The Butcher , The Baker…..and The Artisan Maker

I was introduced to the perfect sausage after settling in for an early breakfast in Midhurst.

After which I walked up North St to find the Family Butchers that specialise in making their personalised brand of gourmet artisan sausages.

They offer a wide variety, from the traditional pork sausage to their Midhurst Royal which has a bold herby taste. I personally favour their beef and horseradish which I order in bulk and freeze.

They are Quality Standard Butchers offering the finest locally sourced British meats as well as scotch eggs, a selection of pies, chesse and deli products

On the third Saturday of each month twenty six farmers and producers set up their stalls at the Surbiton Farmers Market.

Selling wholesome fresh meat, fish, farm produce and speciality foods. From locally grown fruit and vegetables to home baked bakery products and local artisan foods.

Such as Sarah McCloud’s gourmet Sussex Pies which is a family business producing delicious handmade savoury pies and pastries from Hooe in East Sussex. Ranging from rabbit and game to steak and kidney as well as sausage rolls and their black pudding scotch eggs.

And the Home of Savoury which specialise in Saffins. Bite sized oven-baked savoury muffins. Hand made by Elena Weafer, each carefully crafted recipe inspired by her Mediterranean origins. Most are vegetarian and there are at least three wheat-and-gluten-free variants. Flavours change constantly but particularly popular are spinach and roast sweet potatoes, chorizo and caramelised red onion, as well as black olive and coriander. She also bakes Halloumi Tubes, Kimchini and Sweet Potato Bread Buns.

Gaterells Butchers
gaterellsbutchers.co.uk
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063765691867
terrygaterell@hotmail.co.uk
01243 870900
71 Felpham Rd, Bognor Regis

Madeleine’s Kitchen
www.madeleineskitchen.co.uk
facebook.com/MadeleinesKitchen
mkbakehouseorders@gmail.com
01730 260102
18a Lavant Street, Petersfield

Michael Courtney Butchers & Hog Roasts
michaelcourtneybutchers.co.uk
facebook.com/michaelcourtneybutchers
info@michaelcourtneybutchers.co.uk
01730 813146
15 North Street, Midhurst

Penfolds
mjpenfold.co.uk
mail@ mjpenfold.co.uk
01243784299
2 The Ridgeway Chichester

Butcher and Larder
butcherandlarder.com
facebook.com/butcherandlarderUK
gideon@butcherandlarder.com
07936 948004

Jordan Butchers
facebook.com/jordansrosegreen
jordansrosegreen@gmail.com
01243 265551
1 Rose Green Road, Bognor Regis

I did a search for a traditional breakfast fry-up which took me to Mumms in Southsea. But it was the carrot cake which caught my eye.

I wouldn’t normally order it with a traditional builders breakfast. But this cake was all wrong. The wrong colour and it had that unmistakeable homemade look to it. It didn’t disappoint.

Next time forget the full English fry-up. I will settle for a slice of cake and coffee.

The chilli was first brought to Europe from South America by Christopher Columbus. From there it spread rapidly around the world and is now found and grown extensively in Africa, Asia and Europe. Having become the most universally popular spice used by millions of people on a daily basis. It’s popularity rooted in exotic accounts of adventure, destinations, travel and comfort foods.

Which is where Blackfire Artisan Food got started. The result of 30 years of travel and tasting by Belfast native, street artist, grower, sauce alchemist, and chilli fanatic Tim McCarthy.

Having eaten street food in Central and North America, Africa, the Far East and the Middle East as well as most of Europe and the Indian subcontinent Tim founded Blackfire in 2014 to satiate his appetite for fiery food.

It’s a small Belfast based company specialising in the creation of unique, handmade, fresh chili sauces. Which are all vegan-friendly, allergen and gluten-free as well as being low in calories. They contain only natural ingredients and are free from added sugar and salt as well as artificial colours or preservatives.