Westfield Shopping Centre

In place of the defunct Vintage Festival, Little Jack Horner's will be selling sausage rolls outside West London's Westfield Shopping Centre next week, Thursday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Right by Shepherds Bush Tube Station. Pop by and say hello!

I will also have a stall at Parliament Hill Farmers market on the Saturday, and Parsons Green on the Sunday - check the LFM website for location details:

http://www.lfm.org.uk/markets-home/

Vintage Festival Cancelled!

It's true - it has. Quoting lack of sales as the main reason for its demise, yet also including 'weather' as another, which is baffling as it's two weeks away....

So if there is an event near you that needs a sausage rolls stall over the weekend of the 14th/15th July, please get in touch!

Here's the article that can explain more:

http://efestivals.com/news/12/120629g.shtml

Leaving the Farmers Markets for the summer

With all of this Music and Food Festival activity being booked up over the summer months, I thought I should let everyone know with some advance notice that Little Jack Horner's will not be frequenting any farmers markets for the last 3 weekends of July and the whole of August.

The markets are quiet over this time of year anyway, everyones on holiday or away for the weekend, the Olympics will turn London into a gridlocked lunatic asylum... so time to escape to the country!

At least, this is how I hope the weather will be.

So to be concrete about the dates: The last markets of the summer will be on the 7th/8th July, and we'll be returning on the 1st/2nd of September.

Pylewell Park Food and Drink Festival

More Summer action - this time at a Food and Drink Festival at Pylewell Park in Hampshire. Again situated at a beautiful old country house, this food festival attracted 11000 people last year and promises to be even more popular this year! It runs over the weekend of 21st/22nd July and Little Jack Horners will be there selling the sausage rolls...

http://www.newforestfoodfairs.co.uk/

Folk East Festival

Fancy a bit of World/Accoustic/Folk Music? Well if you are keen to get back to your roots in Suffolk over the August Bank Holiday, there's a festival called 'Folk East' happening in the grounds of a beautiful old pile called Somerleyton Hall. Little Jack Horner's will be there selling sausage rolls...

www.folkeast.co.uk

Vintage Festival and Wilderness Festival

Okay, it's official - Little Jack Horner's will be selling hot sausage rolls at the Wilderness Festival and also the Vintage Festival this year. Maybe it might be a clincher or... well... maybe not, but they both look like excellent festivals to me anyway, so have a look and consider coming along.


http://www.vintagefestival.co.uk

www.wildernessfestival.com

'Pasty Tax' petition!

Hello, I know it's a bit of a bore but can I ask you to sign a petition against the 20% VAT Tax on hot pastry goods that has been proposed by George Osbourne? It's a actually quite a serious matter when you take in how many people it'll effect (Conservatives - party of small business? hmm...). If you're unaware of the details here's a short news article by the BBC which concisely explains all the issues that i'd like to rant about:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17851992

and here's a link to the petition. Cheers.

https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/32044

New Sausage Roll Recipes!

Here are some sausage rolls! New recipes in fact, and they'll be available to try as of tomorrow at the Farmers Markets. On the left we have a Chicken and Mushroom, in the middle is an -ahem- gluten free Pork and Sage, and the normal Pork and Sage on the right.... More recipes to follow over the coming weeks, so pop on down and try one!

Gluten Free Pies and Sausage Rolls!

Hello all -

Gluten-free pies and Sausage Rolls are being trialled this weekend at the Farmers Markets - pop down and tell me what you think!

Little Jack Horner's Squirrel Pie hits Pakistan and China!

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C01%5C16%5Cstory_16-1-2012_pg9_2

http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/692754/Victorian-squirrel-pie-revive.aspx

Radio interview with United Christian Broadcasters!

I will be discussing squirrel pies on the UCB Digital Radio Station (United Christian Broadcasters!) News & Current Affairs Show with Paul Hammond at 9.25am on Wednesday 25h January. So keep an ear out!!!!

http://ucb.co.uk/

Squirrel pie features in the Daily Mail!

Newsflash!

Little Jack Horner's features in the Daily Mail! Once again, the squirrel pie takes centre stage...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2086571/Anyone-grey-squirrel-pie-Victorian-delicacy-enjoys-revival-bid-save-red-cousins-extinction.html?ito=feeds-

Squirrel pie hits Timeout London!

