New Pheasant Recipe

Hello -


So there's a new festive recipe that'll be available as of this Saturday which I hope you'll enjoy -


Pheasant, Butternut Squash, Sage and Walnut.


This will be taking the place of the Chicken, Lemon, Red Onion and New Potato recipe - time for a change I think!


Naturally it'll be available in single, double and family size tins - bear this in mind when placing orders for Christmas!


This means that the current pie recipe selection is as follows:


1. Chuck Steak, Light Ale, Carrot and Mushroom
2. Smoked Gammon, Spiced Apple and Honey Roast Parsnip
3. Pheasant, Butternut Squash, Sage and Walnut
4. Oxford Blue, Caramelised Onion and Broccoli (v)

December Market Dates

Hello,

Time seems to be passing very quickly at the moment - it's hard to believe that December is almost upon us! The markets are particularly nice at this time of year as people gradually build up towards Christmas, so if you haven't visited the markets recently then I'd recommend you pop down around now - you'll also get much better quality, locally produced and cheaper meat and veg than at any supermarket! You'd be surprised at how many potential Chistmas gifts are available also...

Pies are clearly popular now too, so please get in touch over the Christmas period so I can reserve/home deliver what you need in order to avoid disappointment - just an email or phone call will do. I'll be delivering right up until Christmas Eve. Please take note of the special midweek Christmas markets below, on the 22nd and 23rd Dec. There are no markets running between Christmas and New Year, so  post-Christmas I wont be at market until January 8th, although  WILL be available for frozen pie delivery - dependant on stock, just give me a call.

Finally, there'll be a special new Christmas recipe introduced over the next week or two - but more on that later!

James


DECEMBER MARKET DATES:


Sat. DEC 4th: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, DEC 5th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, DEC 11th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, DEC 12th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat. DEC 18th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, DEC 19th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Weds, DEC 22nd: PIMLICO (Special Christmas Market 9am-12pm)

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Thurs, DEC 23rd: QUEENS PARK (Special Christmas Market 10am-1pm)

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

November's Farmers Markets

Hello,

Winter's almost upon us - the leaves are turning, cold sunny days and crisp, sharp winds. What better time to have a pie! Clearly others feel the same way, it's great to see so many people at the stall. Bear us in mind when organising your family Christmas - Family pies are perfectly effortless for Christmas Eve and Boxing Day!

See you at market...

James

Here are our November market dates:


Sat. Nov 6th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Nov 7th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, Nov 13th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, Nov 14th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat. Nov 20th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Nov 21st: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, Nov 27th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, Nov 28th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

October's Farmers Market Dates

Hello,


Here are the dates for the October Farmers Markets. Don't forget that you can get in touch if you want pies reserved or delivered to your home - always a good solution to avoid disappointment!


See you soon


James


Sat. Oct 2nd: PARLIAMENT HILL 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Oct 3rd: MARYLEBONE 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sun, Oct 9th: QUEENS PARK


http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat, Oct 10th: PIMLICO 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sat. Oct 16th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Oct 17th: MARYLEBONE


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sun, Oct 23rd: QUEENS PARK 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat, Oct 24th: PIMLICO 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sat. Oct 30th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, Oct 31st: MARYLEBONE 


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

New recipes and old favourites for autumn....

Hello,

I hope everybody had a wonderful summer! September sees the return of 'Pie Season' to the calender, so for me at least, this is where the fun really starts....

We have a new Steak, Light Ale and Mushroom Pie on the menu as of tomorrow, so bear this in mind when coming to market over the next few weeks!

A few requested favourites are making a return for now too - so hope you enjoy them.

The current autumnal recipes are as follows:

1. Steak, Light Ale and Mushroom
2. Smoked Gammon, Spiced Apple and Honey Roast Parsnip
3. Roast Chicken with Lemon, Mustard, Red Onion and Maris Peer
4 Oxford Blue, Caramelised Onion and Broccoli (v)

Best Wishes

James

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Summer Pudding

Hello!

For the final three weekends I'm trading this summer before I go on my break, I thought it would be nice to make a much-loved family favourite pudding to sell alongside the pies. So Summer Pudding will be making a fleeting and welcome appearance at the markets as of Saturday.  They will be sold in the individual 'single' size pie tins, so should be considered to be either a large single portion or two small portions. 

The Summer Puddings will be taking the place of the Minced Beef and Onion pies, which although have been thoroughly well received over the past 5 months, are due a rest. I'm sure that the recipe will make an appearance in the future at some stage....

