We were delighted to hear that Santa has decided to use CQF’s Jute shopping bags in place of more glitzy paper gift bags this Christmas.  At only £3 each or 2 for £5, they make an excellent present in themselves and are a practical way to wrap up your parcels.  “Being a good size and with a full rectangular base they stack very well in the back of the sleigh and the sturdy handles don’t break as you’re climbing down the chimney” said Santa.  Our bags are environmentally sound, fairly traded, carbon neutral and use natural materials instead of oil-based synthetics.

Why not start your day with coffee made from our new range of coffee beans. Choose from Continental, Mysore, Costa Rica or Mocha beans – we can supply them whole or grind them for you with our exciting new machine! (prices start at £2.95 per 250g).  See more on our Coffee and Teas page.

We’re half way through one of my favourite times of year – Asparagus Season.  We’ve good locally grown supplies of this delicious, understated vegetable but it sells out quickly so do call us and reserve a bunch or two.  Fresh deliveries arrive every couple of days throughout the season which runs from the end of April to late June.  Our Asparagus is usually cut from the field the same day it’s made available to you.

There’s a wonderful variety of ways to serve Asparagus.  Our favourite is simple - steamed, with melted butter.  Serve with hunks of brown organic bloomer to mop your plate, and a glass of crisp white wine.  For a more sumptuous meal, serve with grilled rashers of oak smoked bacon and melt over some blue veined organic Cotswold brie.

For more asparagus info and lots of recipes, visit http://www.british-asparagus.co.uk