So Timeout magazine are now interested in squirrel pies!

http://now-here-this.timeout.com/2012/01/10/go-nuts-for-these-squirrel-pies/

Sausage Roll Photo's

So the Sausage Rolls are proving a big success amongst customers... being jumbo-sized and perfect for a mid-morning snack! As they have such a blossoming fanbase I thought it would only be proper to add a few photo's of their production....

Pre-baking:

...and ready for market! -

Many thanks to the people of Parsons Green!

Many thanks to the people of Parsons Green who voted for Little Jack Horner's at the London Farmer's Markets 'Favourite Stall' awards 2011, where we won! Pies are clearly kicking off down there!

2012 Market Dates!

Hello!

Hope all the Christmas mayhem is coming to a close for all of you, and you're beginning to settle into the familiar ritual of hazy overeating and cold winter walks. A note for your diaries - my market dates are going to be far simpler as of the New Year. With the emphasis on regularity and tin returns, I think it is important that I do less markets more regularly. So as of the beginning of January there will be a stall at the following markets:

Parliament Hill - Every Saturday
Pimlico - 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
Balham - 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month
Parsons Green - Every Sunday
Marylebone - Every Sunday

See you in the New Year!

James

Christmas Orders and Home Delivery

Hello,


Due to the way the weekends fall this December, my last week of pie production will be next week. As much as I love pie-making, a couple of welcome weeks off! So if anyone needs pies for the Christmas period, then please place an order before Thursday 15th December to ensure I can cater for what you need. I will be also carrying many frozen pies over the Christmas period for anyone confronting a 'pie crisis'. 


All sizes are available, Family pies feed 5/6, Doubles feed 2/3, Singles feed 1/2.


Home Delivery is available for the whole of the London area - minimum order £20.

The recipes are: 

Chicken, Bacon, Split Pea, Carrot and Leek 

Squirrel, Red Wine Pearl Barley and Prune
Pheasant, Butternut Squash, Sage and Walnut
Crown Prince Squash, Bookhams Cheese (like Parmesan), Nutmeg and Garlic - perfect for lone vegetarian guests...
Venison, Roasted Shallot, Mushroom and Juniper.

All contact details are on the website: www.ljhorners.com

Many Thanks

James

Christmas Eve Markets cancelled

Hello -

Due to unforeseen circumstances I will not be able to attend the Farmers Markets at Balham and Pimlico on December 24th - but Home Delivery will be available so please make the most of this service! All contact details are on the website - www.ljhorners.com

James

December Market Dates

Here are the market dates for December! 


Sat Dec 3rd: Balham and Parliament Hill
Sun Dec 4th: Parsons Green and Marylebone
Sat Dec 10th: Balham and Pimlico
Sun Dec 11th: Parsons Green and Queens Park
Sat Dec 17th: Balham and Parliament Hill
Sun Dec 18th: Parsons Green and Marylebone



For more location details visit the LFM website at: http://www.lfm.org.uk/

November Market Dates

Pie Season is truly here! Here are the market dates for November:

Sat Nov 5th: Balham and Parliament Hill
Sun Nov 6th: Parsons Green and Marylebone
Sat Nov 12th: Balham and Pimlico
Sun Nov 13th: Parsons Green and Queens Park
Sat Nov 19th: Balham and Parliament Hill
Sun Nov 20th: Parsons Green and Marylebone
Sat Nov 26th: Balham and Pimlico
Sun Nov 27th: Parsons Green and Queens Park

For more location details visit the LFM website at: http://www.lfm.org.uk/

James

Banging a drum for Squirrels and Hares

Hello all,

Really pleased to see that that the new markets have been so well frequented - many thanks to the people of Balham and Parsons Green for their support, and also for their appreciation of the pies and the jumbo sausage rolls!

I'm very into Game at the moment. I'm trying not to let it take over the selection of recipes I have available at the markets, but I'm finding it difficult. There's something about the direct relationship with a wild/semi-wild animal and your plate/pie-tin that really resonates with me, there's less interference and middlemen involved. I do think that these days as a society we're too dislocated from the natural world, and far too sniffy about trying new things. It'll be interesting to see the faces of some the regulars when I present them with a Squirrel pie. It'll only be on occasionally as there's only so many that you can catch in a week. I do hope people are open minded about trying it. Hare too. We'll see! There's also a lovely new vegetarian recipe which I strongly recommend, and a beautiful vension recipe. Hope you enjoy them.

