Is anyone else desperate for an end to this wet and windy weather? I'm in need something uplifting and a citrus drink seems like just the thing. Blood oranges are in season until May, hunt around for them, they are packed full of vitamin C and folic acid, which will provide a needed boost, and... Continue Reading →
What horrible weather we’ve had this last week. First storm Ciara, and now Dennis. It’s still blowing a hooley outside as I write this. Luckily, it looks like the farm has survived the gale force winds without any major incidents. With atrocious conditions outside, it’s been a time for indoor activities, such as chitting seed... Continue Reading →
I used the recent dreich weather to come up with a proper planting calendar for the kitchen garden. No more stressing over ad-hoc, last minute planting in 2020! First up on my list of vegetables is garlic. February is the right time for spring planting garlic and shallots, though the RHS cautions this should only... Continue Reading →
We are excited to announce our new class schedule for Spring / Summer 2020. We have included new dates for our full day introduction to Sourdough, our sourdough evening classes and a new class; basic bread for parents and children. Please email hello@lochabefarm.com to enquire or book. Booking for these classes have already come in,... Continue Reading →
We’re busy in the kitchen garden! The spring planting season is approaching fast so we got our tools out and made the most of last week’s sunny days. With some expert advice from Dan, Rob braced the wind and chilly temperatures to set up the next batch of raised beds. One of the reasons why... Continue Reading →
When you’re caught up in everyday life, it’s sometimes easy to forget how much has been accomplished. Going through the photos of the kitchen garden recently, I was reminded of how much the site has changed over the past six months. Here are some pictures, illustrating our journey so far, from an open piece of... Continue Reading →
If you’ve been to the farm in the last couple of months, you will have noticed that the area next to the bread barn is changing. What used to be one acre of grazing land is slowly being transformed into a permaculture inspired kitchen- and forest garden. This exciting new project is the brainchild of... Continue Reading →
This dark, murky time of year, when the promise of Christmas has passed calls for something bright, and fresh that can be packed away to mature and be ready for eating with your meals in the weeks and months ahead. I have long been a fan of Ottolenghi’s recipe for preserved lemons. These little taste... Continue Reading →
Many thanks to the Courier for paying us a recent visit and taking part in a sourdough baking class. The article appeared in the 28th December issue of the courier. Also in this issue of the Courier, our monthly blog entry talked about preserved lemons. See the recipes section of the website for full entry.
We will be taking orders for stollen, cantuccini, granola bar, swedish gingersnap dough (ready to roll out and bake at home) until Saturday 14th December. We can also take orders for extra loaves of our sourdough bread (ideal frozen to keep you going over the Winter closure period). Last collection day We are holding a... Continue Reading →
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