Category Archives: Food and drink

Managing existing resources for a greener future

Whilst the world scrambles to switch to electric vehicles to save our planet failing to consider the impact of mining for lithium and cobalt. Perhaps the bigger question should be how we plan to deliver this extra demand on our failing National Grid when demand outstrips our capacity to supply. Significantly new builds should haveContinueContinue reading “Managing existing resources for a greener future”

Cumberland Sausage Mix

10% rusk/breadcrumb by weight. Cumberland Sausage – mildly spiced with common herbs and spices, this traditional meaty British sausage has little filler, freezes well, and can be stuffed into sausage casings or formed into patties. Ingredients 5 lbs pork shoulder trimmed of skin but not fat coarsely ground4 cups fine dry breadcrumbs1 cup water2 1/2ContinueContinue reading “Cumberland Sausage Mix”

Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-Dried Tomatoes without the sun. With the tomato season nearly upon us, we wanted to share this way of extending your summer whilst intensifying the flavour. Simple 4 step recipe: Cut Tomatoes lengthways and place on parchment paper wet side up onto a baking traySprinkle with Sea Salt take care, not to overdo as tomatoesContinueContinue reading “Oven-Dried Tomatoes”

Calendula The Poor Man’s Saffron

Calendula – The Poor Man’s Saffron – Calendula Officinalis comes under the genus Calendula, belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is known commonly as pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold, garden marigold, English marigold, or Scottish marigold. Method Pick the flowers in their prime and leave to dry on newspaper, remove dried petals, can then beContinueContinue reading “Calendula The Poor Man’s Saffron”

Growing your way out of Covid-19

Whilst the UK is in lockdown amidst this our biggest battle outside of wartime, here too at Oaks Barn Farm we are self-isolating to prevent the further spread of this virus and reduce the impact on our struggling NHS. This need not be all bad news, it is spring and the perfect chance to getContinueContinue reading “Growing your way out of Covid-19”

Bringing home the bacon

Just salted down 4 kilo of bacon from our 2 pigs, filled a freezer with joints and traded up 40kilo of sausage ready for our farm stay guests. One week later and here is the result: So the taste test… Simply amazing.. For more information on our Farm Stay Options visit our website Oaksbarnfarm.co.uk

Oaks Barn Farm Pumpkin Soup

Winter Warmer Pumpkin Soup Ingredients * 2 tbsp olive oil * 2 onion finely chopped * 1kg pumpkin ), peeled, deseeded and chopped into chunks * 4 red chillies de seed and finely chop * 700ml vegetable stock or chicken stock * 1 pot of reduced fat creme fresh Method * Heat 2 tbsp oliveContinueContinue reading “Oaks Barn Farm Pumpkin Soup”

Yesterday I Killed Our Pig

The reality of being a farmer, bringing new life into the world, watching it stand for the first time, making sure it doesn’t get squashed, ensuring that it takes its first milk, watching as the energy from its new food source causes it to run taking off like a coiled spring, watching it grow, introducingContinueContinue reading “Yesterday I Killed Our Pig”