Current Recipes:
Slow Cooked Hare with Carrots, Leeks, Celery, Juniper and Cloves
Venison, Roast Shallot and Mushroom
Squirrel, Beer, Prunes and Pearl Barley
Chicken, Bacon, Leek, Split Pea and Rosemary
Crown Prince Pumpkin, Spinach, Cream and Garlic

See you at market!

James

October Market Dates

Hello all!

It's been a lot of hard work and a lot of fun moving into the new kitchen unit and dealing with the logistics of four markets a weekend, but I can happily say it's all beginning to fall into place. Parsons Green and Balham have had large numbers of higly enthusiastic people visit since they've opened, so it's really pleasing to be involved in such positive beginnings... long may it continue.


Sat Oct 1st: Balham and Parliament Hill
Sun Oct 2nd: Parsons Green and Marylebone
Sat Oct 8th: Balham and Pimlico
Sun Oct 9th: Parsons Green and Queens Park
Sat Oct 15th: Balham and Parliament Hill
Sun Oct 16th: Parsons Green and Marylebone
Sat Oct 22nd: Balham and Pimlico
Sun Oct 23rd: Parsons Green and Queens Park
Sat Oct 29th: Balham and Parliament Hill
Sun Oct 30th: Parsons Green and Marylebone

Location information is available at the London Farmers Markets website:

http://www.lfm.org.uk/markets-home/

See you at market!

James

New Recipe! Rabbit, Bacon, Pea and Mint

That's right!

..and it's very tasty too. Everyone should eat more rabbit - wild rabbit that is, as opposed to the blander farmed animals. Why farm animals that are so abundant? Apparently rabbits eat more grass in the UK than sheep do. Time to alter that statistic.

So the current recipes you can purchase at the market are:

Rabbit, Bacon, Pea and Mint
Chuck Steak and Ale, Mushroom and Carrot
Smoked Gammon, Honey Roast Parsnip and Parsley
Oxford Blue, Broccoli and Caramelised Onion

Hope you like it...

James

Little Jack Horner's returns, new markets added!

Hello again! So Little Jack Horner's is back and up and running.

The new kitchen unit is almost complete now, a few more additions and it'll be ready to churn out lots of lovely pies...

I've been meeting a few interesting suppliers through August, so expect some alluring new game-related recipes to appear over the next few weeks. I'll be reintroducing a few old classics for this weekend, before then gradually phasing these new recipes in next week and beyond.

The prices of the pies have changed. The price of the tins has increased, so when you return the tins, you will receive more money than when you returned them before August. Now the 'single tins' will be worth £1.50, 'double tins' will be worth £2. and 'family tins' will be worth £3. This is because people like the tins so much they tend to keep hold of them, so this is to add extra incentive to recycle! This also means therefore, that the price of the pies when you buy them has increased to £6.50, £9.95 ad £20.95 respectively. This is simply factoring in the extra cost of the tins - so if you return them, the pies work out at the same price as before.

There are two brand new markets we'll be attending!

From the 17th Sept I'll be selling at Balham Farmers Market on a WEEKLY basis, 9am-2pm, every Saturday. See the website for more details: http://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/balham/

From the 25th August I'll be selling at Parsons Green Farmers Market on a WEEKLY basis, 10am-2pm, every Sunday. See the website for more details:  http://www.lfm.org.uk/markets/parsons-green/

So September's Markets read as follows:

Saturday 10th: Pimlico
Sunday 11th:   Queens Park
Saturday 17th: Parliament Hill and Balham
Sunday 18th:   Marylebone
Saturday 24th: Pimlico and Balham
Sunday 25th:   Queens Park and Parsons Green

For more market location information visit the LFM website at: http://www.lfm.org.uk/markets-home/

Keep an eye out for new recipes - they'll be appearing here very shortly!

James

Little Jack Horner's expansion plans...

Hello all,

It's been great fun, hard work and a learning experience getting Little Jack Horner's off the ground over the past 18 months - it's fantastic to see the interest these pies have generated. So thanks to all of you who have been down to visit and bought them. It's about the right time to move the business on a little now, so in early August I'll be leaving my current premises and moving into a larger industrial catering unit. This means more pies can be produced and more markets can be attended, as well as a few new faces appearing at Little Jack Horner's!

What this means as far as you're concerned is that firstly, we'll be closed over August. As much as I love pies, even the greediest enthusiast needs a break - so I'll be off for the first couple of weeks. After that it means kitting out a kitchen, and dealing with a lot of red tape and bureaucracy and all the other stuff I didn't anticipate happening. So in light of all of this, we should be open in the second week of September. Watch this space for further updates, and don't forget to pop down to the market to stock up over these last weeks in July!

