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Sausages are a real specialty of most cuisines throughout the world but ours here in Britain are unique. That's because we tend...

It's been quite a month for all of us at Farmison & Co, from our Yorkshire farmers manning campsites, to our staff who packed dozens of packs of commemorative sausages, to our sheep that were painted yellow. We're talking of course about the...

It's almost here: The whistle of the wind as cyclists zip down the Buttertubs, the roar of the crowd at the Harrogate finish line, the pain of Kidstones Pass. Stage One of the Tour de France is passing us right on our doorstep, bringing...

If you're watching the tour on telly, (hopefully munching on our Grand Depart sausages!) keep your eyes peeled for the local landmarks below, and our farms. Many of our herds and flocks are reared along the Tour route, so you'll be able to see the...

Getting everything ready for Christmas can be stressful: What's needed is careful planning and with this I, and Farmison & Co, can help. 1. One thing that's easy to overlook is the drinks: ...

The toffee apples, bangers and bakers of Bonfire Night may be past but for me there are still some real firecrackers in the larder this month. While parsnips have been swelling for a good few weeks on the veg patch, and are perfectly good to...

Yorkshire's foremost foodie and broadcaster (and Farmison's new guest blogger), Annie Stirk, gives her five rules for gorgeous gourmet grilling this summer This blooming lovely weather has meant one thing for our family:...

Magnificent, glorious, outstanding and quite brilliant! Anyone who witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics, on live television or was fortunate enough to be in the stadium itself could not fail to be impressed by what is being...

"Don't knock the weather, nine tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while". Kin Huddard Let's be honest, with our unpredictable climate in Britain it can be difficult entertaining outdoors...

Royal Celebrations will be sweeping the country in the next couple of weeks. We are a patriotic bunch and the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee, celebrating our Queen's 60 year reign will be no exception. Only Queen Victoria has reached this pinnacle...

It's that time of year when the desire to eat 'alfresco' is almost upon us! Food somehow tastes better when eaten in the great outdoors. Maybe it's because we have worked up a healthy appetite in the fresh air or we associate it with rest and...

The black pudding is thought to be the most ancient of sausages and puddings. References have been found going back to 1000BC of animal stomachs filled with blood and fat and then roasted over a fire. In Medieval times it would be quite common for...

The signature of a good weekend is a good British breakfast and although I never really need an excuse to regale in more meat than anybody could handle, I did manage to find a suitable justification this week with National Breakfast Week. It's...