Rising prices giving food for thought
We are reaching the end of cheap food. Read why and what the future is likely to hold.

Wedding partners in Devon
We sell wedding cheese cakes and can recommend a host of our friends and partners whom are involved in wedding services.

Free range chicken and produce
All our produce has always been free-range. We have never sold any battery farmed eggs, indoor reared chicken or pork and are proud to have always taken the high animal welfare stance. Read more about why free range is our choice and should be yours.

Cooking schools in the South West
For a quality cooking school and a lovely break away why not consider a cooking course for you and your friends or family. We have done the hard work for you; this list outlines the best cookery schools in the South West.

Cut your own herbs and cut costs
There is nothing more rewarding than growing your own things - except eating them. This is a great design we found for a herb garden. Cutting your own herbs will also cut costs!

Christmas turkey facts
Everything you need to know about turkeys including Golden Promise standards.

Green energy for the price of brown?
Help Green Britain with Ecotricity.

Food additives do cause tantrums & bad behaviour
The Lancet in September 2007, printed the findings of research which found additives, colourings and flavourings cause children to behave less well than when they are absent in food.

Omega, fish oils and huge benefits for children an
Food high in omega oil 3 and 6 will increase concentration levels in children, reduce problems in school, help with mental health and even is recommended to help with dementia. Read more.

Green Business of the Year Winner, 2007
The Local Food Company have scooped the Green Business of the Year award presented in London this week. This category recognises businesses with environmental consciences, it's for those who have "taken massive strides to lower your carbon footprint and introduce environmentally-friendly and sustainable policies, or are helping others to do so...".

101 Things to do in Cornwall on a rainy day
If you're on holiday and it's drizzling or raining (as happens a lot in Winter) here are some great holiday ideas of things to do in Cornwall.

Game Recipes
With the game season starting on August 12th, here are some game recipes. We've started with pheasant... Please send in your favourites to share with others. Taken from Turner Game Bird's Website.

All about cider
Cider has a world tradition and the time is ripe to enjoy great cider made in traditional ways.

Children and Young People's Diets
All you ever wanted to know about food, eating habits and children's diets. Don't worry - most of it is still common sense.

Modbury - Plastic Bag Free Town - 1st
Our little town is the first in the UK to go plastic bag free. Why not visit our great shops and support us and help keep Devon and the oceans plastic bag free. Read more.

Local Food Tasting Party
Like food? Like friends? Want to know more about locally available produce and the suppliers? Give us a call - we now offer local food parties - a cross between Tuppaware and Ann Summers? Find out more...

20 things to do to cut your carbon footprint
How to cut your CO2 emissions with simple steps that won't cost the earth. If even a third of the UK took some just some of these steps we would likely to have achieved even more than our Government will have in ten years.

TLFC offsets carbon emissions
The 14th of April is National Day of Climate Action. Find out what actions we have taken to "Step it up".

"Isn't local & organic food too expensive?"
The most eloquent answer I've heard or read to the above question.

South West Holiday Accommodation + offers
The South West has to be the best place to take a holiday. Friendly, beautiful and fantastic food. Planning a visit - check our recommendations for accommodation. All are committed to using local ingredients and supporting local food businesses. Please mention us when you book.

Holidays offering special diets
Want to visit the South West and need a special diet. Try these places - please confirm when booking your exact requirements and let us know how you enjoyed your stay. We have not stayed at any of them so please check yourselves on whether you feel they can meet your needs.

10 reasons to buy local/regional Devonshire food
Buy local food and be healthier, contribute to the rural economy and enjoy your food more. Just some of the reasons why we're happy to promote West Country food.

How is cheese made?
A quick explanation on just how cheese is made.

Events
What's on in Devon and around the country this month?

Juicing Recipes
These recipes come from Soy Quick who make juicers. Lots of ideas on how to get 5 a day and a wealth of vitamins into your home made juices.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Forced Rhubarb - available February and March
Really interesting things about forced rhubarb and the few families left in the UK who grow and nurture it.

