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the artisan kitchen

Many of us have recipes we return to each season, the ones that began as small experiments with flavour or something foraged, and over time became familiar and loved.

The makers we meet often speak of those first experiments too, when the scent of something new filled the kitchen and a small batch became the beginning of their craft. 

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Lovingly Artisan Bakery

In this episode, I meet Catherine Connor, co-founder of the Lovingly Artisan bakery, in Cumbria. Together with her husband Aidan Monks, they have built a business rooted in care — for their craft, for their customers, and for the ingredients they use.

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Artisan Food & Drink Products

A handpicked edit of artisan food and drink products we’ve discovered and love. 

Explore and shop directly from these inspiring artisan brands.

Wild Knapp Gin 41% 50cl bottle

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Wild Knapp Gin 41% 50cl bottle

By Hay Distillery

Luxury Hot Chocolate

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Luxury Hot Chocolate

By Lottie Shaw's

60% Drinking Chocolate Box

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60% Drinking Chocolate Box

By Rio Nuevo

Sourdough & Salt 66% Mini Bar

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Sourdough & Salt 66% Mini Bar

By Pump Street Chocolate

Venezuelan Black Cacao

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Venezuelan Black Cacao

By Willie's Cacao

from the journal

Hand of Fatima

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Hand of Fatima

Fatima’s journey from health hurdles to culinary discoveries paints a picture of life’s lemons turned into zesty lemonade (or should we say, olive oil?).

Her tale is a heart-warming blend of culture, cuisine, and the cuddles of motherhood, seasoned with the sunny smiles of Greece and the nurturing spirit of her family’s legacy.

This is the story of Hand of Fatima Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

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Warwickshire Gin

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Warwickshire Gin Company

Nestled in the historic town of Leamington Spa, founder Dave Blick has built a distillery rooted in the curious stories the town holds.

In 2018 he began weaving his love of history and the local legends of Warwickshire and crafted a truly local gin. Here’s Dave’s story.

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Breakin’Bread

This is the story of Founder Angelica Christiansson and how Breakin’Bread evolved from a humble Swedish family recipe, to being shared with friends and now enjoyed by many.

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Sweet + Wild

Sweet + Wild creates indulgent, award-winning hand-made indulgent treats crafted with care in Frome, Somerset, for the planet and the people who enjoy them. This week in the Journal, we explore founder Teddie Faulds’ inspiring journey and her dedication to sustainability, community, and the joy of good food.

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The Dorset Ginger Company

Some founders start with a plan. Others start with a product they can’t live without.
For Nick & Timi Good, the couple behind The Dorset Ginger Company, it was a bottle of fiery, comforting ginger elixir that led to a leap neither of them expected. When the business behind their go-to remedy was about to close, they did more than stock up, they bought it.

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