Organic veg boxes
Discussion
Like the rest of the middle classes in the Western world, I'm planning a bit of a purge for the new year - going to eat 'clean', if there is such a thing. 
PH search is down and I didn't turn up much except this from a few years ago: 2010 topic.
I need ideally local* suppliers, otherwise reputable, proven online/mail order purveyors of the over-priced good stuff.
Meat I'm more concerned must be grass fed rather than simply labelled 'organic' - i.e. not grain fed. Similar for poultry, though I suspect they don't eat much grass, more insects and worms - not grain. I've used seedsofhealth.co.uk to unearth a local farm which has got me hooked - the grass fed beef from Whitfield Farm is stupendous. If you've not eaten high quality, grass fed beef you're missing out, big time.
Vegetables I'd prefer to be local, in season produce rather than 'organic' labelled mass produced produce picked before it's ripe and shipped half-way round the world. I used Riverford several years ago and found the quality and variations inconsistent, though they'd do if nothing better is recommended.
Any advice or guidance welcome. Ta.
* South Gloucestershire, BS37
PH search is down and I didn't turn up much except this from a few years ago: 2010 topic.
I need ideally local* suppliers, otherwise reputable, proven online/mail order purveyors of the over-priced good stuff.
Meat I'm more concerned must be grass fed rather than simply labelled 'organic' - i.e. not grain fed. Similar for poultry, though I suspect they don't eat much grass, more insects and worms - not grain. I've used seedsofhealth.co.uk to unearth a local farm which has got me hooked - the grass fed beef from Whitfield Farm is stupendous. If you've not eaten high quality, grass fed beef you're missing out, big time.
Vegetables I'd prefer to be local, in season produce rather than 'organic' labelled mass produced produce picked before it's ripe and shipped half-way round the world. I used Riverford several years ago and found the quality and variations inconsistent, though they'd do if nothing better is recommended.
Any advice or guidance welcome. Ta.
* South Gloucestershire, BS37
I like the idea of home grown but sadly not possible. Local market is typically 're-packaging' or un-packaging the usual fruit & veg wholesalers faire - very little is 'home' or locally produced despite Tarquin and Jucinda's assurances that since they retired to the country... blah.
A decent vendor, market or otherwise within 10 miles that's open at the weekend would be great - most street/town markets around here are mid-week affairs.
A decent vendor, market or otherwise within 10 miles that's open at the weekend would be great - most street/town markets around here are mid-week affairs.
Surely the best way to get local veg is to buy it locally. I'm not in the area any more and I can't remember how far into Bristol BS37 is but I'm surprised that at least there aren't farm shops out towards the Cotswolds that offer an organic box service.
There is a farm shop on the way out of Cirencester on the Bibury Road, they might be a good starting point, I can't remember their name, I'll have a google for it but they aren't difficult too find
There is a farm shop on the way out of Cirencester on the Bibury Road, they might be a good starting point, I can't remember their name, I'll have a google for it but they aren't difficult too find
Here you are:
http://www.theorganicfarmshop.co.uk/
Says local delivery but you may be too far, they were on my Saturday wander about list when I lived close by and they are worth a visit.
http://www.theorganicfarmshop.co.uk/
Says local delivery but you may be too far, they were on my Saturday wander about list when I lived close by and they are worth a visit.
LordGrover said:
As no feedback I decided to try the other biggie; Abel & Cole. I'll find out if they're any good on Tuesday.
I stick with Riverford now after getting fed up of the poor quality from A&C. A&C would always refund but that doesn't help if you are relying on the produce for dinner!Abel & Cole box is pretty good. I also ordered rainbow trout which was good too. Delivery was well presented, on time.
I've checked Riverford and they have no option to exclude items - A&C have dislike and skip options which is very handy.
A&C appears slightly cheaper but they charge for delivery and Riverford don't - they end up very similar price-wise.
I've checked Riverford and they have no option to exclude items - A&C have dislike and skip options which is very handy.
A&C appears slightly cheaper but they charge for delivery and Riverford don't - they end up very similar price-wise.
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