James

Summer Puddings

Hello all,

Summer Puddings are back at the markets as of this weekend!

See you soon

James

July Market Dates

Hello All,

Here are July's market dates, Hope to see you there!

Sat 2nd July: PARLIAMENT HILL
http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun 3rd July: MARYLEBONE
http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat 9th July: PIMLICO
http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun 10th July: QUEENS PARK
http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat 16th July: PARLIAMENT HILL
http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun 17th July: MARYLEBONE
http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat 23rd July: PIMLICO
http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun 24th July: QUEENS PARK
http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat 30th July: PARLIAMENT HILL
http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun 31st July: MARYLEBONE
http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp





























:

Marylebone Fayre

Hello all,

It's the Marylebone Fayre this Sunday, a fantastic community street event that lasts all day - well worth checking out. There's live music, fairground rides, drinking, eating etc... The Farmers Market will be there of course and with extended hours - from 10am-5pm.

To cater for this event, Little Jack Horners will be selling cooked, ready to eat pies for the first time, so it will be interesting to hear your feedback!

Hopefully see you there,

James

Summer Recipes are back!

Hello,

So with the Summer months approaching, you'd think it'd be a tough time for selling pies... But you'd be mistaken! For our range of summer pies will be out in force as of this weekend, adapted perfectly for hot weather.. well, except for the Steak and Ale pie. That's simply needed for 12 months of the year.

Summer Pie Recipes:

1.Chicken, Lemon, Oragano, Red Onion and New Potato
2. Steak and Ale, Seared Mushroom and Carrot
3. Braised Lamb Shank with Ginger, Haricot Bean and Orange
4. Griddled Aubergine and Courgette with Toasted Pine Nuts, Roasted Garlic and Goats Cheese

See you there!

James

June Market Dates

Hello Everyone,

So here are the market dates for June. The days are back to normal from last week, so you'll find me at the usual markets on the usual dates...


Sat. June 4th: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp



Sun, June 5th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp



Sat, June 11th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp



Sun, June 12th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp



Sat. June 18th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, June 19th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, June 25th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, June 26th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


See you there -

James

Pies for Pubs!

Hello all,


Come September, Little Jack Horner's will be progressing into selling pies wholesale to pubs. This could be to pubs already selling food, but in particular to pubs that do not have an established kitchen, but would like to provide simple hot food for the lunchtime and evening market. If you know of a pub company/landlord/manager who might be interested in such developments, please ask them to get in touch!

Thanks!

James

May Market Dates

Hello all,

Here are the market dates for May - please note that the 1st Sunday of the month does not correspond with the first Saturday of the month. This means that the usual Saturday and Sunday markets do not fall on the same weekends as per normal!





Sat. May 7th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, May 8th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat, May 14th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun. May 15th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat. May 21st: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, May 22nd: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat, May 28th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp



Sun, May 29th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

April Market Dates

Hello,

So here are the Market Dates for April, a lovely month to visit at market. The air is still fresh while the sun is warm, a perfect way to spend a weekend morning!

Sat. April 2nd: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, April 3rd: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, April 9th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, April 10th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat. April 16th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, April 17th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, April 23rd: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun,April 24th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp 

 

See you there!

James

New Swede, Apple, Greens Cheddar and Mustard Pie!

Hello!

There is a new pie to be found at the markets as of this weekend - a vegetarian pie that I'm convinced you'll love, vegetarian or not!

It composes of thinly sliced Swede and Gala Apple with a delicious Green's Cheddar, Apple Cider Vinegar and Wholegrain Mustard sauce with loads of fresh herbs. I'll have it as a taster in the stall so please come and try it. It will be taking the place of the other vegetarian pie, Oxford Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Broccoli pie, which although is popular, is sort of out of season for the spring I think, although I will have one or two of them at the stalls if you're keen to snap one up before they go....

So the current crop of recipes are as follows:


1. Chuck Steak, Light Ale, Carrot and Mushroom
2. Smoked Gammon, Spiced Apple and Honey Roast Parsnip
3. Chicken, Bacon, Split Pea and Rosemary
4. Swede, Apple, Green's Cheddar and Mustard (v)


See you soon.

James

March Market Dates

Hello,

Here are the market dates for March - a big thanks to all the familiar and unfamiliar faces who've been coming down over the past month, be it drizzly or gale force winds! Fingers crossed there'll be some fresh sunny early spring weather around the corner...

