Pete's sticky chicken and I don't know how she does it!

This is  a fabulous recipe specially created for us by our great friend and Netherton Foundry stockist, Cornflower and Calico in Stroud, a shop full of lovely things and Pete the proprietor!

Pete's Sticky Chicken

Fry off until lightly brown as many chicken portions as you require in your Netherton Foundry bowl.

Add a large lump of finely chopped ginger, two rough chopped onions, half a jar of runny honey, half a jar of damson cheese, salt and pepper.

Stir it all up a bit, set to LOW on the Netherton Foundry slow cooker or put it on the Garden Hob and leave with lid on for about 5 hours.

Remove lid and place on hot heat source and reduce until you are left with sticky chicken portions (about 20 mins).
Best eaten with your fingers! 
Yum yum, enjoy.

If you are feeling lazy and don't want to cook, even with all the ease and convvenience of our slow cookers and you happen to find yourself in the Bradford on Avon area, go and visit the New Inn at Westwood for a warm welcome and a great meal.

The pub is owned by the lady who runs the fabulous Tillions in Bradford on Avon, where you can not only buy from a great range of china, glass, cutlery and cookware, but also fresh eggs from her own hens. There must be 26 hours in a day in Wiltshire, because I have no idea how else she fits it all in! 



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A day on the farm

Actually it was 2 days and a big "Thank you" to everyone at Apley Farm for making me so welcome at  their Jubilee BBQ and then Open Farm Sunday, where we were promoting the Netherton Foundry cast iron range.

I don't know how they managed it, but the weather stayed fine (although not what you'd call summery, whatever has happened to the weather this year?) for both events and the crowds of people who turned up are testament to what a fantastic place this is to visit.  This is not just a farm shop - there is loads to see and do and the Skylark walk is a fantastic way to get children interested in the countryside around them.  If it rains, take them to the Playbarn.

This is also the place to be if you want a delicious lunch - here's Derrin cooking up a storm at the BBQ

................. I can personally endorse the cakes in the Courtyard cafe too.

The atmosphere of the BBQ was greatly enhanced by the wonderful music from Simply Jazz lending a laid back air to the general mood.  Like having molten chocolate poured into your ears, I could have listened to these guys for hours. 

I adored Matilda the Kune Kune pig who put in a special appearance on Open Farm Sunday, and I am pleased to report that she was spared the trauma of a photo opportunity with Derrin and his meat cleaver - shame on you, sir!

A great place, with lovely people - please go and see them and I know you will not be disappointed.

Diamond Jubilee

Are you all looking forward to the Jubilee weekend?  I know we are here at Netherton Foundry.  It's fantastic to see our Limited Edition clocks so beautifully displayed in Bentleys shop in window on Stourport High Street - I drive past on my way in to work every morning and Julie's displays are always so eye catching.  Good luck in the window dressing competition, Julie!

We are going to a party to celebrate the wedding anniversary of our friends who met at a Silver Jubilee street party - public and personal celebrations combined. 

I hope the weather is fine for everyone planning a street party - just heard on the radio that 9,500 roads are going to be closed for parties.  It's good to know that we are all in the mood and ready to celebrate.  It feels so exciting as I drive round the country and see bunting, flags, Olympic rings ...

I will be at Apley Farm  tomorrow, cooking on the Garden Hob for the Jubilations; come and see us if you are in the area.

Dashing off to make cakes now! 

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