A very quick recipe blog for you today. If you happen to have half an hour to spare, and 12 eggs lying around, give this custard tart recipe a try!  There are only five ingredients (ok, so the pastry is ready made, but you can make your own if you’re feeling adventurous!) and its really easy.  Look out for the SCO label on your eggs - if its there, you can guarantee that your eggs will have been laid in Scotland. 

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Wendy

Hearty congratulations to the stallholders, visitors and organisers of Haddington Farmer’s market, in helping the market along to its 10th birthday!  The market began a decade ago on a sunny April morning, and has gone from strength to strength ever since.  Not only has the reputation of the market grown, its popularity has too – with many locals (and not so locals) enjoying the fine produce of East Lothian’s farmers and producers. 

Produce available at the market includes the best of cheeses, honey, ice cream, tomatoes and vegetables, combined with farmhouse baking, jams and preserves. You can also get your hands on cider, liqueurs, apple juice, raspberry and blaeberry bouvrage, cream, butter and handmade crafts from soaps to floral planters.   As well as this fantastic local produce there are cooking demonstrations, free tastings and live music by the Haddington Pipe band. 

The market is situated in a pedestrian area on Court Street, Haddington, with good parking close by.   It operates from 9am – 1pm on the last Saturday of every month.  Pop down next Saturday morning, 24th April, to join in the celebrations!

Wendy

Over the Easter weekend there are a number of Farmers’ markets taking place across Scotland. Many have special Easter activities for children lined up, as well as the usual top quality produce.  Details are below. 

Saturday 3 April

Aberdeen - Belmont Street                        9am-5pm
Ayr - Kyle Centre Car Park                         9am-1pm
Bishopbriggs - Crowhill Rd                        10am-2pm
Campbeltown - Royal Hotel Yard           10am-1pm
Crossford - Overton Farm                          10am-3pm
Edinburgh - Castle Terrace                        9am-2pm
Glasgow - Queen’s Park                               10am-2pm
Milngavie - Douglas Street                         10am-2pm
Langholm – Eskdale Sports Centre         9am-1pm
Montrose – Town House Car Park          9.30am-1pm
Perth – King Edward Street                       9am-2pm
St Andrews – Argyle St Car Park             9am-1pm
Stornoway – Point Street                          9am-1.30pm

Sunday 4 April

Loch Lomond Shores                                 10am-3pm

Please visit www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk for more information.   

Wendy