The British BBQ has almost become a parody of itself with an endless array of jokes and clichés poking fun at our willingness to persevere, endeavouring to cook our food outside whatever the weather.
Read MoreThe sun shining, a blanket on the ground and nothing but blue skies – all of this made better with the simple addition of a few cold cuts, some farmhouse cheddar, a rustic loaf and a bottle of wine. Sounds great, doesn’t it?
Read MoreSwillington Farm is delighted to be taking part in the Leeds Indie Food Festival and we’ve come up with some delicious collaborations with some of Leeds’ best chefs and venues.
Read MoreAs winter turns to spring the farm comes to life and the first arrivals are already here including the first calf of Swillington’s new herd of British White Cattle; Cleo.
Read MoreAs many of you may have read, or maybe even participated in, last week was Meat Free Week which just so happened to coincide with National Butchers’ Week – what a dilemma!
Read MoreAs it’s Valentine’s we thought we’d give you some ideas for hearty fare using a delicious traditional cut, the heart.
Read MoreThis weekend doesn’t just bring with it the opportunity for us to be lazy; it also signals the beginning of National Breakfast Week. This annual campaign champions the importance of a good breakfast to start the day – something I’m sure we can all get behind.
Read MoreIn a rare guest post, Nic and Tanya discuss hedge laying, getting close to nature and the animals who offered a helping hoof.
Read MoreWe are now delighted to be able to give you more control over your meatboxes and the cuts that go into them. It’s never been easier to sign up for a regular Meat Box direct from the farm.
Read MoreSo, you’ve just collected your turkey and the rest of your Christmas Dinner from Swillington Farm. Now what? You’ve watched countless TV chefs do Christmas; recommending utterly bizarre turkey cooking methods and each suggesting differing cooking times and ‘secret’ tips, but do any of them really make all that difference?
Read MoreChristmas cards sent, tree up, presents wrapped it must nearly be time to collect the dinner from Swillington Farm. We're busy plucking, butchering and stuffing and your Christmas meat is nearly ready to collect.
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite like a real tree at Christmas time; choosing your own, packing it in the car, getting it home and decorating it with lights and ornaments and best of all – the smell. That’s the smell of Christmas isn’t it?
Read MoreOn the 1st December the city will come together to celebrate Leeds' best food and drink at the first ever Leeds Food & Drink Awards. It’s even more exciting for us as our very own Ed Cartwright has been shortlisted for the Food Hero award.
Read MoreIf you want to support local producers this winter, then why not try switching to locally made sausages this month as part of National Sausage Week? That's right, this week is dedicated to the great British banger - and I'm sure you'll agree it's well worthy of such an accolade.
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