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Holly And The Ivy Christmas 2009 Competition NOW ON-LINE

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:05:12 +0100

Enter our FREE to enter competition to win a Holly And The Ivy Christmas Basket by answering a few simple questions via our WEB Site Competition Form.

Good LUCK !!!!!!

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HOLLY AND THE IVY Quince, Crab Apple & Medlar Jelly Available

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:28:46 +0200

Did you see BBC1 Program on tonight 22nd October "Country Wide" with Paul Heiney had an article on Medlar & Quince Jelly production in Essex. Holly And The Ivy would like to remind our customers that we have been producing both of these products for the past 4 years using locally grown produce and have a good supply of this years crop ready for sale. We also have a supply of Crab Apple Jelly as well.

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2009 New Season Crab Apple Jelly Now Available

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:19:18 +0200

We would like to inform our customers that we now have in stock the 2009 New Season Crab Apple Jelly

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Christmas Products Now Available

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:37:50 +0200

Christmas products are now available from Holly And The Ivy via our ON-Line Sho, Food Festivals and Farmers Markets

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New additions to the Chilli Range of products

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:34:07 +0200

STOP PRESS !!!!

New additions to the Chilli range of products which are HOT Red Onion Marmalade, HOT Apricot And Beetroot Chutney and HOT Beetroot & Mint Chutney.

Dont forget to come and see us at the Lakeland Chilli Festival 15th - 16th August 2009

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LIN ASKED FOR SECOND YEAR TO DEMO AT LUDLOW FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:02:06 +0200

It doesn't seem like 12 months have past since I was last asked by Beth (Ludlow Food & Drink Festival Organiser) if I would do a cooking demonstration for the 2008 Festival. Last year I did the cooking demonstration in the Corve Street "Fringe" Cooking Marque this year I will doing my unusual cooking demonstration in the castle on the main stage on Saturday 12th September at 15:45. Recipes are still under wraps and normal, but I can assure you that the majority of the products used in the demonstration will be locally sourced for freshness and taste.
If you are at the festival don't forget to come and see me and get your discount voucher for 10% discount on Holly And The Ivy products used during the demo.

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HOLLY AND THE IVY LAUNCHES THE LIMITED EDITION "WAR YEARS COLLECTION"

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:39:20 +0200

One advantage of being a small handmade producer of preserves is that you get to meet a wide variety of people of all ages, who most of the time always have a chat about your products and the old saying "this is just like my mother used to make" is often heard.
As regulars to this WEB Site knows I have always liked listening to peoples stories and even ideas for new preserves often emerge. Last week was no exception I was attending our regular Farmers Market at Leamington Spa as normal when one one of my now regular 80 year old customer came to seem me to purchase as normal her 2 pots of preserves. Audrey (a spritely 79 year old) every month like clockwork purchases a Seville Marmalade and a Strawberry Jam (infact I get it ready for her before she comes at about 9:30 in the morning) came clutching a brown paper bag in her hands which she gave to me saying "This used to belong to my late mother and I believe you should have it". On opening the bag I found inside an old recipe booklet printed by the British Government Ministry Of Food during WW2 containing recipes for various items including "preserves" which made use of the limited availability of products during the war years.
On reflection after she left my stall and looking through the booklet that Audrey gave me I felt very touched that she had given this obviously treasured booklet to me and decided then that I would produce a very limited selection of items from this booklet to show my appreciation.
Therefore I will be producing 4 items from this vintage booklet produced by the Ministry Of Food which will be a Parsley Honey (This being a substitute for real Honey), Green Bean Chutney, Orange And Apple Marmalade & the old favourite Apple Chutney.
These items will only be produced in 45ml jars and will sell as part of our "45ml Pick And Mix Selection" at £1:20 each or 2 for £2:00

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HOLLY AND THE IVY LAUNCHES THE "TASTY CLUB"

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:20:19 +0200

The "Tasty Club" has evolved through customers saying it would be a good idea if you did a similar thing to a "Wine Club" showcasing a selection of new and tried preserves instead of wines.
Wine Clubs are to be found almost everywhere in the world in places where wines are made, SO we have introduced a Preserve Club showcasing handmade preserves made by me in Birmingham with local produce where possible.
Click HERE for further details of how to join

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New Range Of Products Designed For The Chilli Lovers Of The World

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:05:47 +0200

Holly And The Ivy through customer requests have created a complete range of diverse preserves totally based on "Chillies" from around the world.

