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EPICUREAN FOOD & DRINK EVENT HADDINGTON TOWN HALL - Saturday 23rd November Who's in? Come along to this fantastic evening, in a new venue this year. This brilliant event is hosted by our friends at Haddington Wines and Whiskies and is always a wonderful night - a great chance to sample lots of delicious food & drink. Pop along and say hello, we'll be there on the evening with samples of our gammon and you'll see lots of our delicious festive extras. 💚 . . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside #haddington
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WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE ROAST DINNER? 🍽 For us it's always a tough choice! 🤔 Actually the most important thing to remember is to know the provenance of your food (whether it's meat or not) makes it taste better. It's National Roast Dinner Day - did you know? Sometimes, amongst the guddle of homework and kids activities a roast sounds like such an effort. Actually, sometimes popping a piece of meat in the oven turns out to be simple and can even provide sandwiches for the next day! National Roast Dinner Day is something the Soil Association Food for Life have come up with - what a fab initiative. The Soil Association is the UK's leading membership charity campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable food, farming and land use. Music to our ears. Have a lovely evening whatever's on the menu for you. 🧡😋 📷 Pictured is a large piece of gammon which I smothered in marmalade 🍊and cooked 👩🍳 for 4hrs at 160 degrees. The smell was incredible and the taste was delicious! 😋 Jx . . . . . . #Sundaylunch #familyfood #roastdinner #SundayRoast #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #nationalroastdinnerday
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MEXICAN STYLE LASAGNE from West Fortune Farm! Our great friends the Hamiltons of West Fortune Farm have had a busy time recently, they've had extra mouths to feed as they've had farm workers staying during potato harvesting. Pauline (@pollyh79 ) helps me in the shop two days per week, so I love hearing about her kitchen successes. We thought you'd like this one. (Pauline this is so delicious we're not surprised your farm workers don't want to leave!) 👩🏻🍳 MEXICAN STYLE LASAGNE Ingredients 500g of Brand lamb mince 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves crushed 250g of mushrooms 1 teaspoon of ground coriander 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 chilli finely chopped or 1 teaspoon of lazy chilli 1 tablespoon of tomato purée 1 lamb or beef stock cube 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 1-2 tablespoons of mango chutney Seasoning to taste 1 bunch of fresh coriander chopped Lasagne sheets WHITE SAUCE 50g of butter 50g of plain flour 750ml of milk 50g of mozzarella grated Seasoning 🙌🏻 METHOD Preheat oven to 160C. In a pan brown the lamb mince, add the chopped onion and crushed garlic until softened. Then add the mushrooms ground cumin & coriander cook for a few minutes, then add the tinned tomato, tomato purée, stock cube, mango chutney and seasoning. Bring to the boil and simmer on a low heat for half an hour. While that is simmering start making the white sauce... Melt the butter in a non stick pan. Add the flour and gradually add small amounts of the milk while stirring until all the milk is added and you should have a smooth creamy sauce. Add the cheese and stir until melted in. Add seasoning. Once everything is ready start to layer your lasagne dish with a layer of the mince, followed by the white sauce and then lasagne sheets and repeat. On top of the final layer of lasagne sheets pour on the rest of the white sauce and then top with a cheese. Place in your preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #lasagne
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LAMBING PREP... Grant and Dick are busy preparing the Hampshire flock ready for winter lambing (to start early December) with over 40 ewes due. 🐑 Meanwhile, Ritchie and Robert are concentrating on their very own addition to the lambing shed! 'The boys den' - as they're calling it - this old Ace Marauder caravan is over 40 years old and used to belong to Grandpa Donaldson’s old neighbour in Larbert Mr & Mrs Joiner. Grandpa D used it for a few years and then Jane & Grant took it to Blackpool on their first ever caravan holiday many moons ago! 💚 Since then she has been used to store bits & pieces in and now is getting a good clear out ready to be filled with tea/coffee/biscuits/juice/treats/blankets etc to keep the boys going through the night in the lambing shed. 🐑 Ritchie & Robert plan to get a lot more involved in the lambing this year helping Grant and Grandpa Brand. The excitement of having this little den to warm up in is definitely an added attraction (we'd better not make it too comfortable ;)) 💚 #lambing #lambingshed #caravaning #caravanlife #campervan #outdoors #visitscotland #edinburgh #scotspirit #lovescotland #nature #instascotland #landscape #northberwick #outstandingscotland #escapetothecountry #visitscotland #scotlandlover #beautiful_destinations #scotland_insta #unlimitedscotland #coastal #Brandeastfortune #eastfortunefarm #hampshiredown
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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR ORDERS LIVE We've some fantastic treats in store for you this year! Pop by the farm shop to pick up an order form to ensure you get your meats ordered or you can download one from our website (link in bio) Looking forward to helping you get Christmas sorted! Jx . . . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside #Christmas
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FAMILY TIME Just back after a lovely weekend recharging the batteries together at Broadmeadows House in Selkirk. . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #thisisus #ourstory #farmlife #ourlife #ourfamily #visitscotland #scottishborders #selfcateringaccommodation #broadmeadowshouse #selkirk #LoveScotland #ScotSpirit #thisisscotland #storiesfromscotland
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CLOSING AT 2.00PM TOMORROW Sorry folks, we're closing early tomorrow due to a family event. We hope to see you before 2.00pm and are open all weekend - 9.00am-5.00pm. . . . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside
