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Craigies Farm Shop and Cafe Newsletter

Newsletter November 2009
Greetings! 
In my eyes winter has now officially started, the last of our farm students finished on Friday and the last strawberry was picked and sold last week.  No more strawberries for me until I pick the first of the crop next May.
 
STV's Hour Show were filming in the shop on Friday with the four finalists for their Apprentice Chef competition and Sue Lawrence.  It was great speaking to the finalists and hearing about the passion and knowledge they have for local produce.  The final will be shown on Monday 23rd on STV. 
 
Check out the special offer on our Saxon Potatoes, below.
This is the best time to stock up on spuds for Christmas!
 
Next time you are in the shop have a look at our new 'Jam Kitchen' labels, tell us what you think of them.
Christmas Tasting
 
Half way through November and Christmas looming, Christmas orders are coming in fast and furious!  If you have not put your Christmas order in yet why not come along to one of our Christmas tasting?
Saturday 21st November
Sunday 22nd November
or
 Sunday 29th November
 
We will have Turkey, trimmings, chocolate, and lots more for you to sample.  We will also be on hand to give you any guidance you may need in filling out your order form.
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Cheese and Wine evening
We held one of these evenings last year and it was a very successful and enjoyable evening.
The evening is all about enjoying good food and wine whilst making new friends. 
The evening is based around some of Craigie's homemade food, our kitchen crew will be on hand to give you some great catering tips for Christmas. 
We will also have a wine expert to help you taste and enjoy some great wines, giving you tips on what to serve at Christmas time. 
 
We are holding our next one on the evening of Wednesday 9th December at 7pm at Craigie's.  
Tickets are priced at just £15 per person, this includes all food and drink.
 
Buy your tickets in the shop or email me now -
 
Extension Update
The builders are certainly making progress now, the roof is on, most of the sides are now up and the floor has been laid!  The joiners will be here on Monday morning to start work on the internal walls and ceilings.
It is really exciting to see it all take shape, lets see what they can do in the next two weeks!
What's new?
We have been cramming lots of new products into the shop in preparation for Christmas.
 
The Walnut Tree gift boxes, Berry Scrumptious Chocolate, Dip Nation chunky dips, Bay Tree cooking sauces, Heatherslaw Bakery Christmas products ................and the list goes on! 
 
 Come along to a tasting day (see above) to try the above and more out.
Craigie's increase staffing by 50!

One of the busiest members of our team is our hens!  Customers literally have to wait for the hens to lay an egg.  Fifty Rhode Rock pullets (pullet is a young hen) arrived on Friday.  This morning we got the first eggs from them, they are a bit smaller at the moment but the egg size will increase.  It is very unusual to get eggs so quickly, just goes to show that we look after all of our employees very well at Craigie's and they have settled in very quickly!! 

 
We hope to see you up at the shop and cafe soon. 
 
Date for your diary - Santa is visiting Craigie's on Sunday 6th December, we are honored to be one of his first engagements!
 
Regards
John
Craigie's Farm Shop and Cafe
 
 

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Christmas Tasting
Cheese and Wine evening
Extension Update
What's new?
More staff at Craigie's
 
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Dirty Carrots only 99p/kg 
 
Our homemade Cranberry Sauce only £2.49/jar
 
Have you tried our homemade chicken liver pate?
Only £2.99/tub
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Floor being laid.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SAXON POTATOES 
Pay only £1 for a 5kg bag or £3.75 for a 25kg bag!!  That is from 15p/kg or 7p/lb that is cheap as chips!
Due to the great value of this offer it is only valid on and between Mon 17th and Thurs 19th Nov 2009
Offer ONLY valid on SAXON potatoes.  May not be used in conjunction with any other discount offer.
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