Thinking of a Wedding or Party Cheese Cake?
Cheese cakes are a great alternative to a wedding cake. If you're getting married or have a big birthday or anniversary, we can provide a memorable and delicious cheese cake for your special day. Find out more.

This month's free deliveries in....
Tell your friends and nominate a community for free delivery (up to 15 miles only) and no minimum order.

Book a Cheese & Wine or Local Food Tasting Party w
We had such fun with our neighbours and friends this month, we're offering the experience of food tasting, on a commercial basis. If you want to try some English Wine, have fun (nothing pretentious!) and eat some great cheeses with your friends, family or work colleagues, give us a call.

Price Check Jan 07
See if you still save more than money with The Local Food Company - compared with Sainsbury and Waitrose. Save almost 13.5% from buying from The Local Food Company and save carbon, time and energy!

English Wine - find out more
English Wine is no longer considered a joke. The irony of global warming has led to warmer weather in the UK, better grapes and naturally better wine. We need not now leave kgs of carbon in our atmosphere to transport wines from around the world to your table. Coming soon - The Local Food Company English Wine Favourites. Read more about what we've learned about English Wine.

Organic, unhomogenised milk... Why buy it?
Is it worth the bit extra? What's unhomogenised milk and is organic really better for you? Simon reports what he's found out this month.

Seasonal Recipes
Really easy recipes for busy people who like seasonal food! To be developed over the coming year, month by month, with our seasonal food section. Please do send us your seasaonal and easy recipes.

Just for holiday makers
If you'd like some information about where to stay and what to do, good places to eat, read here.

Customer Prize draw winner
Register, log in or buy online and you will automatically be entered into our competition and receive our e-news letter. Prize draw each first of month.

Goose Xmas Recipe
Hugh’s roast goose breast with roast roots, apple sauce and gravy

Pesticide guide - save money and eat healthy
In our commitment to share good food with those on all incomes, we bring you a most fantastic guide - find out which fruit and vegetables you need to avoid and which you can "get away" with not buying organic - the secret is out. Reproduced from Environmental Working Group.

Organic on a budget
Suzanne Bryson, of the World respected Institute for Optimum Nutrition, an independent charity, says: "We're convinced organic food is safer and more nutritious, and is worth the extra money... The purer the food, the healthier we are likely to be." If you're eating on a budget, here's some advice so you can know which food to buy organic and which you can convert to later.

Seasonal ideas for Autumn
Some ideas for eating well using seasonal food available and at its best in Autumn.

Local Food - what do people really think?
Read a food article about local food and what people really think about it and food miles.

Local food Christmas Turkeys
Find out more about Christmas turkeys from Devon,turkey breeds, a really simple cooking suggestion and a stuffing recipe. Also information about ordering and delivery or our organic and free range Devon turkeys.

How do I store Cheese?
Need some advice on how to store cheese? This advice is written by Rachel Cummins based upon advice from Rick Stein and specialist cheese producers.

Tell me what food is seasonal now
Find out month by month what is likely to be sourced from the UK and help keep food miles low. You will also be likely to pay less as food will have travelled less far and be widely available.

The cost to the environment of moving food around
Ten Things You Should Know About The True Costs Of Food Transportation And The Environment

Organic Food Sales Grow - why?
2 out of 3 British shoppers choose organic products at least now and again. Even more than half of those who live on the lowest incomes are eating more and more organic food. Sales for organic, free-range and fairtrade food this year is set to rise to over £2 billion (2006). Why?

Breakfast is served for Organic food fortnight
Our celebrations for organic food fortnight 2007

Why support local shops?
Read all about the reasons why rural shops and businesses should be supported. Article based upon research quoted by Friends of the Earth.

Price Check Aug 06
Check out our price comparison with Sainsbury's and Waitrose

Local or Organic?
"How local is the food I buy?" "Does organic always mean better for me and the environment?" There has been much talk in the press of late about the topics of local food and organic food, often in a context of local-v-organic. There are of course no easy answers, though local, organic food is clearly the best of both worlds.