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THE PERFECT HALLOWE'EN SUPPER - SAUSAGES 🎃 This is a super easy recipe from a lovely 'old' (!) neighbour of ours, Julie-Claire. She used to make it for her son when trying to get him to eat more veggies. We totally love recipes that include 'scooshes & splashes' and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. CORY'S SAUSAGE HOTPOT 1 x pack Brand’s sausages grilled & chopped 1 x tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree Big splash of Worcester Sauce Scoosh of tomato ketchup 2 chopped carrots 2 sticks of celery chopped (or leeks) 1 x tin of beans (cannellini/kidney/chickpea) Optional – add a chopped sweet potato/butternut squash/pumpkin/potato Fry one onion and some garlic in some oil and add all of the above ingredients and enough water to make a good sauce. Simmer for 30-60 minutes. Good with a couple of grilled bacon rashers added in too. . . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside #sausages #halloween
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WE WON! 🙌🏻🌟🥇⠀ We are thrilled to bits to tell you that we won in our category of 'Best Family Business' 2019 at the Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce awards last night at @thebruntonmusselburgh⠀ Thanks so much to East Lothian, Scotland’s Food & Drink County who put us forward for the award. Well done to those also nominated and to category sponsors, Thomas Cooper Accountants. ⠀ So pleased for our pals over at @bonniebadgergullane who won in the category of 'New Business of the Year' too. ⠀ What a night! ⠀ An enormous thanks to each and everyone of you who have supported The Brand Family in their new business venuture. ⠀ Jane x⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside #eastlothianfoodanddrink
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CLOSING SHARP TODAY.... Please note we are closing at 3.00pm this afternoon. We're off to get our glad rags on and attend the Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards tonight! See you all very soon, Jx . . . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside #awards
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IT'S NATIONAL SAUSAGE WEEK.... 💚 Are you up for celebrating it? This really is perfect sausage and mash weather though. What's your favourite Brand banger? PLAIN PORK | PORK & APPLE | PORK & LEEK (remember we have GF sausages available) 🙌🏻 For more information on UK Sausage Week including some fab recipes for the great british banger click here: https://uksausageweek.com . . . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside #pork
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To be able to stock a Saucisson Sec made from our own Saddleback pork was just a bubble on one of my many mind maps a year ago. So excited to now say it’s in stock thanks to @eastcoastcured teaming up with us! If you haven’t tried it, please do and let us now what you think.....we LOVE it!
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20% OFF ALL FROZEN PORK in the FARM SHOP 🍔 Making way for the seasonal goodies to come. (Don't worry we're not going to mention the 'C' word until next month...) Don't miss the chance to grab a bargain on our high quality home reared meats. 💚Sausages, plain & flavoured 💚Chipolatas | Burgers | Bacon 💚Diced & stir fry pork 💚Pork shoulders | pork chops 💚Pork & apple pinwheels 💚Pork belly | Baby back ribs . . . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #hampshiredown #lamb #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #cooking #edinburgh #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside #pork #food #burgers #instafood #supportlocal #treatyourself
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WORK WITH US! We are on the hunt for some support in our farm shop. The work is mostly weekends and occasional weekdays. Salary negotiable. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self starter who has a passion for local produce! You will be: ⚡️comfortable dealing with people ⚡️happy talking about cuts of meat ⚡️happy working in a small team ⚡️have your own transport ⚡️able to work over the festive period ⚡️working on a ‘self employed’ basis The role involves: ⚡️welcoming customers to the farm shop ⚡️selling produce in the farm shop ⚡️preparing & boxing eggs/other products ⚡️dealing with shop & farm deliveries ⚡️helping with sourcing, pricing & displaying ⚡️checking & assisting caravaners ⚡️possibly representing the family at markets/events If you are interested please drop us a note telling us why you would be keen to work with us here at East Fortune Farm including details of any relevant experience to
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by noon on Thursday 31st October. Ideally being able to starting mid November. Please do share with any contacts you think would suit the role. . . . . . #thebrandfamily #thebrandfamilyfarm #brandslarder #eastfortune #visitscotland #LoveScotland #Scotspirit #seasonalproduce #northberwick #eastlothian #fooddelivery #cooking #edinburgh #chefs #meat #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmtotable #eatlocal #healthy #countryliving #sustainability #farmersmarket #countryside #jobs #work #business #jobsearch #hiring
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CARAVAN - MOTORHOME - BOAT STORAGE Perhaps it's time to say farewell to your second home for the winter? We have a few storage pitches left at the farm if your needing somewhere safe to park up for the season. Give us a call if interested, optional storage periods available. 🚐🚤 . . . . . . #travel #adventure #motorhome #caravaning #thumbsupcaravans #caravanlife #campervan #outdoors #visitscotland #edinburgh #scotspirit #lovescotland #nature #instascotland #landscape #northberwick #outstandingscotland #escapetothecountry #visitscotland #scotlandlover #beautiful_destinations #scotland_insta #unlimitedscotland #coastal #Brandeastfortune #eastfortunefarm
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AUTUMN BREAKS IN NORTH BERWICK 🍂 We still have the last week in October free and shorter breaks into November for you to escape for a quiet Autumn break in our cosy flat with central location just off North Berwick High Street. 🍁 Our pet friendly🐾 ground floor flat with private access to the beach is lovely for enjoying those embracing walks and blowing the cobwebs away as we enjoy Autumn. 🍂 7 nights or shorter breaks available - email
[email protected]
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