head into uncertain times, rest assured that we’ll keep the farm shop stocked with freshly frozen strawberries and raspberries to help keep you healthy, local spuds and eggs, and firewood to...
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Gooseberry, lemon and elderflower tart
This vibrant lemon tart flavoured with new season gooseberries and foraged elderflower makes the perfect light summer dessert. Garnish with elderflower sprigs and extra gooseberries; I like to lightly...
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Redcurrant, elderflower and honey sorbet
This delicately flavoured, seasonal sorbet is delicious served with roasted peaches, and a honey and oat crumb. Developed by Chef Ewan at Church Street Tavern, inspired by picking redcurrants at the...
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Gooseberry crumble cake
Why choose between cake and crumble when you can have both?! The fruit in this gooseberry crumble cake really offsets the sweetness. We won’t judge if you serve it with custard. This recipe is adapted...
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Blackcurrant brownie cheesecake
Visitors to the farm shop will surely have been tempted by one of the locally-made small-batch chocolate brownies in stock in the summer. Essex Bakery make the best chocolate brownies we’ve ever...
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Strawberries and cream shortbread sandwiches
Beautifully buttery and crisp shortbread biscuits filled and sandwiched together with softly whipped cream and sliced strawberries. These shortbread sandwiches are a quintessential British summertime...
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What a season!
The fields are now closed for the year after a season quite unlike any since the family moved here 80 years ago. You’ve been brilliant at showing up, keeping to your bubbles, and picking those fields...
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Farm shop open all year
The fields are closed but the farm shop is open all year round, with a selection of staples: local potatoes, free range eggs, and freshly frozen fruit. The sweetcorn will be ready approximately...
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Local restaurant fruit recipes
We’ve partnered with some favourite local eateries to share their original recipes that make our summer fruit shine! These restaurants champion local, seasonal food on their menus – and had some...
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Strawberries and cream puff pastry tarts
These easy Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastry Tarts are a delicious summer dessert idea and take less than 30 minutes to prepare! Huge thanks to Jess at What Jessica Baked Next for sharing this...
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Summer fruit season 2022
The strawberries are in blossom and we expect the strawberries to be ready by early June. Strawberries and gooseberries will be ready in early June.Raspberries, red and blackcurrants, and dessert...
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Jubilee weekend on the farm
UPDATE: closed Sunday to give the fruit time to ripen up. We’re open as usual this jubilee weekend for you to enjoy some strawberry picking. Stock up on the freshest British berries for your party...
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Coffee, cakes and lollies
The Wandering Blossom is open again this season, serving proper coffee, seasonal bakes and homemade fresh fruit lollies, from a lovely converted horsebox based on the farm during the season. The cakes...
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