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MOOSEMEAT & MARMALADE
We were pleased to welcome a Canadian film crew to Hurstwood Farm to film the cobnut trees and the oil processing plant, for a TV series. The series, aired in Canada and the USA, is 'Moosemeat and Marmalade'. They show the origins of food, and then film the produce being... |
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JAY RAYNER'S KITCHEN CABINET
Catherine was invited to attend a recording of Jay Rayner's 'Kitchen Cabinet' in Rochester. The panel were keen to sample Hurstwood Farm's English Walnut Oil - made from nuts grown on the farm. Responses were very positive. more... |
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Cobnut Oil - Absolutely Fabulous
Joanna Lumley was delighted to receive a gift of Hurstwood Farm Roasted Cobnut OIl and also a bottle of our Walnut Oil on a visit to Speech Day at Battle Abbey School. more... |
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COBNUT OIL IN THE 'FISH COOK BOOK 2'
We were delighted to be included in the 'Hastings & Rye Fish Cook Book 2'. This book is a treasure trove of fish recipes, and Cobnut Oil is given a whole page. Everyone agreed that the Cobnut Oil and Smoked Salmon Bruschetta were delicious - perfect for parties. This book... more... |
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BBC 'FOOD FROM BRITAIN'
The BBC filmed a piece on "Cobnuts and Cobnut Oil' for their series on 'Food From Britain'. They filmed Mr Dain playing his 'Phoenix' piano - an instrument which incorporates the latest new designs in piano technology, developed at Hurstwood Farm. He played the piano in the walnut orchard and... more... |
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South East Today at Hurstwood Farm
We were delighted to welcome Ian Palmer to the farm (some years ago now) to see the cobnut harvest. He produced a short, but interesting piece for the evening news programme. more... |
FARMING TODAY on RADIO 4
There are clearly a lot of early-risers out there ! Many people have told us they originally heard about Hurstwood Farm Cobnuts on Farming Today, when we won our Great Taste Award, several years ago now. more... |
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Kentish Cobnut Oil in the News
Having won the Great Taste Awards put Kentish Cobnut Oil in the news. An episode of 'Escape to the Country' was filmed at the farm, which showed the cobnuts being harvested, and the oil being tasted. Cobnut Oil wasused in 'Market Kitchen - Big Adventure (Good Food Channel). The chefs came... |
Stockists
Edward Lade trading as 'Nut Farms' - sells at Chelsea Saturday market, Alexandra Palace market and Shipbourne market Alexander Hunt, trading as 'Potash Farms' sells via his website and at many Farmers Markets and special events in the Kent area more... |
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HARVEST TIME
As the cobnuts on the trees are turn from green to golden, preparations are being made for the harvest, which begins towards
the end of September. Harvest time is a very labour-intensive
period on the farm. Let's hope the sun shines for us. more... |
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FRESH COBNUTS
Fresh cobnuts are a seasonal treat only available for a few short weeks, and if we are able to offer these via our website, we will do so. more... |
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NUTS IN SHELL FOR CHRISTMAS
Most of our cobnuts are de-husked and then dried, so they can be
enjoyed over a longer period than fresh cobnuts. These dried nuts are available in major supermarkets in time for Christmas. In order to produce oil from the cobnuts, Mr Dain designed and
developed a nut cracking and shelling machine.
Once... more... |