Smy Goodness Lunchtime Pop-up Christmas Markets

and

and if you haven't seen it already, here's a little video made by

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day

about Smy Chutney:

Orford Food Revolution photos

May 31, 2012

Orford Town Hall proudly displaying the Food Revolution Day banner. Below are some photos from the day which was just brilliant. As of 31 May, over £ 1430 has been raised from the event and that figure was still rising. Joanna, Michelle, Kate and Roger all deserve a round of applause and a rest for organising the day and the ongoing good work in the village and for the young people.

Orford Primary School’s Kitchen Garden Project

Pump Street Bakery

Well Associates

Orford Food Revolution Day

May 17, 2012

Can you smell the Food Revolution in the air? Well you should as it is happening and upon us. This Saturday 19 May I shall be in Orford, Suffolk for

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day

. The Orford Food Revolution Day will be held in the village square which has been pedestrianised for the day and all the regular Orford Country Market stalls will be there as well as some additional ones, including me - Smy Chutney. This community event will be an opportunity for people who love food to share information, talents and resources; to pass on their knowledge and highlight the world’s food issues. It's all about making a difference and getting all the elements of community of all ages together and promote better food and education for everyone. This is also a global event with people all over the world coming together. From schools, restaurants, local businesses, dinner parties and farmers' markets, to date the following are involved:

543 CITIES
57 COUNTRIES
391 PUBLIC EVENTS
425 DINNER PARTIES

WOW! I'm so excited by the concept and so excited to be participating in the Orford Food Revolution Day - where I am from!

Orford Primary School’s Kitchen Garden Project

has been running for two years as a pilot project for the Jamie Oliver Foundation, thanks to the combined efforts of the local community, and the educational charity

Eastfeast

. Using an approach that has been fully integrated into the school’s curriculum, the project teaches children the joys of growing and cooking their own food in the hope of planting a seed for positive eating habits that will last a lifetime.

My earliest memories are of pulling up potatoes, picking and eating strawberries, the smell of the Oysterage, going to see freshly hatched chicks, cracking open coconuts won at the Flower show and eating fish and chips on the castle green. I feel so lucky and proud to be from Orford and can't wait to be part of this event and its message. Now I'm based in London but get back to the village whenever I can and always bring back a bounty of bootiful fruit and vegetables from my dear Auntie Chrissie's allotment. I've posted before on

Orford

, the

Orford Country Market

and

Orford's Fine Food

if you're interested.

I'm also thrilled to be involved in Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day as I live and work directly across from

Fifteen Restaurant

in London. I've always been a fan of his passion for food but for five years I've had a unique insight into just how hard all of his team work. No matter what time I get up, the kitchen are already hard at work and continue to do so well into the night. The restaurant team and the team in the offices are also working methodically throughout the day and night. The deliveries in the morning and the Fifteen shutters retracting each night are sounds that regulate my day as do the flashbulbs and chatter of the patrons excited to see the stunning Fifteen building and eager to enjoy their fabulous meal together. Most inspiring is to hear and see all the Fifteen apprentices. I'm not a stalker (promise!) but when I'm not attending to my chutney pots or working at my kitchen desk, I'm at my desk in the window and it's a beautiful view of the cobblestones, Fifteen and

Westland Place Studios

. I was loved Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? book when I was little and it's a bit like that:

So I took it as a good sign for the Orford Food Revolution Day when I heard some commotion outside on Monday and when I looked out, this is what I saw:

Jamie Oliver and Richard Branson! They were at Fifteen where

Virgin Unite

and the

Jamie Oliver Foundation

held a special event at Fifteen to announce the winner of the

Screw Business As Usual

competition. Richard Branson has also promised to cook a shepherd's pie on Food Revolution Day and share the recipe.

What will you do on Food Revolution Day? Check out their

website

to see what's going on in your area or come to the Orford Food Revolution Day! Thanks to Joanne of

Pump Street Bakery

and Roger of

Well Associates

for inviting me and all their hard work and involvement and obviously the Jamie Oliver Foundation for their hard work, involvement and vision. I'm donating a percentage of any proceeds that I make on the market stall to the Orford Primary School’s Kitchen Garden Project and am hoping to be inspired and inspire future and existing preserve makers. I have fond memories of the school and I'm sure the project will have a lasting impact on all those involved. Can't wait to see what they've been up to and to see everyone there!

