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About Emily Davenport, Head of Dairy Diary

Head of Dairy Diary; I'm passionate about producing high quality products that our customers will cherish. I'm also a mum of three and I enjoy cooking, walking, gardening and painting with my family, as well as printmaking (when I find the time!)

Celebrate World Gin Day

Gin cocktails

Celebrate World Gin Day with a Rhubarb & Custard Cocktail and a Gin & Tonic Sorbet

 

As many like me at the moment, after juggling home-school and work each day, my evenings often begin with a long sigh and a large glass of something white or red. Today, though I have a real excuse for a tipple – it’s World Gin Day!

Gin has seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years, which has unleashed the potential for micro-makers and larger-scale producers to really up their game. There is a myriad of different gins to choose from; we’re spoilt for choice.

The story of gin is a far cry from gin culture today –
A Brief Chequered History of Gin.

I look back with much nostalgia on my trip to Edinburgh Gin, where I learnt about its history and production methods, back in the days when we could enjoy a weekend escape sampling different gins.

To celebrate World Gin Day, I’m sharing with you my two favourite Dairy Diary gin recipes. Both SO easy but really tasty. Chin chin!

 

Rhubarb & Custard Cocktail & Gin & Tonic Sorbet

Rhubarb & Custard Cocktail

Gin & Tonic Sorbet

 

Keep safe and well everyone.

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The BIG Sale! Plus the Breakfast Birdwatch

#BreakfastBirdwatch

Take part in the RSPB Breakfast Birdwatch

 

With so much to think and worry about, I’ve found it particularly beneficial to really notice nature when out on our evening walks, or even just through the window.

It’s well documented that spending time in green space or bringing nature into everyday life can benefit both mental and physical wellbeing.

The RSPB has launched the Breakfast Birdwatch, which takes place between 8-9am weekdays, at a time when many of us would have been commuting to work, doing the school run, or otherwise unable to enjoy the splendour of nature, from the safety of our homes.

It is vital that nature can still be enjoyed by as many people as possible, whether keen birders, parents, children, those self-isolating or anyone else able to join in.

Click here RSPB Breakfast Birdwatch to find out more.

Check out #BreakfastBirdwatch on social media to discover what’s happening today.

 

 

Buy Favourite Garden BirdsThe Big Sale – 40% off everything!

If you need a little help identifying birds in your garden, or you just want to browse a book crammed with interesting facts and beautiful illustrations then Favourite Garden Birds is the book for you.

And right now, we have 40% off EVERYTHING so buy one for your neighbours too!

 

 

Win £50 Garden Voucher

Win a £50 Garden Voucher

And for a chance to add some extra colour to your garden why not enter our competition to win £50 garden voucher?

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Good luck!

 

 

 

Keep safe and well.

 

 

 

 

 

#BreakfastBirdwatch

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The Big (Virtual) Lunch and some good news

The big lunch

The Big (Virtual) Lunch

 

At such a difficult time, where people are struggling in so many ways, it’s heartwarming to hear of so many positive stories in local communities.

There are countless acts of community kindness in our own little village every day, but these are most memorable for me: The tiny village bakery now delivers food parcels to the elderly and vulnerable.

We found a leaflet featuring local walks on our doorstep one evening, and one local even dresses-up as Walley (from Where’s Walley?) on his daily walk so that people can spot where he is!

Now more than ever, we need to make
time for each other and say thanks.

The Big Lunch is the UK’s thanksgiving weekend for neighbours and communities; a time where people come together (virtually, of course) to celebrate community connections and get to know one another a little better.

So, let’s get the nation talking with a bite to eat and have some fun with The Big Virtual Lunch this coming weekend.

 

For details on how to hold a virtual lunch for your community take a look at the Eden Project Communities webpage

https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/your-big-virtual-lunch-pack

 

And to eat?

I would opt for something simple and delicious. You don’t want to be slaving for hours in the kitchen. Give these two recipes a try, they are quick to prepare but sooo good.

 

Sea Bass and Chocolate Fruit

 

Pan-Fried Sea Bass & Scallops with Hollandaise Sauce

Fresh Fruit with Chocolate Dip

 

Both these recipes are from our super-popular cookbook, Just for One or Two.

 

Oh, and the good news? 40% off!

Yes, for a limited time only we now have 40% off everything on our website!!!

Stock up with goodies for yourself and maybe even treat someone in your community too?

 

Keep safe and well.

 

 

 

 

 

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Help us to choose the 2022 Dairy Diary cover

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Be part of the Dairy Diary team and help us to choose the 2022 cover

 

One of the things that I love the most about my job is the loyalty and enthusiasm of our customers.

We know that you adore the Dairy Diary and it’s always a pleasure to hear your anecdotes and stories.

That’s why it’s so important to me to get you involved in its creation.

If you have just a few minutes spare, please would you fill in the brief questionnaire to choose the cover for the 2022 Dairy Diary.

 

 

As a thank you we will send a beautiful bouquet to one lucky participant

So make sure you leave your email address!

Thank you so much!

Keep safe and well.

 

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Survey link: https://surveyhero.com/c/dairy-diary-2022-cover-survey

 

 

 

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Recipe of the Week: Spring Chicken in Broth

Spring Chicken in Broth with Minted Pea Purée

Spring Chicken in Broth with Minted Pea Puree

This delicious dish is ‘spring in a bowl’.

The show-stopping flavours will make you want to cook it again and again – it really is top-notch restaurant quality.

Enjoy this recipe for two.

RECIPE

 

Just for One or Two cookbookRecipe taken from Just for One or Two cookbook

Inspiration for easy, delicious meals – the ideal cookbook for singles, couples, students and parents. The Just For One Or Two cookbook shows you how to cook delicious meals for one or two people with little effort and minimal waste.

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Recipe of the Week: Sausage & Artichoke Rolls

Sausage & Artichoke Rolls

Sausage & Artichoke Rolls

 

Sausage roll – a firm favourite with us Brits. Reputedly, Greggs (usually) sell 2.5 million every week! And when George Osborne threatened to tax them in 2012, there was a countrywide outcry until he backed down.

Encasing meat in pastry dates back to Ancient Greece, but the ‘modern’ sausage roll was created in Great Britain.

Raved about by our testers, this recipe is a delicious twist on the classic sausage roll.

Eat one or two portions and freeze the rest for a later date.

Sausage & Artichoke Rolls

RECIPE

 

JUST FOR ONE OR TWO COOKBOOKRecipe taken from Just for One or Two cookbook.

Inspiration for easy, delicious meals – the ideal cookbook for singles, couples, students and parents. The Just For One Or Two cookbook shows you how to cook delicious meals for one or two people with little effort and minimal waste.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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