Independent Food & Drink

Hampers also available - perfect gifts for foodies! Eat, drink and be merry this christmas

Christmas stock - not much left! Get here soon for traditional treats and continental classics.

English Coxes and Russets are an autumn delight, bursting with flavour that are just as rich in history as they are in taste.

Firewood £4.20, kindling £5.95 and firelighters £1.10 in both and shops. Photo of satisfied customers…

It’s right now! In the Amble shop.

If you think Northumbrian Gin is for the tourists then you’re missing out! Try it and learn more when are in the Amble shop on Wednesday between 12 and 3.

Feeling the chill? We’ve softwood logs £4.95 and big bags of kindling £5.95.

I’m glad we’re not a supermarket! Plenty in stock and currently no problems with the supply chain.

Having a new year’s eve party? Keep everyone happy with a mini keg of Tempest Long White Cloud. Terrific extra pale ale with added pub-fresh excitement! Let us know if you want one as stock is limited

Turns out ‘Gin o’ clock’ is between 12 and 3pm today! will be presenting a free tasting session in our shop.

We now have a range of locally baked bread and rolls from Trotters in the ! Fresh bread and fruit, the shop smells amazing!

Tacnbora. Ad Gefrin’s first Northumbrian blended is a fine addition to the drinks cabinet. Single malt coming soon… we’ll a few years but that’s soon in terms.

Happy Halloween! The perfect occasion to check out our new Castle Vampyre gin from Northumberland Spirit Co. As with all of their Northern Fables series, it comes with a local folk tale to entertain you as you sip.

Halloween isn’t even over and the Christmas display is out already!

I wonder what she does when asparagus is out of season?!

A fortune teller who predicted Queen Elizabeth II’s death using asparagus tips says King Charles III will abdicate next year and hand over the reign to Prince William.

Jemima Packington is the world's only Asparamancer and says she sees the future by tossing spears in the air and interpreting how they land. She famously predicted Brexit, Prince Philip's death, Theresa May being ousted as PM and Harry and Meghan stepping back from the Royal Family.

It’s English apple season! We’ve the vibrant Raspberry Ripple & Discovery in today. No doubt Cox and Russet won’t be far off.

I’m enjoying a ‘Media Circus’ in my unofficial Beastie Boys mug. I’m sure it’s as intended it to be.