Ainsley Harriott and John Torode are fans of Welsh Farm Organics
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TV chef’s ham order tribute
TV chef’s ham order tribute
CELEBRITY chef Ainsley Harriott has ordered air-dried ham from Montgomeryshire-based Welsh Farm Organics after tasting it at last month’s BBC Good Food Show. And after sharing the stage with Jimmy Doherty (Jimmy’s Farm), owners Jonathan and Sally Rees revealed restaurateur John Torode may source their [...]
Organic Lamb Tajine
Organic Lamb Tajine
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
1 leg of lamb or 2.2 lbs (1 kg) boneless lamb shoulder
1 lb (500 g) potatoes
1 lb (500 g) carrots
1 lb (500 g) cauliflower
1 onion
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 pinch cinnamon
1 small pinch saffron (or a few threads)
Salt, black pepper
Method
Peel, wash and coarsely chop [...]
Organic food - what is the truth?
Organic food - what is the truth?
Perhaps surprisingly, there is opposition to the growing organic movement. Look carefully at each piece of resistance and you will probably find someone who has a vested [...]
IFOAM organic principles
IFOAM organic principles
The guiding worldwide principles for organic agriculture are defined by the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM) and are detailed below:
To produce food of high nutritional quality in sufficient quantity
To [...]
Shepherds Pie with Cheese Crusted Leeks
Shepherds Pie with Cheese Crusted Leeks
This recipe can be made with either fresh minced lamb (shepherd’s pie), fresh minced beef (cottage pie) or minced leftover beef or lamb from a cooked joint (in which case, cut the initial cooking time to 15 minutes). In the following recipe we’re using fresh minced lamb, and what puts [...]
Shin of Beef Stew in Ale with Crusted Mustard and Chive Dumplings
Shin of Beef Stew in Ale with Crusted Mustard and Chive Dumplings
Ingredients
2 lb (900 g) shin or stewing beef
1 x 500 ml bottle pale ale
1½ oz (40 g) plain flour, seasoned with 1 level teaspoon salt and some freshly milled black pepper
12 oz (350 g) carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
12 [...]
Beef Chianti
Beef Chianti - Recipe
Ingredients
3 lbs stewing beef steak
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons flour
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic clove
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 small potato, cubed
3 carrot, chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 cup chianti wine
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt [...]
