Today (‘and every day’ – Rick has just reminded me) we pay homage to our British farms and the farmers who work tirelessly to tend them. They are custodians of our beautiful countryside, leaders in animal welfare and champions of renewable energy. Enjoy this.
British farmers are vital to our everyday lives.
As well as growing and producing high quality, healthy food that we all eat and enjoy, British farmers are custodians of our beautiful countryside, leaders in animal welfare and champions of renewable energy.
British Farmers lead the world in animal welfare standards. We regularly doff our caps to Jilly Greed and her companions in ‘Ladies in Beef’.
“I’m proud the cows we’ve bred are an integral part of the landscape,” said Jilly, in an interview with Countryside. “Watching them is relaxing – in a field with them, I’m filled with contentment.”
Arable farming has and is changing. Where once, hedges were ripped out to maximise production, now they’re being planted. Woodland is being extended and ponds dug and planted appropriately.
Alongside the planted crops, great swathes of land are dedicated to wildlife habitats, including grassland, flower margins and woodland.
This work has been tailored to create habitats for farmland birdlife and insects.
We have grown to respect the land. It is for sharing.
We are great friends with Suffolk neighbours, Clarence Court, famous for their free range birds live a wonderful life and share in their own way by laying wonderful eggs.
DID YOU KNOW:
In Britain we have more than 1,500 species of pollinating insects, including bees, wasps, flies, beetles, butterflies and moths.
They’re so important to food production and our ecosystem that the UK. Only by rewilding and planting wildflowers etc., can British farmers help make sure these insects survive and thrive.
How can WE help?
Check the labels. Is it in season? Is it British? Is it local? Does it have the Red Tractor sign?
Buy British – or it might be bye bye to our beautiful countryside.
Thank you so much to Countryside for the quality of your reporting, and contribution to our greater understanding of British Farming.
Free Range – the price of quality. Worth it?
Well, we think so. Which is why we only use whole eggs from British free range hens in our Mayonnaise products.
Is it worth it? Well, again, we think so otherwise we wouldn’t make it. If you haven’t yet, please try it … REAL Mayonnaise.
Get the recipe for these home made crispy chicken burgers, with our Chef’s own Red Slaw – HERE.
Other ‘fowl’ recipes we know you’ll enjoy:
Roast Chicken w. French-style Peas.
It’s the peas that really turn this tasty chuck into a suppertime feast. Chuck, sorry – check it out: HERE.
Confit Duck Cassoulet.
With an Autumn chill certainly in the air, this is a crowd-pleasing winter warmer using duck from our friends at Gressingham – enjoy: HERE.
Making your own mustard is easier than you might think – it’s as simple as crushing the seeds with a liquid and adding a preserving agent such as vinegar, sugar or salt. But, of course, using one of Stokes Masterful Mustards is easier still.
Enjoy our mustard musings.
We’ve all read articles telling us about the health benefits of eating mustard, but for those of you with ‘cholesterol’ on your health radar … check this out.
Yellow mustard is rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help balance cholesterol. It reduces LDL (bad cholesterol) and increases HDL (good cholesterol) all helping the battle against cholesterol related cardiovascular diseases.
Dutch Mustard Soup.
Originating in Groningen, Mosterdsoep or Dutch Mustard Soup is both simple and tasty (and good for you).
You need:
Here’s how:
Mustard Inspiration:
Cider & Horseradish Mustard – Made with cider vinegar, British dry cider, horseradish and a blend of yellow and black mustard seeds, this mustard has everything! Sophisticated and deliciously layered in flavour.
Dijon Mustard – A pungent and medium hot mustard made from finely ground mustard seeds. Great with cold meats or the perfect addition to a mature cheddar Croque Monsieur.
And finally, our great Classic English Mustard – A smooth and strong mustard but without the ‘burn’.
If you like mustard we think you’ll love this!
No Choking. We’re Only Joking.
Q: What do dairy farmers talk about after a drop of cider? A: Udder nonsense.
We hear a lot of jokes about our beautiful sheep. We’d tell them to the dog, but he’s herd them all before!
Did you hear about the magic tractor? It turned into a field!
Q: Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? A: Because they lacktose.
Well, that’s all the moos from Redlesham Hall this week. I’ll be off.
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