So the recipes for the final 3 weeks are as follows:

1. Braised Lamb Shanks with Orange,  Ginger, Haricot Beans and Parsley

2. Griddled Aubergine and Courgette with Toasted Pinenuts, Fresh Goats Cheese and Roast Cherry Tomato

3. Roast Chicken with Wholegrain Mustard, Garlic, Lemon, Red Onion and Maris Peers

4. Summer Pudding

Hope to see you at market!

James

August/September Market Dates

Hello -

So the summer is fully upon us. The kids have broken up from school and people are leaving London for their holidays - the markets are definitely quieter... so particular thanks to those people who come to the markets over July and August  - it's a rich bonanza of pickings for those that do! The summer berries are being snapped up as well as the best cherries you're ever likely to try.

I'll be spending some time away from the markets over the end of August and the beginning of September - I'm off on my own annual break, reconnecting with neglected family and friends whilst also looking into progressing the business further next year. I'll be freezing a load of family size pies over that period so if anyone has any emergencies I will be able to deliver whilst stocks last. My recommendation is to buy extra when at market!

The recipes will have changed to the suit the autumn months by the time I return to market, so keep an eye out! Regulars will be happy to hear that the Spiced Gammon with Apple Juice and Honey Roast Parsnip recipe will be back...


Sat. July 31st: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Aug 1st: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, Aug 7th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Aug 8th: QUEENS PARK


http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat, Aug 14th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, Aug 15th: MARYLEBONE


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat. Aug 21st: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Aug 22nd: QUEENS PARK
http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat, August 28th: N/A

Sun, August 29th: N/A

Sat, Sept 4th: N/A

Sun, Sept 5th: N/A

Sat, Sept 11th: N/A

Sun, Sept 12th: N/A


Sat, Sept 18th: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, Sept 19th: MARYLEBONE


http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, Sept 25th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

 
Sun, Sept 26thth: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


See you at market!

James

July Market Dates

Hello -


It's great to see people are still very much into potted pies even though it is now very much summer! The new recipes seem to be being very well received, all the feedback is very welcome. I can reassure those that are disgruntled as to the whereabouts of the Gammon, Apple and Parsnip recipe - it will be back on in the autumn!


I'm sorry to say the second week of July I will not be at market. I have some very important engagements to attend to which require the use of the van. I am able to provide home deliveries to people living in Pimlico/Queens Park on the first weekend of July (3rd and 4th) and the third weekend (17th and 18th) if necessary, so please get in touch if so. Apologies! 


Here are the Market Dates

Sat. July 3rd: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, July 4th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, June 12th: N/A


Sun, June 13th: N/A


Sat. July 17th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, July 18th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, July 24th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, July 25th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp




See you at market!


James

New Summer Recipes

Hello,

I hope everybody has been enjoying the weather! It's been 27/28 degrees in London and absolutely sweltering at the farmers markets - good to see potted pies are still popular at this time of year!

However it's time for a change for the summer as far as recipes are concerned, with the Gammon and Oxford Blue pie taking a back seat until the autumn, although The Beef recipe will be on for a few more weeks, so come and try it before it goes! Good news - the chicken recipe will continue undisturbed throughout the year.

The new recipes are as follows:

1. BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH ORANGE AND HARICOT BEANS

Slow cooked shanks with carrot, celery and onion and garlic simmered with fresh orange juice and zest, roast chicken stock, white wine and haricot beans. It has a very citrus-y lightness that works really well...

2. GRIDDLED SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH LEMON, ROAST GARLIC AND GOATS CHEESE

Griddled Aubergine and Courgette with roasted garlic and cherry tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, toasted pine nuts and goats cheese.

See you at the market!

James

June Market Dates

Hello all,

Thanks to those who've been to visit over the past month - it's been great to see you all. There'll be a few new recipes coming up over the next few weeks...

Here are they dates for the June Markets. How time flies.... There were 5 weekends in May, which means that when the markets start in June, we'll be returning to Parliament Hill and Marylebone again for the first weekend - twice in a row on consecutive weekends. Sorry to our customers at Pimlico and Queens Park!

Sat. June 5th: PARLIAMENT HILL


http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, June 6th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, June 12th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, June 13th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat. June 19th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, June 20th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, June 26th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, June 27th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Family Pies

Hello,

We will now be selling 'Family Pies' at our Farmers Markets! These are three times the size of the double portion pies, and designed to feed roughly six people. They cost £17.95, and we will refund £1.50 on return of the tin.