The current range of 8 preserves range from the very mild Jelopeno Chilli to the "Naga".

These are available on 45ml and 110ml jars from Farmers Markets we attend, Food Show Events and via our ON-Line Shop.

The range will be added to constantly, so please check our WEB Site at www.hollyandtheivy.co.uk for latest products available.

NB Although the "Naga" is currently the HOTTEST CHILLI available in our range we have luckely been able to secure a shipment of the "HOTEST CHILLI IN THE WORLD THE DORSET NAGA" which will be available mid to late August 2009

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Holly And The Ivy to launch their new "Fresh Chilli Preserve" selction at Ludlow Food And Drink Festival in September

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:52:22 +0200

Holly And The Ivy would liek to announce that they will be launching a complete new selection of Chilli Preserves made from Chillies from a British Grower in the South Of England at the Ludlow Food Festival 2009.

The exact make-up of the selection is still under close wrapps, but what we can say at this time is that the selection of 8 "Fresh Chilli Preserves" will have chilli ratings from mild through to the famous Dorset Naga (which holds the record to be the hottest chilli in the world).

These products WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL THE FESTIVAL IN SEPTEMBER DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE FRESH CHILLIES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TILL THEN.

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"CHILLI" SAVORY JAM'S AND CHUTNEYS PROVING GREAT HIT WITH CUSTOMERS

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:55:02 +0200

Their has been considerable amount of customer interest in the "EXTRA HOT" accompaniment for cold meats ect that has been produced by us.

I can now say 2 months on since we created the original 2 preserves that the “Chilli” range products have been going extremely well, in fact you might be interested to know we are increasing the range and have only this week produced the first batch of a “Mango and Scotch Bonnet Chutney”.

Currently we are producing the Scotch Bonnet Savory Jam,Green Pepper & Jalapeno Jelly and the new addition of the Mango & Scotch Bonnet Chutney. These are available from our regular FM's and food shows we are attending in 45ml and 110ml jars.

Later on in the year we have secured a supply of 8 Chillies from a Dorset Chilli grower and intend to produce for the Ludlow Food & Drink Festival in September a “Chilli Pack” which will contain preserves made from the 8 Chillies produced by them. This range of preserves will go from a very "mild" heat at one end of the scale to the the famous “Dorset Naga” which as you might know is the hottest Chilli in the world.

Keep an eye on this BLOG for further details

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HOLLY AND THE IVY GET ALLOCATED STALL AT PRESTIGE ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL 2009

Sun, 31 May 2009 06:28:31 +0200

Holly And The Ivy have just been informed by the organising committee Of the prestige Abergavenny Food Festival that they have successfully been selected to attend the 2009 festival in September.

Therefore Holly And The Ivy will be attending the festival on Saturday & Sunday 19th - 20th September 2009

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Win a £50:00 Basket Of Holly And The Ivy Preserves

Thu, 21 May 2009 20:29:21 +0200

Fill out a simple form on our WEB Site and you could be the winner of a £50:00 basket of Holly And The Ivy Preserves

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LINS NEW "SCOTCH BONNET" SAVORY JAM HITS THE STREET

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:44:54 +0200

I have a considerable amount of customer interest in a "HOT" accompaniment for cold meats ect that was advertised on an afternoon cooking programme a few weeks ago. I was told that the recipe was one created by a well know television chief and was produced mainly using "Scotch bonnet" Chillies.

Always up for a challenge (as my regular customers know) I have produced a "Savoury Jam" based on Tomato and Scotch Bonnet Chillies with added spices and Balsamic Vinegar which I believe will appeal to the majority of customers who like a very HOT relish with their meats.

