Aside from the presents and the party food, my abiding memory of Christmas has always been the golden orange, bright and round like a jewel, at the bottom of my Christmas stocking. Peel one now and that delightful zesty zing never fails to take me...

The most favourite time of the year is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited! What better way to celebrate the festive season than with your loved ones and some finger licking meals....

It's never too late to learn how to stuff your Christmas turkey. Our Michelin star chef Jeff has compiled this simple step by step guide on how to perfect your stuffed festive turkey this festive season. "The stuffing can be...

What are giblets? This is a question on many people's minds as turkey season rolls around. If you are one of those who have heard of giblets before, but aren't sure exactly what they are and more importantly what to do with them, then this guide is...

It is never too early to start thinking about what meat to have for Christmas dinner. Whilst crispy potatoes and hearty vegetables are delicious, the meat is undeniably the star of the show. There are plenty of options out there and each one offers...

Hanged meat can be a topical conversation for the festive period. As a chef, I'm often asked my advice on having a whole turkey or goose at Christmas. I always recommend buying a game hung bird. That's because the bird will have reached its full...

The 5 key points on how to cook and serve a Christmas Goose If defrosting a free range goose for Christmas, do this in the fridge, not near a radiator or in contact with direct heat. This may take up to 3 days for a large goose so...

The word confit literally translates from French to preserve. The method dates back many centuries where food was preserved to feed families in the leaner, dark months where produce may not be as readily available. The method is a...

Farming and livestock writer Chris Berry, brings beef to the festive feast.It's December and we all know what that means. While 'tis the season to be jolly, although cold inclement weather and shortened daylight hours attempt to give...

Learning how to carve a goose is easy once you know the basic steps. If you are wanting to learn in time for Christmas day, here's my guide with easy step-by-step...

The History of the Sausage We can trace the sausage all the way back to the Bronze age; originating from the middle East and a meat also popular with Ancient Greeks & Romans. The word sausage in Latin is salsisium, simply...

History of the steak Choosing the right steak for you Pan sear versus Grilling over coals Cooking Methods - A...

History of the Roast Choosing the right Joint for you Jeff's preferred Roasting Joints How to make Perfect...

History of the Roast Choose your Roasting Joint Jeff's preferred Joints Knowing your temperatures

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Chris Berry takes a look at the cuts making their comeback Nostalgia abounds during wintertime and talk around the festive dinner tables, while tucking in to turkey, goose, beef, duck, lamb or pork, can lead to fond...

Chris Berry follows the continuing revival of a traditional favourite Packed with flavour, rich, dark and succulent it's hard to imagine that

Chris Berry reports good news for Farmison & Co's game lovers this Autumn 'The sweetest taste of the year' is how some TV chefs have eulogised over cooking grouse and there is little doubt that its sublime tenderness is...

Enjoy, it's what made Britain great!

It can be tricky to get that perfect finish for your roasting joint, here are my tips for the best results in the kitchen. For roasting your celebration joint, I would suggest buying a meat thermometer; a really useful tool to get your...

With the Autumn chill setting in, slow cooks are back on the menu. Cuts like minced and diced beef, pork, or lamb, are perfect for producing warming dishes, will deep flavour and character. Here are my tips for getting the very best out of your slow...

Our Black Bacon Steaks are legendary. To get the distinctive taste our pork loins are cured for over a month. Firstly they're treated with sea salt and dark brown sugar, a little Yorkshire ale, plus a secret blend of spices.

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: ...

Cook your own food from scratch Supermarkets tell us that we are 'time-poor/cash-rich', and encourage us to buy their ready-made convenience foods. These foods are generally joyless to eat, and particularly poor value for...