Christmas Glazed Ham Serves: 8-10 Ingredients: 500ml cider, medium sweet works well 1 whole gammon joint (approximately 2-3 kg, unsmoked or smoked based on preference) 2 white onions, peeled and roughly chopped 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 1 small bulb garlic, cut in half 1 thumb size ginger, roughly chopped 1 celery stick, roughly [...]
Is rapeseed oil healthy? Here is a really interesting article in the Telegraph by Susanna Galton 21 October 2024 1:15pm BST There is a bit of press lately stating that seed oils are bad for you. They tend to mention uncommon (in the UK anyway) oils such as Safflower and Cotton Seed Oil. And are [...]
BBC Radio 4 - On Your Farm. 1st September 2024 “Oilseed rape is not the easiest crop for farmers to grow. It can be high risk: pests like cabbage stem flea beetle can wipe out a crop, and some pesticides which growers once relied on are now banned. However, in spite of the challenges, one [...]
Healthiest and unhealthiest oils to cook with A really interesting article from Sue Quinn at the Telegraph discussing the healthiest and unhealthiest oils to cook with. And what the experts thoughts are on Rapeseed Oil... Extracted from Telegraph 28th August 2024... Oil is the ultimate kitchen staple, used for everything from sautéing and deep frying [...]
Cotswold Gold Celebrates Prestigious 3-Star Win at the Great Taste Awards 2024 for Cotswold Whisky Butter We at Cotswold Gold are beyond thrilled to announce that our Cotswold Whisky Butter, a delectable collaboration with the Cotswolds Distillery, has been awarded an esteemed 3-star rating at the Great Taste Awards 2024. Recognised as the world’s most [...]
How to taste Rapeseed Oil Preparation Small Tasting Glasses: A shot style glass works great Room Temperature Rapeseed Oil: Rapeseed oil should be at room temperature for optimal tasting. Water and Apple Slices: Use these to cleanse your palate between tastings. Steps for Tasting Pour: Pour a small amount of rapeseed oil (about a tablespoon) [...]
Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards 2022 WINNER of Best Food Product or Producer Delighted to have won Best Food Product or Producer award, sponsored by the Royal Agricultural University, won by Cotswold Gold (Image: (C)Thousand Word Media 2022) at the Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards 2022 ‘Cotswold Gold are absolutely thrilled to receive the CLFDA [...]
For this blog we have a delicious roast potato recipe using our signature cold pressed, extra virgin rapeseed oil. This has one of the highest smoke points of all the oils which means you can heat it so it is really hot and get super crispy potatoes. Which is the whole point of a proper [...]
Here are our favourite ways to use our Hollandaise Sauce Classic Eggs Benedict: Poached eggs, British bacon, and hollandaise sauce on a toasted English muffin. Florentine Benedict: Substitute the British bacon with sautéed spinach or steamed spinach leaves. Sometimes referred to as Eggs Florentine when served without meat. Smoked Salmon Benedict: Replace the British bacon [...]
Our Brandy Butter is a traditional accompaniment to your festive sweet treats. Made with a good glug of Cognac and sweetened British Butter. Dessert Topping: Serve brandy butter as a luscious topping for warm desserts like Christmas puddings and mince pies. The buttery and boozy flavour adds a decadent touch to these classic desserts. Spreading [...]