This new product will be available for purchase at Harbourne FM from the 11th April and from our stand at the 2009 Chester Food & Drink Festival which will be held from the 11th - 13th April at Chester Racecourse.

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FRESH Applewood Smoked Garlic, Red Chillies And Root Ginger Available

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:33:46 +0100

We have been selling Freshley Smoked Applewood Garlic Bulbs for some time now at Farmers Markets & Show we have been attending during 2008. 3 weeks ago a valued customer asked us if we smoked Red Chilli and Root Ginger as they had found some of this in France last year while on holiday.

Always up for a challenge we smoked some large Red Chillies and Root Ginger and to our supplise sold out at last weeks Farmers Market.

More will be smoked for Harbourne Farmers market this weekend and alos available from our ON-Line shop at www.hollyandtheivy.co.uk !!

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New Fruit Jams with Belgium Chocolate from Holly And The Ivy Especially For Easter !!

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:33:11 +0100

Holly And The Ivy have after a comment from a regular customer at Moseley Farmers Market a Strawberry Jam made with fresh Strawberrys and Belgium Chocolate, Bananna and Belgium Chocolate, Lime, Coconut and Belgium Chocolate and finally Toffee Apple and Belgium Chocolate.

These jams are now available at the Farmers Markets we attend either as seperate jars of packed in a presentation pack. Come and taste these unusual jams for a REAL TREAT !!!!!!!!

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New Season Saville Marmalade & Jellies NOW AVAILABLE

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:51:31 +0100

Holly And The Ivy would like to remind our customers that the NEW SEASON Saville Orange Marmalade & Jellies are now available

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Holly And The Ivy to attend new Farmers Market venue in Stourbridge

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:46:57 +0100

Holly And The Ivy are pleased to announce that from the 3rd Saturday in February and then evey 3rd Saturday onward we will be attending the new Farmers Market that will be taking place in Stourbridge from 9:00 to 14:00.

Location of the market will be be in Church Street ajasent to the clock

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MOSELEY FARMERS’ MARKET IS NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:55:40 +0100

Holly And The Ivy are more than delighted to hear and be part of Moseley farmers market which has been declared the National Urban Farmers’ Market of the Year. The title comes from The National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association (FARMA) who certify farmers’ markets across the UK, ensuring that all the produce is sold by the producers who make it themselves locally. The decision was announced on Tuesday 11 November at the FARMA national conference in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The judges felt Moseley farmers' market to be an exemplary, community focused event. It is large and lively, regularly featuring more than 50 producers selling some excellent quality produce, and has become a monthly meeting point for an average 5,000 people in Birmingham's innercity suburbs.

The farmers' market operates as a voluntary-run Community Interest Group (CIC). The structure ensures that all profits from the market are given back to the local people, through investing in projects such as Moseley-in-bloom, local art displays and the 'music in the park' festival. Such campaigns are also promoted at the market.

Environmental issues are a priority. SusMo is a campaign launched last year by the market in collaboration with other community groups and local politicians to promote personal and community action for a more sustainable Moseley. The project has reduced the number of plastic bags at the market, increased awareness of recycling and energy use, and seen more customers coming on foot or by bike.

David Isgrove, Moseley farmers’ market manager, said 'This would not have been possible without the support of the whole community of Moseley and we should all be very proud to have been given the highest award possible for a Farmers’ Market. It has taken 11 years since my wife and I had the idea of starting a farmers’ market in Moseley and over 9 years since the first 7 farmers came to Moseley wondering if they were daft and it would work. We have proved that working together we can achieve far more than we would ever have thought possible… Well done Moseley!'

Sue Thomson, Quality Standards Manager for FARMA, commented, “Moseley is a fantastically lively and bustling farmers’ market. It brings together fine food, a number of groups from the surrounding community and local businesses: a remarkable achievement.”

