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 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 MoreCakes, Buns & Biscuits week: Week 28 of BigBarn’s food and drink weeks
The classic British Elevenses, and tea is too wet without something to go with it! How many of us reach for a sweet treat when…
Read MoreBerry Week: Week 27 of BigBarn’s food and drink weeks
This is a great time of year to enjoy one of Britain’s favourite natural delights, berries! Berries are not only good for you but fun to…
Read MoreSalad Week: Week 25 of BigBarn’s Food & Drink Weeks
We are in salad season and should all be enjoying healthy home grown leaves from the veg patch or window sill. It is really…
Read MoreWhat will ‘Brexit meltdown’ do for the food industry
A number of people have told me that Brexit meltdown could mean empty supermarket shelves within 3 days of Brexit day. What will this…
Read MoreStrawberry Week: Week 24 of BigBarn’s Food & Drink Weeks
Summer is really here at last and you know it’s summer when you find yourself gorging on delicious Strawberries. To buy and eat, pick your…
Read MoreCheese Week: Week 22 of BigBarn’s Food & Drink Weeks
If you are pro British milk then supporting British cheese can certainly go a long way to supporting the dairy industry. There are over 2000…
Read MoreIs veganism an urban disease?
Before you get angry please read on. I was at a sustainable farming conference recently where many of the organic, mixed, farmers were nodding…
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