I will take a limited amount to the markets but if you want to order one specifically, then get in touch by phone or email and we'll take things from there. All the current recipes are available for the Family Pies. Home delivery on Saturday and Sunday afternoons is now available after the markets close - I leave at around 3pm at all markets aside from Pimlico, when I leave at 2pm. Delivery charges may apply depending on location and quantity so bear that in mind - you can alway stock up the freezer!

James

May Markets

Hello,

Here are the dates and locations for May's Markets.

A big thanks also to all those who have come and visited the stall over the past month - the support has been much appreciated!

James


Sat. May 1st: PARLIAMENT HILL
http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, May 2nd: MARYLEBONE
http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, May 8th: PIMLICO
http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, May 9th: QUEENS PARK
http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp


Sat. May 15th: PARLIAMENT HILL
http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, May 16th: MARYLEBONE
http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, May 22nd: PIMLICO
http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp


Sun, May 23rd: QUEENS PARK
http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp
 
 
Sat. May 29th: PARLIAMENT HILL
http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp


Sun, May 30th: MARYLEBONE
http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

April's Markets

Hello,

Here are the market dates for Little Jack Horner's over April. Hopefully see you there!

James


Sat. April 3rd: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, April 4tht: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, April 10th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, April 11tht: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

Sat. April 17th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, April 18th: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp

Sat, April 24th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, April 25th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp

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Our first weekend at market

So the weekend is nearly over, and Little Jack Horners has officially completed it's first weekend at market!

Happily (and with a lot of relief) it can be confirmed that both markets, Parliament Hill on the Saturday and Marylebone on the Sunday, went pretty well. We sold almost all the pies we took along, and would have almost certainly sold out if Saturday hadn't been a wash-out. When you start selling at open-air markets, you do learn to appreciate and respect those loyal people who brave their local market when the weather is pretty dismal. It's also clearly apparent and also pretty heart-warming to see how much local markets are valued on such days.

So a special thanks to those hardened characters, and also a big thanks to everyone we met and spoke to over the past two days, and all our friends who turned up to support us.

For those who are still keen, over the next few days we will still have some pies available for sale at the Spencer Arms in Putney while stocks last. The contact details are available on the website.

Next weekend, we'll be visiting Pimlico Market on the Saturday and Queens Park Market on the Sunday, so hopefully we'll see you there.

James

Little Jack Horner's will soon be open for business!!!!

I'm very happy to announce that Little Jack Horner's Ltd will soon be open for business!

We will be starting off proceedings tentatively, in order to find our feet over the first few weeks. Nevertheless, I'm quietly hopeful that it will be a well received success!

Our first four pie recipes are as follows:

1. Spiced Gammon in Apple Juice, Honey Roast Parsnip
2. Minced Beef and Onion
3. Broccoli, Caramelised Onion and Oxford Blue
4. Roast Chicken, Lemon, Red Onion and Potato

Our pies being seasonal, the recipes will change accordingly. As soon as a new pie is being prepared to hit the markets, It'll be posted here first.

As you know from reading the information on the website, we will be selling our pies at London Farmers Markets. We will be venturing far and wide over the capital to test the popularity of the pies, rotating between four locations in all - Parliament Hill, Marylebone, Pimlico and Queens Park. These are all Saturday and Sunday markets. The dates are as follows, with the website location details beneath:




Sat. March 20th: PARLIAMENT HILL

http://www.lfm.org.uk/parliament_hill.asp

Sun, March 21st: MARYLEBONE

http://www.lfm.org.uk/mary.asp


Sat, March 27th: PIMLICO

http://www.lfm.org.uk/pimlico.asp

Sun, March 28th: QUEENS PARK

http://www.lfm.org.uk/queens.asp



After this, the dates will repeat themselves in a MONTHLY order NOT alternate weekends, so weekends 1 and 3 and 5 of each month will always be Parliament Hill and Marylebone. Weekends 2 and 4 will always be Pimlico and Queens Park. Sometimes there are 4 weekends in a month, Sometimes there are 5. Check the "This Weekends Markets" section to the right of this message if you are unsure... Hope that wasn't too complicated! If there are any changes to the market locations in the distant future, it will be posted here as soon as we know.

Of course we will also be selling our pies at the Spencer Arms as well, the location of our kitchens on the Lower Richmond Road in Putney. Please pop down for a visit, it's a lovely warm pub with great staff. It has Black Sheep on tap too. Find the address on our websites contact page if need be.

We cannot wait to meet our customers, and really hope that you enjoy our food! As we gain experience, a home delivery service will be established, so bear that in mind...

Get in touch if there's anything further you'd like to know!

Best Wishes,

James

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