James

Sat. March 5th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, March 6th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, March 12nd: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, March 13rd: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat. March 19th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, March 20th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, March 26th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, March 27th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp 

New Chicken, Bacon, Split Pea and Rosemary Pie

Hello everyone -

The pheasant season is over which means the end of pheasant pies at market, it's a little sad considering they were such a tremendous success over the winter period. Never mind, they'll return later on in the year...

In the meantime, a new Chicken, Bacon, Split Pea and Rosemary Pie is to make its appearance on Saturday, which I hope will be well received! It's a lovely recipe.

See you soon

James

February Market Dates

Hello -

Hope everyone's had a good January! Great to see so many people at the markets...

Here are the February Market Dates:


Sat. Feb 5th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Feb 6th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, Feb 12nd: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, Feb 13rd: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat. Feb 19th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Feb 20th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, Feb 26th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, Feb 27th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp 

January Market Dates

Happy New Year!

I hope you've had a really relaxing and enjoyable time. I just want to say a particularly big thanks to those of you who came to market over the arctic conditions in December - especially the snow blizzard at Parliament Hill on the 18th! It really meant a lot to all of the stall-holders to see such a good turn-out during such miserable weather. though we counted ourselves lucky compared to those in other frozen parts of the country! So the markets start again this coming weekend - hope to see you there. There'll be new recipes towards the end of the month, so keep a lookout! Here are the dates:

Sat. Jan 15th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Jan 16th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, Jan 22nd: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, Jan 23rd: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat. Jan 29th: PARLIAMENT HILL
http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Jan 30th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

New Pheasant Recipe

Hello -


So there's a new festive recipe that'll be available as of this Saturday which I hope you'll enjoy -


Pheasant, Butternut Squash, Sage and Walnut.


This will be taking the place of the Chicken, Lemon, Red Onion and New Potato recipe - time for a change I think!


Naturally it'll be available in single, double and family size tins - bear this in mind when placing orders for Christmas!


This means that the current pie recipe selection is as follows:


1. Chuck Steak, Light Ale, Carrot and Mushroom
2. Smoked Gammon, Spiced Apple and Honey Roast Parsnip
3. Pheasant, Butternut Squash, Sage and Walnut
4. Oxford Blue, Caramelised Onion and Broccoli (v)

December Market Dates

Hello,

Time seems to be passing very quickly at the moment - it's hard to believe that December is almost upon us! The markets are particularly nice at this time of year as people gradually build up towards Christmas, so if you haven't visited the markets recently then I'd recommend you pop down around now - you'll also get much better quality, locally produced and cheaper meat and veg than at any supermarket! You'd be surprised at how many potential Chistmas gifts are available also...

Pies are clearly popular now too, so please get in touch over the Christmas period so I can reserve/home deliver what you need in order to avoid disappointment - just an email or phone call will do. I'll be delivering right up until Christmas Eve. Please take note of the special midweek Christmas markets below, on the 22nd and 23rd Dec. There are no markets running between Christmas and New Year, so  post-Christmas I wont be at market until January 8th, although  WILL be available for frozen pie delivery - dependant on stock, just give me a call.

Finally, there'll be a special new Christmas recipe introduced over the next week or two - but more on that later!

James


DECEMBER MARKET DATES:


Sat. DEC 4th: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, DEC 5th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, DEC 11th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, DEC 12th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat. DEC 18th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, DEC 19th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Weds, DEC 22nd: PIMLICO (Special Christmas Market 9am-12pm)

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Thurs, DEC 23rd: QUEENS PARK (Special Christmas Market 10am-1pm)

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

November's Farmers Markets

Hello,

Winter's almost upon us - the leaves are turning, cold sunny days and crisp, sharp winds. What better time to have a pie! Clearly others feel the same way, it's great to see so many people at the stall. Bear us in mind when organising your family Christmas - Family pies are perfectly effortless for Christmas Eve and Boxing Day!

See you at market...

James

Here are our November market dates:


Sat. Nov 6th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Nov 7th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, Nov 13th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, Nov 14th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat. Nov 20th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Nov 21st: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, Nov 27th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, Nov 28th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

October's Farmers Market Dates

Hello,


Here are the dates for the October Farmers Markets. Don't forget that you can get in touch if you want pies reserved or delivered to your home - always a good solution to avoid disappointment!