Duckie Christmas Market - throughout December at the Barbican

November 27, 2011

I will be trading on

Tues 13th, Wed 14th, Tues 20th, Wed 21st December

from 6-930 pm

at the

Duckie Christmas Market

held in the

Barbican

Foyer. The market accompanies the

Duckie Christmas Show

spectacular new Christmas show in the Barbican theatre

Duckie

produce Event Culture: shows that mix the boundaries between theatre, nightclubs and new mode pop and arty show business.

This Christmas season I'm trading at loads of super cool venues for super cool organisations and I'm super looking forward to the Duckie Market because it's right down the street from me and right up my alley. The Duckie Christmas show and market will be running throughout December as well as lots of fun workshops on the weekends, details below:

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10 - 30 December

Week nights 6pm – 9.30pm

Weekends 2pm – 9.30pm

Free Entry

The Barbican foyers are transformed

into an indie Christmas gift market with 60 homespun stalls showcasing

cult crafters, artisans, designers, hawkers, butches, bakers and candlestick makers.

Dodge the chain stores and do your Christmas present shopping at Duckie

for original homemade housewares, kit, jewels, potions, cards, curios & nosh.

Duckie Christmas Market

Barbican, Silk Street, London EC2

Closed on 12, 19, 24, 25 & 26

Plus 1: Crafty workshops at weekends - create your own:

Christmas cards, calligraphy, wrapping paper, corsages, pennants, decorations and fairy lights.

An inspiring Letter Lounge, gift-wrapping station and ‘Poortraits’ too!

Plus 2: Free

Duckie Christmas Party

on Friday 16 December 9.30pm till 1a

Plus 3: Spectacular new Christmas show in the theatre

Duckie Christmas Show

more details at

duckie.co.uk

For current chat, trader info & product images, join the

Facebook Duckie Christmas Market

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I love not having to cycle Smy Chutney trailer too far, I love the Barbican and I love the Duckie ethos and vibe. It's going to be a lot of fun with amazing stalls, come along, see the show and do some Christmas shopping! I'll have my luxury homemade

Smy Chutney

, jelly and jam as well as Christmas items such as:

If you can't make it to the Duckie Christmas Market you can also

order online

or visit me at

Whitecross St Market

on Thursday's and Friday at the Barbican and Waitrose end of the market and sample all the yummy flavours before you buy.

and remember...

it's not your chutney...

it's Smy Chutney.

please follow Smy Chutney on

and

...

and if you haven't seen it already, here's a little video made by

about Smy Chutney:

Crafty Fox Christmas Market at the Dogstar in Brixton 10/11 Dec

November 24, 2011

I'm really looking forward to trading at the Crafty Fox Christmas Market at the

Dogstar in Brixton

. The market is a two-day affair and although

I will only be trading on Saturday 10 December

it will also be held on Sunday 11 December, here is the super cool flyer:

I'll have my luxury homemade

Smy Chutney

, jelly and jam as well as Christmas items such as:

Check out the all the other amazing stall-holders

here.

Here's a little taste of the Crafty Fox Night Market held at the Dogstar in Brixton on the 1st September 2011:

If you can't make it to the Crafty Fox Christmas Market you can also

order online

or visit me at

Whitecross St Market

on Thursday's and Friday at the Barbican and Waitrose end of the market and sample all the yummy flavours before you buy.

and remember...

it's not your chutney...

it's Smy Chutney.

please follow us on

and

and if you haven't seen it already, here's a little video made by

Nags Head Christmas Extravaganza

about Smy Chutney:

Nags Head Christmas Spectaular - Sunday 4 December

November 23, 2011

This free event caters for all the family to celebrate the launch of Christmas in the

Nags Head Town Centre with the switching on of the Christmas tree lights.

