Low Sizergh Farm, South Cumbria – a 2021 BOOM Awards Finalist
A South Cumbrian family dairy farm is a finalist in the Soil Association’s 2021 Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards. Low Sizergh Farm near Kendal is one of three finalists in a new category, best of organic farms over 10 hectares. The two other farms are in Oxfordshire and Somerset. The Park family has farmed…
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Asparagus, saffron & walnut risotto
New-season English asparagus is in stock! We’re celebrating with a recipe that places it front and centre; this is a colourful risotto with great texture and flavour. It’s a creamy and delicious dish that is appreciated by all ages. Ingredients – serves 5 300g Asparagus 1 Onion (finely chopped) 4 tbsp Olive Oil 500g Arborio Risotto Rice 1 Bay Leaf 1…
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Nature spotting on the farm trail in March
Brian Fereday’s Nature notes were written on his monthly walks around our farm trail, which is a popular family walk near Kendal. As we are now into Spring and brighter days are on the horizon, this month’s entry seems all the more magical. Brian lived and worked in this landscape and knew it intimately. We…
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What should Kendal do about climate change?
Alison Park of Low Sizergh Barn reflects on the issues and recommendations from Kendal’s Climate Change Citizens Jury. Commissioned by Kendal Town Council, 20 people set out last year to answer the question, what should Kendal do about climate change? After weeks of listening to experts and debating information on energy, transport, food and political…
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Farm Trail February
Brian Fereday’s Nature notes were written on his monthly walks around our farm trail, which is a popular family walk near Kendal. Brian lived and worked in this landscape and knew it intimately. We are lucky to have his records of the changing seasons and the comings and goings of the flora and fauna throughout…
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Farm trail in January
Brian Fereday’s Nature notes were written on his monthly walks around our farm trail. Brian lived and worked in this landscape and knew it intimately. We are lucky to have his records of the changing seasons and the comings and goings of the flora and fauna throughout the years. Here we revisit his January walk.…
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Farm Trail in December
Brian Fereday’s Nature notes were written on his monthly walks around our farm trail. Brian lived and worked in this landscape and knew it intimately. We are lucky to have his records of the changing seasons and the comings and goings of the flora and fauna throughout the years. Here we revisit his December walk.…
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Grilled mackerel fillets Bois Boudran
This is one of the Rouxs’ all-time favourite sauces – and surely one of the few French recipes that call for tomato ketchup! Ingredients – serves 4 4 prepared mackerel fillets Sunflower oil \cracked black pepper For the Bois Boudran sauce 1 tsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp tarragon, chopped 1 tsp chervil, chopped 1 tsp…
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Farm Trail in November
Brian Fereday’s Nature notes were written on his monthly walks around our farm trail. Brian lived and worked in this landscape and knew it intimately. We are lucky to have his records of the changing seasons and the comings and goings of the flora and fauna throughout the years. Here we revisit his November walk.…
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What is ‘good food’, and how do we navigate it?
Following a series of high-profile news stories about food standards and farming recently, Alison has been considering how best to help consumers navigate the confusing idea of ‘good food’. We have the cheapest food in Europe but the biggest gap in wealth inequality. Much of that cheap food is ultra-processed; so poor in terms of…
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