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November 22, 2018
As winter draws nearer, most autumn leaves have now fallen and you’d be surprised at how different the farm looks compared to earlier in the year. The oaks resisted for several weeks longer than the sycamores and ash, but have finally succumbed and dropped their leaves. Only the likes of the hazels and elms still […]
November 20, 2018
Over the past few weeks we’ve been busy putting together a series of 2019 Farm Workshops and it won’t be long now until we launch them on our website. The workshops are going to be a great way to get the full Nancarrow experience. A typical workshop might include a nose-to-tail butchery class or a larder […]
November 18, 2018
We had to twist Darren’s arm a bit to get him to share his recipe for Pine Needle Fudge. It is as good as it sounds (i.e ridiculously delicious) and it’s great to have a batch of it on standby as a lovely, homemade gift. It’s also a good reason to go out for a crisp, […]
November 17, 2018
As we head into the festive season why not make up a batch of preserved clementines to use in your cooking? It’s an easy win as they’re the perfect thing to add to a warming tagine or stew, and particularly great for a leftover turkey curry! You can use them in desserts too. Basically, a […]
November 13, 2018
Just as you’re thinking about getting friends and family around for a pre-Christmas gathering, and wondering what on earth you can cook, we thought we’d ask our chef, Jack, what 3 things he would recommend cooking over the festive season. Here’s his answer: First off, without hesitation, I’d suggest Beef Short Ribs. They are full […]
November 2, 2018
Winter is poking its nose through the farm gates with the first few morning frosts and we’re fully embracing the season change! It’s always a surprisingly busy time of year for us as it’s a real opportunity to get projects underway for the following spring. At the moment we’re renovating the old garages next to […]
November 2, 2018
Nancarrow’s head chef, Darren, has been filling us all with inspiration for winter drinks lately, and this Mulled Cider is a bit of a corker for bonfire night, and so simple to whip up before you head out to gather around the bonfire and watch the fireworks. 1: Roast the Oranges Take 3 small to […]
October 19, 2017
We were thrilled that the team from Countryfile, including John Craven, came to our farm on the first day of our 1000 Mouths festival to film preparations and get a feel for what we do on a day to day basis. From 5 to 8 October, we hosted a festival of feasts which saw guests […]
June 30, 2017
We are delighted to announce that we will be collaborating with leading chefs for four nights of feasting in aid of Action Against Hunger this autumn. The concept for the festival is to feed 1,000 guests from a single bullock reared on the farm. Three feasts will take place each night from Thursday 5 to Sunday […]
December 13, 2016
Last Wednesday’s candlelit feast was a night to remember. A warm, dry evening, lovely people & an incredible Middle Eastern feast delivered by Head Chef Darren and his team. Huge thanks to everyone who helped create another night to remember! Photos by Ross Talling
May 28, 2016
Winter 2015/2016 was an incredibly busy one on the farm, and following a huge team effort our humble old chicken shed is now officially a very special Bridal Suite. Huge thanks to everyone involved in the project (sorry if I’ve missed anyone) Mat Robinson, Jamie and Richard, Tony, Craig & team, Tom & Jake, Mark, Mark, Andy & George, Ross, […]
August 29, 2014
A chance Facebook post from a friend, introduced us the fabulous work of illustrator Joe McLaren. //www.joemclaren.com/ We’re delighted with the images of Nancarrow he has created. Visitors to the farm will soon see these images in and around our barns and we hope limited edition prints will be available in our shop soon..
