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The Unmatched Taste of Heritage Breed Meat in Nantwich

Category: Farm News | Author: Mark, Owl Farm | Read time: 5 min If you’ve ever wandered through the streets of Nantwich on a Thursday or Saturday morning, you’ll know there’s something special about this town. The market is a proper, working local market — one that’s been part of Cheshire life for centuries. And […]

A Brief History of Bacon (and How We Dry-Cure at Owl Farm)

Bacon feels like it’s always been part of British life — in a butty, alongside eggs, or adding depth to a stew. But bacon didn’t start as a “treat”. It started as a practical way to make good pork last. And that’s exactly why dry cured bacon still matters today. The same slow, traditional method […]

Farm shop with no farm v Farm with no shop

Farm Shops Without Farms (and Why It Matters) The thing I’ve noticed lately… There seem to be more and more “farm shops” popping up — and a lot of them are lovely places to visit. But here’s the honest question I think we should all feel comfortable asking: Does the farm shop actually have a […]

Why Fresh Farm Food Is So Good for Us

Why Fresh Farm Food Is So Good for Us Fresh farm food isn’t a trend — it’s how people ate for generations. And if you’ve ever tasted meat that behaves properly in the pan, or produce that still feels alive when you get it home, you’ll know there’s a difference. At Owl Farm, we try […]