I've been stressing for a week or so, watching the poor plants recover from their cramped conditions (cruelty to a salad leaf, I know) Despite my gung ho approach, it's all doing alright. How on earth, I don't know. With a little assistance from some Looped Skewers, everything is headed in an upwardly fashion. The stuff on the right will need moving, but rather than introduce more shock to … [Read more...]
You can’t beat a classic
Some things in life will always be cool - Walkmans, Hi-tops, cars you wanted when you were 12, and when it comes to food - a well constructed Prawn Cocktail. It's a simple starter that can be made ahead of time, and as long as you get the pink sauce right, it tastes great. This dish dates back to the 1960's when Fanny Cradock first made it on the telly, simultaneously belittling her husband (look … [Read more...]
Do you sell biodegradable glasses…?
Technically... yes. But you might want to think before going for glasses that on the outside look like the most Eco-friendly option for your needs. I read a report recently on the number of local councils that simply don't have the specialist recycling / industrial composters required to correctly dispose of this new range of food packaging and glassware, and it doesn't make pretty reading. Back … [Read more...]
They live, and I learned…
A month into my "seeds in our biodegradable packaging" experiment, I am delighted to say that I've created edible life. It actually works! 3 weeks in, and here is the evidence. I'm mildly shocked that anything has grown at all and also surprised at just how well our Biodegradable Coffee Cups and Gourmet Food Trays have done. Neither show any signs of breaking down too much (yet) although I've only … [Read more...]
Boxing Clever
As the saying goes... "never judge a book by its cover" and it can be true of our packaging too. With recycling being THE buzz word of the year, we're proud to say that we have re-used supplier boxes for as long as I can remember. This box contains a customers order containing plastic glasses, napkins and plates; we cut the box down to keep the contents snug (but not squashed) and this is a skill … [Read more...]
Easter Opening Hours
This time next week, many of us will be counting down the hours before we can kick back and enjoy a 4 day weekend. Don't shout that too loudly to folk working in the hospitality industry - it's likely to be 4 days of busy busy busy! As much as we'd love to be working, our deliveries and opening hours are determined by the couriers and their operating times. With this in mind, please find our … [Read more...]
Home grown is best!
March is not typical salad growing season in the Uk. Over the past year or so, there has been a tangible shift towards taking care of the planet we all call home, whether it concerns single use plastics, disposable coffee cups or food miles. I want to do my little bit too. As a self confessed foodie with a small sunny outside space, I really fancy growing my own produce this year. It was finally … [Read more...]
Hot fill test – 250cc container
Did you know, our website is jam packed with product information? Nestled under the product picture, you can find out the tech specs, materials, case sizes and pricing options. I was asked if our Clear Round Deli Pot would take a hot fill. The short answer is yes, they do! If you've ever splashed hot fat on your skin, you know that stuff is actually hotter than lava. So I did what I love … [Read more...]
Size Matters. (Really, it does)
If I could pass on one single nugget of advice to a new start up, it would be this. More often than not, it's miles easier to adapt the size of the product than the packaging you're putting it in. We receive calls every day enquiring about packaging that's ever so slightly different to something we already stock. Let me save you some time and endless searches on the internet - you probably won't … [Read more...]
Tala Oven Roaster
I don't need to be asked twice to roast a chicken, so when I saw this new Oven Roaster, it had to be done. This massive roaster comes with a rack, and at 38 x 32cm x 7.5cm it should take care of the biggest joints. My medium chicken looked rather lost in it, so I threw 6 Pork sausages in there too. The plan is for them to cook in the chicken stock. I don't normally use a rack when roasting, so I … [Read more...]
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