Chestnuts roasting on an open fire: a classic Christmas scene, thanks to Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song. But traditions evolve – and today we’re more likely to be digging in to a tin of Quality Street on the sofa, than toasting chestnuts around a log fire. That said; there are some festive food traditions that stand the test of time. Mince pies, mulled wine, turkey, ham, ‘pigs-in-blankets’, cranberry sauce, the cheese board, Christmas...
Old Fashioned Food & the Whiff of Nostalgia
Have you noticed how good, old-fashioned food is making a comeback? A ‘real food’ revolution began a few years back, when the recession refocussed families on cooking from scratch, rather than spending a fortune on expensive ready meals. Real food also gets the seal of approval from nutritionists who are rightly sceptical of low-fat, high sugar foods, and those with lots of ingredients most people would struggle to pronounce. As we...
Say hello to… Hebridean Liqueur Company
At New Street Butchers & Deli, the search for fantastic UK suppliers is an ongoing passion. We are delighted when we come across a company that’s as dedicated to high quality food and drink craftsmanship as we are. I want to introduce some of our suppliers to you though this blog, starting with Bill from Hebridean Liqueurs. Bill runs a small family business in Helensburgh in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland. He blends the highest...