There will be a craft and food market, enjoy music and dance performances

on the community stage, mingle and enjoy street entertainment, meet Santa's

reindeer, sample fantastic hot food or tackle the climbing challenge and rides.

4th December 11:30-5:30

Holloway Rd between Camden Road and Parkhurst Road

I'll have my luxury homemade

Smy Chutney

, jelly and jam as well as Christmas items such as:

If you can't make it to the Christmas Spectacular you can also

order online

or visit me at

Whitecross St Market

on Thursday's and Friday at the Barbican and Waitrose end of the market and sample all the yummy flavours before you buy.

and remember...

it's not your chutney...

it's Smy Chutney.

please follow us on

and

and if you haven't seen it already, here's a little video made by

watching some brilliant films here.

about Smy Chutney:

View Tube Christmas Craft Market - Saturday 3 December 2011

November 13, 2011

I'll be at the View Tube Christmas craft market on Saturday 3 December, from 10am-3pm with lots of beautiful craft gifts and a festive feast and mulled wine available from the Container Cafe. I'll be selling my luxury homemade chutney, jelly and jam as well as lots of gift boxes which make a perfect present for family members, friends and colleagues. You can find more information on

Smy website

but things like:

I love the View Tube and was lucky enough to attend a craft market that they had last year. You may have read about it as it is one of

my most read blog posts!

There were loads of amazing items available and the backdrop is one of the most exciting areas of London with a stunning view of the Olympic Park. They are along the cycle path, have an amazing cafe and offer all sorts of events, exhibitions and activities. You can find out a lot more about them by

Why not check out their new exhibition series

Sparked

while you are at the Christmas Market. Inspired by

'Art in the Park'

, the Olympic Delivery Authority programme of public art across the Olympic Park, The View Tube will welcome

Tomas Klassnik

and

Riitta Ikonen

as the first curators of the

Sparked

series. Exploring the physical landscape as an organic canvas, this interactive exhibition looks at biological drawing devices, giant seedballs, hidden paths and the UK landscape and heritage. There is a free activity sheet to go with the exhibition for any young person who visits.

Inspired by

Fantasticology

from The Klassnik Corporation,

We Made That

and Riitta Ikonen, a series of wildflower meadows, which act as a floral celebration of the industrial heritage of the Olympic site. The exhibition will run from

25 November 2011 – 22 January 2012

and is FREE!

Also on 3 December View Tube are offering a fantastic free art workshop for you and your family (suitable age 7-14yrs) with artist Riitta Ikonen. Drawing on her Sparked exhibition you'll explore the heritage of the Olympic Park and learn how to create your own seed garden card you can take away. The

morning session is from 10.30am-12pm and the afternoon session is from 1pm - 2.30pm in the

Education Classroom at View Tube. Limited space available so please book your space on either the morning or afternoon session by emailing info@theviewtube.co.uk

Here is a

map

of where the View Tube is located on The Greenway, Newham, Stratford, East London. The best bet is to take public transport or cycle to the View Tube as there is no parking or vehicle access to the Greenway. The nearest public transport is Pudding Mill Lane DLR, one stop from Stratford. When reaching Pudding Mill Lane DLR, please:

Exit station and turn immediately left
Go down short flight of steps and cross the road
Follow the blue hoardings round to the left
Go up the tarmac ramp/path to the Greenway
You can't miss it!

There's also time to sell your amazing craft items at the Christmas craft market, if you'd like a stall, please contact info@theviewtube.com for more details.

and remember...

it's not your chutney...

it's Smy Chutney.

please follow us on

and

and if you haven't seen it already, here's a little video made by View Tube friend

about Smy Chutney:

De Beauvoir Christmas Fair - 26 & 27 November

November 12, 2011

I'll be at the De Beauvoir Christmas Fair on Saturday and Sunday, the 26th and 27th of November so why not come along for a local chance to do some independent Christmas and holiday shopping. Organised by St Peter's Crypt and De Beauvoir Underground community organisation the flyer speaks for itself but there will also be mulled wine, need I say more. Go to their