See you soon


James


Sat. Oct 2nd: PARLIAMENT HILL 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Oct 3rd: MARYLEBONE 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sun, Oct 9th: QUEENS PARK


http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat, Oct 10th: PIMLICO 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sat. Oct 16th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Oct 17th: MARYLEBONE


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sun, Oct 23rd: QUEENS PARK 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat, Oct 24th: PIMLICO 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sat. Oct 30th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Oct 31st: MARYLEBONE 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

New recipes and old favourites for autumn....

Hello,

I hope everybody had a wonderful summer! September sees the return of 'Pie Season' to the calender, so for me at least, this is where the fun really starts....

We have a new Steak, Light Ale and Mushroom Pie on the menu as of tomorrow, so bear this in mind when coming to market over the next few weeks!

A few requested favourites are making a return for now too - so hope you enjoy them.

The current autumnal recipes are as follows:

1. Steak, Light Ale and Mushroom
2. Smoked Gammon, Spiced Apple and Honey Roast Parsnip
3. Roast Chicken with Lemon, Mustard, Red Onion and Maris Peer
4 Oxford Blue, Caramelised Onion and Broccoli (v)

Best Wishes

James

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Summer Pudding

Hello!

For the final three weekends I'm trading this summer before I go on my break, I thought it would be nice to make a much-loved family favourite pudding to sell alongside the pies. So Summer Pudding will be making a fleeting and welcome appearance at the markets as of Saturday.  They will be sold in the individual 'single' size pie tins, so should be considered to be either a large single portion or two small portions. 

The Summer Puddings will be taking the place of the Minced Beef and Onion pies, which although have been thoroughly well received over the past 5 months, are due a rest. I'm sure that the recipe will make an appearance in the future at some stage....

So the recipes for the final 3 weeks are as follows:

1. Braised Lamb Shanks with Orange,  Ginger, Haricot Beans and Parsley

2. Griddled Aubergine and Courgette with Toasted Pinenuts, Fresh Goats Cheese and Roast Cherry Tomato

3. Roast Chicken with Wholegrain Mustard, Garlic, Lemon, Red Onion and Maris Peers

4. Summer Pudding

Hope to see you at market!

James

August/September Market Dates

Hello -

So the summer is fully upon us. The kids have broken up from school and people are leaving London for their holidays - the markets are definitely quieter... so particular thanks to those people who come to the markets over July and August  - it's a rich bonanza of pickings for those that do! The summer berries are being snapped up as well as the best cherries you're ever likely to try.

I'll be spending some time away from the markets over the end of August and the beginning of September - I'm off on my own annual break, reconnecting with neglected family and friends whilst also looking into progressing the business further next year. I'll be freezing a load of family size pies over that period so if anyone has any emergencies I will be able to deliver whilst stocks last. My recommendation is to buy extra when at market!

The recipes will have changed to the suit the autumn months by the time I return to market, so keep an eye out! Regulars will be happy to hear that the Spiced Gammon with Apple Juice and Honey Roast Parsnip recipe will be back...


Sat. July 31st: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Aug 1st: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, Aug 7th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Aug 8th: QUEENS PARK


http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat, Aug 14th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, Aug 15th: MARYLEBONE


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat. Aug 21st: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Aug 22nd: QUEENS PARK
http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat, August 28th: N/A

Sun, August 29th: N/A

Sat, Sept 4th: N/A

Sun, Sept 5th: N/A

Sat, Sept 11th: N/A

Sun, Sept 12th: N/A


Sat, Sept 18th: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Sept 19th: MARYLEBONE


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, Sept 25th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

 
Sun, Sept 26thth: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


See you at market!

James

July Market Dates

Hello -


It's great to see people are still very much into potted pies even though it is now very much summer! The new recipes seem to be being very well received, all the feedback is very welcome. I can reassure those that are disgruntled as to the whereabouts of the Gammon, Apple and Parsnip recipe - it will be back on in the autumn!


I'm sorry to say the second week of July I will not be at market. I have some very important engagements to attend to which require the use of the van. I am able to provide home deliveries to people living in Pimlico/Queens Park on the first weekend of July (3rd and 4th) and the third weekend (17th and 18th) if necessary, so please get in touch if so. Apologies! 


Here are the Market Dates

Sat. July 3rd: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, July 4th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, June 12th: N/A


Sun, June 13th: N/A


Sat. July 17th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, July 18th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, July 24th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, July 25th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp




See you at market!


James