Tuesday, 15 January 2008

Riverford Farm Shop

We've just started getting vegetable boxes from this great place called the Riverford Farm Shop (http://www.riverfordfarmshop.co.uk/). It's absolutely wicked! The veg that we've got so far has been so fresh and tasty, and it's so easy to update the order online to include all sorts of other things...chutney, ginger, various puddings etc. The price is pretty much what you'd expect to pay at a supermarket as far as I can tell...but a little cheaper. Plus it's all locally sourced. The only problem I have with it is that the delivery time isn't specific enough - on Wednesdays, but any time on Wednesdays. Tip - if you're thinking of ordering from them, make sure you have a black recycling box, because the veg boxes fit perfectly in them incase you're not in when they call.


So, why order from here?


Good for the environment (although I suspect this one to be more complex than people make out)

Great food

Slightly cheaper

Seasonal veg, so you're encouraged to be more adventurous with you food...and more in touch with the seasons...which can be nice.

Less physical shopping

Less horrible supermarket atmosphere

Supporting small local business


Who wouldn't want to?

1 comment:

rosy marshal said...

This is very useful link and I have gone through this site it looks great and I have ordered many things from this store lets see what happens and how is the vegetables.
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