Alder Tree

Cool off in the summer sun

Alder Tree Ltd

Alder Carr Farm, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8LX

Tel: 01449 721 220

Web: www.alder-tree.co.uk/index.html

On a recent visit to Ipswich in Suffolk a friend recommended that I visit Alder Carr Farm to try their ice cream produce.  I'm pleased I made the trip!  Their selection of ice cream is hand made from fruits grown on the farm and local in Suffolk.  

With the summer coming, I recommend trying their award winning ice cream.  If you don't live locally you can simply email to request the location of your nearest supplier.  Alternatively, if you're ever in town, don't forget to pay them a visit.   

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Wild Meat Company

I'm Game

The Wild Meat Company Ltd

Lime Tree Farm, Blaxhall, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2DY

Tel: 01728 663 294

Web: www.wildmeat.co.uk 

Growing up as a child, I always remember Dad returning home clutching a pheasant or two in one hand ready for preparing for dinner that evening.  The Wild Meat Company, located near the coast in Suffolk harvest all of their game produce from their own local farm or neighbouring farms in East Anglia.  All preparation is done on their premises, so all you need to do is place your order.

With wild game meat ranging from wild duck, pheasant, partridge, wild rabbit to venison, there's loads to get your taste buds going.  The Wild Meat Company also offer a selection of recipes to give you lots of ideas for serving the perfect meal for any occasion.  Recipes can be found here.  Simply visit their site and place your order online or by telephone.

Aldeburgh Fresh Fish

You can't say fresher than that

Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company

Hut 1, Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BP

Tel: 01728 454 570

Web: www.aldeburghfreshfish.com

Located on the coast of Suffolk, the Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company catch their fish produce in local seas on a daily basis for delivery.  Fish lovers in the local area in Suffolk are advised to take advantage of this great supplier and try out their vast range of oak smoked fish.  Their oak smoked selection of fish are: salmon, Haddock, Cod, Kippers and Kipper fillets, Red Herring, Sprats and Mackerel fillets.

 

Season permitting, Aldeburgh also offer wet fish, shellfish and much more:

Wet fish: Those listed in oak smoked above, plus Skate, Sea Bass, Dover Sole, Plaice, Brill, Dab, Flounder, Turbot, Dogfish, Whiting and Herring.

Shellfish: Fresh boiled Crab, fresh dressed Crab, fresh boiled Lobster, fresh dressed Lobster.

Also on offer: Shell-on Prawns, peeled Prawns, Cockles, Whelks, Mussels, Crayfish tails, Rollmops, Seafood salad, Anchovies in olive oil, homemade oak smoked fish pates and potted Shrimps.

Whether you love all fish or if you're a cod a chips fan, there's something for you. 

The Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company are happy to prepare your fish for you prior to delivery.  Alternatively, you can watch their informative video on preparing it yourself here. 

Carpenters Farm

 The best pick of the bunch for all seasons

Carpenters Farm Shop

St. Mary's Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8NJ

Tel: 01206 250 221

Web: www.carpentersfarmshop.co.uk

Essex is a great county with a vast amount of local produce of excellent quality.  A family run business for 4 generations, this local farm in Colchester boasts 137 acres of arable land for perfecting their local home-grown produce.  It's no wonder that Carpenters were the 2010 Colchester District Business Award winners. 

Locally grown produce is great at the best of times, but it's even better to be able to enjoy the fun of picking your own.  With their season for pick your own stawberries and raspberries, you can have the best of both worlds.  Not only do Carpenters Farm grow their own strawberries and raspberries!  They also grow asparagus, potatoes and......Christmas trees!  Yes, Christmas Trees.  So how do you fancy a locally grown Essex tree for that festive spirit.  Why not pop along to the farm shop and see what else they have to offer! 

Copella Fruit Juices

Copella's what I call refreshing!

Copella Fruit Juices

1600 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Rading, RG7 4SA

Tel: 0800 8766 946

Looking for a refreshing juice drink?   Copella Fruit Juices spring to mind.  A selection of juice produce made from the finest apples and exotic fruits.  With fruit grown in the local area on Boxford Farm in Suffolk, hand picked and pressed,  Copella really makes for a refreshing drink.  
Find out more at www.copellafruitjuices.co.uk

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Primrose Pork

A local taste

Primrose Pork

Primrose Farm, Hall Road, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7TR

Tel: 07860 774 729

Web: www.primrosepork.uwclub.net/

Primrose pigs are born and reared on Primrose Farm in Colchester Essex.  With the local farm environment allowing the pigs to grow and live outdoors, this ensures the best quality and tasty pork produce.

With a vast amount of collective experience on the farm, this makes Primrose pork one of Essex's finest locally grown produce.

Anglia Salads

Come rain or shine

Anglia Salads Ltd

Hockley Farm, Church Road, Farthing, Essex, CO7 7HG

Tel: 01206 255 001

Web: www.angliasalads.co.uk 

With the spring slowing fading into summer, I often think about the wide range food produce to enjoy in the garden on a warm evening.  A fine selection of lettuce is grown on a local farm to where I reside in Essex.  Anglia Salads Ltd was formed combining 3 generations and 80 years growing experience from 3 well established local farms.  

Anglia not only specialise in growing different types lettuce, but also spinach & chicory, and a range of winter vegetables to help with those cold evenings.  The selection grown locally at Anglia Salads ensures that there's always a healthy option for all types of weather.