Journal

We stepped out of the kitchen to visit local shepherd Grace, who lives close by. There’s no denying that Grace is totally committed to her growing flock of Dorset Poll sheep but chatting to her recently, it was evident that her long term aims of establishing a...

Following our success at the prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards in February 2022, we were thrilled to be invited to attend the South West Tourism Awards which was held in Exeter this week.   Leading tourism businesses from all across the region, to include...

          We are thrilled to announce that our fine cut Seville orange marmalade was awarded GOLD at the World Marmalade Awards in Dalemain.  The awards ceremony took place during the weekend of 20/21st June and was officially attended by His...

WIN 'direct trade', micro batch chocolate in our  Easter 'giveaway'... Chocolate has become synonymous with Easter and we believe that everyone should have the chance to taste a unique and delicious single origin bar.  So, when we open the farmhouse doors to guests...

After taking part in numerous judging events for national food and drink industry awards, and offering seasonal marmalade classes, we are now hosting our own local marmalade competition at the cookery school. Lisa has outlined how she assesses a jar of marmalade when...

Whether you are a stickler for tradition and insist on lemon and sugar.  Or you may love to whip up your own warm chocolate sauce and pour liberally over a wafer thin crepe, very few of us can resist a pancake.  As Shrove Tueday approaches on 16th February, we are ...

As St. Valentine's Day approaches fast, we are offering everyone the chance to claim free, first class shipping when you purchase any of our favourite single origin chocolates from HEIST and Dorset chocolate makers Solkiki. Five reasons why we LOVE micro batch, direct...

As St. Valentine's Day approaches fast, we are offering everyone the chance to WIN a selection of our favourite single origin chocolates from HEIST. To ENTER please follow us on Instagram or Facebook, this weekend and tag a friend or two that you think may like to...

Bean to bar chocolate is carefully created in micro batches using cacao that has been fairly traded directly from the growers and farmers.   These are beans that have been harvested from trees that have been carefully cultivated for generations by families who care...

Bring some sunshine into your kitchen this Seville orange season and enter our marmalade competition.  It is free to enter and everyone is welcome to get involved. There will be a prize selected from our home store as well as a voucher to spend at La Fosse Cranborne...

Take a look around our new online shop.  A range of country inspired gifts as well as lots of ideas for you to treat yourself. As an introductory offer use CODE: WinterBerries at the checkout to receive a 10% discount as well as FREE DELIVERY when you spend £50....