Why we must pay for the REAL cost of Food
Many agree that the real cost of most of our food is nearly double what we pay. Until we understand these other costs, or…
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Roast week: Week 40 of BigBarn’s food and drink weeks
Whatever the weather we would promote a roast any time of year, a great meal for getting the family together, round the table. No…
Read MoreBritish Food Fortnight: Week 39 of BigBarn’s food and drink weeks
British Food Fortnight is about buying British food. Post Brexit we hope even more people demand British, and even better, local! With every type of…
Read MoreBeans & Peas Week: Week 38 of BigBarn’s Food Weeks
We have fresh peas and beans in the summer, (a must for grow your own enthusiasts), then ‘pulses’ or dried peas and beans for…
Read MorePotato Week: Week 37 of BigBarn’s Food weeks
Potatoes are cheap, nutritious and naturally fat free. Great, versatile, food. A natural source of fibre and contribute to your recommended daily intake of…
Read MoreJams and Chutney: Week 36 of BigBarn’s food and drink weeks
For those of you lucky enough to have our own orchard, or community one, September doesn’t spell the end of summer but the start…
Read MoreLocal Food Hubs all over the UK, better than the supermarkets!
BigBarn has been asked to add to and adapt its technology to help the 60 local food hubs about to be dumped by The…
Read MoreBeetroot Week: Week 35 of BigBarn’s Food & Drink Weeks
Superfood Beetroot grows incredibly well in our green and pleasant land. Enjoy it roasted, turned into crisps, in a salad, on a burger, or…
Read MoreDairy Week: Week 34 of BigBarn’s Food & Drink Weeks
Dairy is one of our most important food groups and also one of our most versatile. It participates in so many recipes disguised as…
Read MoreApples & Pears Week: Week 33 of BigBarn’s Food & Drink Weeks
Apples and pears are now ripening on the trees ready for this years harvest. Apples and pears grow world wide and there are hundreds…
Read MoreCorn Week: Week 32 of BigBarn’s Food & Drink Weeks
Sweet corn is in season! Delicious British grown corn can be found everywhere this time of year. A versatile and delicious food that you…
Read MoreChicken week: Week 31 of BigBarn’s food and drink weeks
Chickens are becoming a part of everyday country life and even urban life. We would love to se every school have a few chickens and even…
Read MoreWhat should an enlightened society eat?
If we all knew exactly what foods were good for us, our society, and our planet, what would we eat? Once David Attenborough told us…
Read MoreBeef Week: Week 30 of BigBarn’s Food & Drink Weeks
Beef is one of ours most versatile meats we have. Stew it, roast it, grill it, pot it, burger it, or how ever you…
Read MoreCider week: Week 29 of BigBarn’s food and drink weeks
Cloudy or clear, dry or sweet, with all the sunshine now is certainly the time to sit in the warm weather and enjoy a cider…
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