meet the suppliers
Chiltern Valley Vineyard and Winery
David Ealand is this months Food Hero. These days David would be called a “green-shifter” for quitting London and a legal career to live on an old pig farm near Henley on Thames. But “pioneer” might be a better description. That is because he made the move back in 1981, since then he has been at the centre of a movement transferring humdrum pastures into rich fruit-bearing fields, giving new life to a rural tradition of winemaking. (more…)
Doves Farm Foods
Doves Farm Foods was established in 1978 in Hungerford, Berks. Founders Michael & Clare Marriage were so concerned about food quality, sustainability and the environment that they were compelled to research, grow and market wholesome organic flour. While converting the Hungerford family farm to organic production, Michael & Clare began to link with other farmers who also wanted to keep their organic produce special. Doves Farm Foods was formed to grind organic grain into strong flour for breads, self raising flour for cakes, plain flour for biscuits, pastry and sauces as well as a wide range of speciality flours including rye, buckwheat and spelt. (more…)