OPEN SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS • RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON • PLAZA PARADE, ROMSEY • THE PRECINCT, CHANDLERS FORD ALL DAY COD & CHIPS £1 OFF On presentation of this advertisement MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY Not valid with any other offer. Valid until 23rd October 2024 Page 52 • The HERALD • 3rd October 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v FOOD FOR THOUGHT Open Daily from 10am Longdown Farm Shop, Deerleap Lane, Ashurst T: 023 8029 2837 ext 5 E: enquiries@longdownfarm.co.uk www.longdownfarmshop.co.uk A Taste of Hampshire & the Isle of Wight Visit Longdown Farm Shop for a mouth-watering range of locally sourced produce. Local meat, game, sausages, honey and jam, chutneys and sauces, award-winning cheeses, seasonal fruit and vegetables, delicious cakes, dairy, our own free-range eggs, and so much more. The Chicken Shack next door stocks a specialist range of poultry feed, equipment and bedding, as well as small animal feed, hay and straw. Thai Bluebird Street Food and English Cuisine Telephone: 07598 442718 www.thaibluebirdstreetfood.com ALL MAJOR CARDS ACCEPTED Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 1pm - 9.30pm Monday/Sunday - Closed New Road, Blackfield, Southampton SO45 1WA Serving the True Taste of Thailand We also cater for Special Events HARVESTING THE FLAVOURS OF AUTUMN from Longdown Farm Shop Autumn has arrived, bringing with it cooler evenings and a crispness in the air, and as the farm quietens down a er a busy summer, the New Forest has never looked more beautiful. e Farm Shop is now lling up with the autumnal treats on o er during this delightful season. October is all about pumpkins, and with Halloween just around the corner, we’ll have plenty of locally grown ones for you to choose from in all shapes and sizes and competitively priced. Perfect for carving your spooky creations, but also ideal for making a deliciously warming soup to enjoy with some crusty bread – just what you need to keep the chill of those cooler evenings at bay. As the temperatures drop, the demand for venison rises, and we’ve got plenty to o er. From succulent cooking apples – ideal for pies, crumbles, or stewing – served with cream, ice cream, or custard for a truly comforting autumn treat. is year’s pear harvest has been excellent too, with Conference and Comice pears leading the way. We source all our apples and pears from independent growers in Devon, so when you buy from us, you’re supporting UK farmers too. e main potato crop is in, so stock up! Kept in cool, dry, and dark conditions, they’ll last for a couple of months. Available in various weights, our potatoes are competitively priced and of the highest quality, with several popular varieties to choose from. As always, e Garlic Farm’s products are in demand, and this year, our oak-smoked garlic bulbs have been ying o the shelves. Smoked over oak for a richer, fuller avour, they’re a fantastic addition to a wide variety of dishes. And if you’re feeling brave, try the ever-popular Vampire Slayer – a seriously ery chilli and garlic sauce that’s sure to heat up any Halloween feast! If you’re a fan of pickles, now is the time to get going! We’ve got plenty of pickling onions and pickling vinegar in stock. Just remember, a er preparing them, they’ll need a couple of months to reach their crunch-tastic best, so don’t delay – start pickling today! As we move further into October, please note that our winter opening hours will come into e ect, with the Farm Shop closing slightly earlier at 4.30pm. Longdown Farm Shop supports local growers, producers, and suppliers. You can help to do the same by shopping locally. FOR WINE LOVERS steaks to diced or minced venison, it’s all proving very popular. e game season is also in full swing, with pheasant, partridge, and wild game mix available, making for hearty, wholesome meals. To avoid missing out, we recommend pre-ordering. And don’t forget, our farm-fresh vegetables are the perfect accompaniment to your game dishes. is is the best time of year for root vegetables, with leeks, parsnips, swedes, carrots, and celeriac – an increasingly popular and versatile option – all in their prime. ey are perfect for comforting stews and casseroles. Keep an eye out for broccoli, cabbage, cauli ower, and, of course, Brussels sprouts, as they make their seasonal debut too. English apples are now at their very best, with varieties like Cox’s, Royal Gala, and the delightful Russet in stock. Not to forget the trusty Bramley e Brockenhurst Wine Club (BWC) meets monthly in Brockenhurst Village Hall, usually on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. Open to all, members explore a wide range of wines that people may not have come across, in a range of budgets and to learn something about how and where they are made, as well as getting to know other like-minded people. On Wednesday 23rd October for ‘A Seriously Fine Wine Experience’ presenter to be assigned, (NB: £40 per person). Followed on Wednesday 27th November for ‘Food and Wines of Contemporary Bordeaux’ presented by Nina Cerullo and Maggie Harold (a food and wine tasting). Visit: www.brockenhurstwineclub.co.uk or to attend a session telephone John Harris on 07714 261251 or email: jharris.lydith@btinternet.com New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats Go along to Brockenhurst College on Sunday 17th November, 11am–4pm, for their Eats ‘n’ Treats event, held in association with Go New Forest and New Forest Marque. is event is your chance to sample some of the nest locally produced food and drink while gaining a head start on your Christmas shopping. ere will also be a pop-up bar and food court, as well as live music performances, how-to demonstrations, and plenty of activities to occupy children. Entry costs £2 for adults, Brockenhurst College students and children under 16 can enter FREE. Please note that Brockenhurst College is a smoke-free, vape-free, dog-free campus.
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