The Farmers Market operates from the centre of Moseley village from 9:00 - 15:00 on the 4th Saturday of every month, except for december when it will be on Saturday 20th December

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New season Quince and Medler Jelly Now Available

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:42:39 +0100

New 2008 season Quince and Medler Jelly is now available from Holly And The Ivy via their WEB Site or Farmers Markets they attend in the West Midlands

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Christmas Selection Strips deemed a great success by customers

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:09:08 +0100

Holly and The Ivy lead by customer request has now produced a Christmas Selection based on their small presentation strips already produced. Always being aware of customer requests Holly And the Ivy have now produce a Christmas Selection strip which contains 4 45ml jars made up of Cranberry Sauce with Cointrou,Christmas Chutney, Merlot & Cracked Pepper and finally Cranberry & Raspberry Jam.

These Christmas strips which are proced at £5:95 are on a "limited" production run which if required should be purchased earley to avoid disapointment.

For further Christmas ideas from Holly And The Ivy please see our WEB Site at www.hollyandtheivy.co.uk

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Luxury Christmas Hampers From Holly And The Ivy

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:38:42 +0200

Let us help you take all the stress and strain out of Christmas shopping!

Whether you are looking for corporate gift ideas or personal presents, we have an array of options and appealing gift ideas to suit every taste. Ideal as corporate gifts or a treat for someone special this Christmas, our unique Christmas Hampers are unbeatable.

Treat someone special this Christmas to one of the 2 stunning Luxury Christmas Hampers now available from Holly And The Ivy. Both hampers are presented in a wicker picnic basket and contain a selection of gastronomic gourmet food treats - including a selection of handmade preserves from the Holly And The Ivy Christmas range of products, handmade Christmas Pudding, handmade Christmas Cake and in the LARGE HAMPER ONLY a 100ml bottle of Tipsage Raspberry Fruit Gin and more - these 2 superb Luxury Hampers will make someones day!

The cost of the Large Holly And The Ivy Christmas Hamper is £69:50 (excluding P&P) and the Small Holly And The Ivy Christmas Hamper is £49:50 (excluding P&P)

Please note these Christmas Hampers are available by ORDER ONLY AND FOR UK MAINLAND DELIVERY ONLY

For further Christmas ideas from Holly And The Ivy please see our WEB Site at www.hollyandtheivy.co.uk

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Holly And The Ivy to increase its range of fruit flavoured vinegars

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:08:00 +0200

Holly And The Ivy through customer requests and demand has increased it range of Fruit Flavoured vinegars that they produce throughout the year. Dependant on the seasons and harvests the fruit's available play their inevitable part in determining which fruits are available for us to create fine produce for you and therefore not all lines will be available at all times.

Fruit flavoured vinegars (available in 100ml bottles)

Blackcurrant £2.95
Blackberry £2.95
Lavender £2.95
Mango £2.95
Medlar £3.25
Pineapple £2.95
Quince £3.25
Raspberry £2.95

Herb flavoured vinegars (available in 100ml)

Garlic £2.95
Root Ginger £2.95

Fruit flavoured balsamic vinegars (available in 100ml)

Blackcurrant £3.95
Raspberry £3.95

For further details please see our WEB Site at www.hollyandtheivy.co.uk

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hollyandtheivy.co.uk location at the 2008 Ludlow Food Festival

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:35:31 +0200

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY

hollyandtheivy.co.uk will be attending the 2008 Ludlow Food Festival and can be found at the Fringe Festival Market, located halfway down Corve Street, opposite the Tesco supermarket. Come and see Lin's cooking demonstration at 15:00 in the Marquee

The Fringe features -

1)More than 25 independent producers and suppliers of quality food and drink

2)Talks and demonstrations inside the marquee

3)Hot and cold snacks, drinks and refreshments

4)Children's activities

5)Live Jazz

6)Local to Ludlow Cooking Marquee (Preserving the Seasons with Lin Whitehead. The chutney and preserve specialists Holly and the Ivy's Lin Whitehead demonstrates some seasonal recipes)15:00 Sunday.

