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Date: 10 October 2005 14:14:34
I finally got a response from two organic producers (one mill, one bakery) who are in Cumbria, just over 50 miles from here. The bakery told me they use a mixture of flours, some from the UK and some from overseas, while the mill - who use all UK flours - told me they come from the Midlands ("where there is more sun than in Cumbria"!), but I think I will order some of their flour as it is better than anything else I've come across.
I had plans to go to some farm shops over the weekend, but nipped into town first to find we were having a farmers' market. This seems to be one of those events that happens completely randomly, either that or I am disorganised and can't keep track. You decide.
Anyway the market had four meat stalls (one with some fish and some cheese) and one cheese stall. Very Atkins. No fruit or veg - although I know where to get local veg, I've still had no luck tracing local fruit. There was an apple day about 30 miles away but we missed it due to, er, running late (and lots of traffic on the M6), and I've seen an ad for one in town in 2 weeks' time - we are away but I have emailed the organisers about where to find the producers.
This eating local stuff is exhausting!