DONT FORGET TO COME AND SEE US IF YOU BRING A PRINT OF THIS BLOG WITH YOU WE WILL GIVE YOU A 5% DISCOUNT !!!!

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Start of the Holly And The Ivy Christmas 2008 selection now available

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:39:59 +0200

Christmas 2008 if we like it or not is now approaching at a great speed therfore Holly And The Ivy have started to think about Christmas ideas for the family and friends.

We have started the 2008 selection with a small gift pack of 5 assorted 45ml Jams and Marmalades from our of handmade products. These would be a great gift to someone to use on the Christmas Day Breakfast table.

We have also included a "Hot Range" gift pack of 4 assorted Chutneys in a presentation sleeve which would be ideal accompaniment for the Christmas Night Tea.

"Old Fashioned" Christmas Puddings are also available in 2 sizes. These traditional puddings are exactly what one would expect of a traditional old fashioned pudding. It is very moist, packed with finest quality fruit and a good helping of "Christmas Cheer"

All the Christmas ideas from Holly And The Ivy are available from Farmers Markets we will be attending on the run up to Christmas or via our E-Shop.

If you would like a custom made basket or large Christmas Hamper these are made up to individuals own specification please call or E-Mail us for information.

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Start of the 2008 Christmas Selection

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:04:18 +0200

Christmas 2008 if we like it or not is now approaching at a great speed and hollyandtheivy.co.uk have started to think about Christmas ideas for the family and friends. We have started the selection with a small gift pack of 5 assorted 45ml Jams and Marmalades from the hollyandtheivy.co.uk range of handmade products that would be a great gift to someone to use on the Christmas Day Breakfast table.

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hollyandtheivy.co.uk to attend 2008 Ludlow Food Festival

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:24:21 +0200

Finally after 4 years hollyandtheivy.co.uk will be attending the prestigious Ludlow Food & Drink Festival with their range of uneque handmade Preserves and Chutneys. Lin has also been invited by the orginisers to do 2 cooking demonstrations in the main marquee demonstration kitchen. Lin commented that the dishes she will be prepering will be using as much "local" produce as possible including some of her now famous Smoked Garlic & Aubergine Chutney

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New twist to an old favourite English Pickle from hollyandtheivy.co.uk

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:22:01 +0200

After comments from a regular customer at the recent Moseley Farmers a new idea came to Lin for a twist on an old English favourite pickle. Thus PICCACHILLI was born !!!!!. Based on a best selling "Luxury Piccalilli" that hollyandtheivy.co.uk has been producing for some 2 years Piccachilli is full of the expected crunchy, chunky vegetables in a mustard sauce, but our special pickle has added ginger, cayenne and cumin as well as CHILLI. This new pickle will be available as from the 6th June at Solihull Farmers Market. COME AND SAMPLE IF YOU DARE !!!
Suitable for Vegetarians

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Try hollyandtheivy.co.uk Smoked Chillies if you DARE !!

Tue, 27 May 2008 11:19:31 +0200

Come and try our Smoked Chillies we have for sale. We now have limited amount of Green, Scotch Bonnet & Thai Red FRESH CHILLIES Smoked in Apple Wood. Smoked Chillies still have the bite you would expect, but smoking gives them a very unusual taste when used in food.

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The Ribena Harvestival 2008

Mon, 26 May 2008 09:28:01 +0200

hollyandtheivy.co.uk have been contacted by an external promotion company on behalf of Ribena regarding our availability to attend the Birmingham leg of the “Ribena Harvestival 2008” which will arrive in Victoria Square, Birmingham on the 16th /17th June 2008 from 11:00 to 15:00.
hollyandtheivy.co.uk along with 4 other “local” Farmers Market traders will have a selection of their products available for visitors to the “Ribena Harvestival 2008” to sample free of charge.
Purchases of the sampled products will not unfortunately be available for sale to the visitors, but can be purchased from our normal monthly Farmers Markets we attend or via our on-line shop which is available via our WEB Site. Please ask for details when sampling !!!!!!

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