Category: Seasonal Produce
Dazzling Delicious Norfolk Keepers: A Norfolk Farmer’s Brilliance
Potatoes are a versatile crop and can be grown in all sorts of climates. Norfolk, England is one of the most popular potato growing regions in Europe. Norfolk Keeper potatoes are small potatoes that were traditionally not used during winter months because they would rot before they could be harvested again. This was until one farmer decided to store some new potatoes for an experiment and found them to taste great!
Norfolk Keepers: Harvested in September and available right through winter
Norfolk Keepers are harvested from September and available right through the winter until the spring. Currently available via our local free delivery service. Our Norfolk Keepers are carefully selected and supplied washed in a 750g retail pack.
Norfolk Potato Farms: Producing the Very Best Potatoes
In Norfolk, we take pride in producing the very best potatoes. The free draining Breckland soil provides a perfect growing environment for our delicious and healthy potatoes. It is carefully prepared and the irrigation is plentiful to encourage consistency throughout the season. Our quality difference stems from our professional agronomy and attention to detail when it comes to farming practices such as ploughing, fertilizing, spraying or harvesting. With years of experience under their belt and careful consideration given at every stage of production, Norfolk Potato Farms produces a potato crop that’s second-to-none!
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It’s true… Norfolk Strawberries are simply ‘bootiful’.
Norfolk Nectar – A Super Strawberry now on Sale
The Norfolk Nectar Strawberry is a strawberry that is perfect for fresh eating, cooking or freezing.
Norfolk Strawberries are grown in the fertile soils of the Broads and have a wonderful taste.
The Norfolk Strawberry is a unique variety of strawberry that is perfect for fresh eating, cooking and freezing.
Norfolk Nectar’s flavour has been raised to rapturous levels
This year, the strawberry has raised the flavour to a new level. These berries are known for their exceptional taste and succulent texture. The sweet berries are tender and juicy.
They are seductively sweet and satisfying. The berries are harvested in June and July and are ready to be eaten right away.
Nutrients found in Strawberries
The nutrients in 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of raw strawberries are:
- Calories: 32.
- Water: 91%
- Protein: 0.7 grams.
- Carbs: 7.7 grams.
- Sugar: 4.9 grams.
- Fiber: 2 grams.
- Fat: 0.3 grams.
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C & manganese, they also contain decent amounts of folate and potassium.
Strawberries are very rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, which may have benefits for heart health and blood sugar control.
Get yours before they are gone
They will not be around long so make the very most of them.
Other varieties coming soon
Watch this space!
These really are good value for money, the are also very nutritious, tasty and hassle free because its delivered straight to your door.
For more information on why you should eat fruit & vegetables click here:
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/healthydiet/fruit-and-vegetables.html
Beautiful Norfolk Asparagus – 1st class produce
Norfolk Asparagus coming soon – 1st week of May
Norfolk Asparagus is some of the best asparagus available anywhere in the world today, its mouth watering taste is so superb that they’re great just on their own, glazed with butter and served with some fresh crusty bread…
We’ll be adding our lovely Norfolk Asparagus to the website on Monday 3rd of May, ready for delivery the following week.
Perfect on the BBQ
Hand picked and graded, it really is a special time of year for local produces and we’re so lucky to have all this on our doorstep.
Don’t forget we deliver this lovely Norfolk Asparagus to your door for free as part of our continued local delivery service.
By choosing to shop locally, you’re making such a difference from our environment through to our local economy.
Here’s some lovely asparagus recipes for you to try:
Oven roasted Asparagus
Fresh Dates
Dates couldn’t be sweeter/better for you! They have a ton of health benefits, from heart to strengthening your bones (We care about our customers)
The next time you’re craving something sweet, instead of grabbing some sweets, opt for dates instead. They’re just as sweet and a lot better for you. This natural treat is a delicious source of fiber, with high concentrations of potassium and vitamin A, among other vitamins and minerals. Here are ten reasons I can think of that you’ll want to add dates to your shopping cart from us at Norfolk in a box
1. Boost Energy
Dates are high in natural sugars, so if you need a quick burst of energy mid-day, instead of going for a second cup of coffee go for a handful of dates.
2. Relieve Intoxication & Prevent a Hangover
Did you have one too many Norfolk ciders or Norfolk vodkas on your weekends off? Pop a few dates when you get home (or carry them with you while you’re out). The high concentration of fructose in dates is thought to help speed the metabolism of alcohol and could bring relief if you’re feeling the effects of one too many drinks. If you still end up with a hangover the next morning, try having them as a snack when you wake up or even with some of our Norfolk jumbo oats.
3. Strengthen Bones
Most people know that getting enough sunlight is vital for bone health, but the combination of minerals like magnesium and copper that are packed into dates make them a superfood for strengthening bones, too. Whether you are looking to fight off existing osteoporosis or bulk up your bones as a preventative measure, dates could help.
4. Relieve Constipation
Another one of the benefits of dates is that they are high in soluble fiber, which promotes healthy and comfortable digestion. If you’re suffering from constipation, try incorporating dates into your diet and don’t forget to drink extra water.
5. Promote Heart Health
Consistently making Healthy dinners from our Norfolk in a box range is one way to help your ticker, but dates are high in potassium, which is essential to keeping your heart health in tip-top shape, too.
6. Reduce Inflammation
Magnesium is a mineral known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and you can definitely get your share of it in dates! A study with our 37000 people show that a diet rich in magnesium was associated with a lower concentration of markers of inflammation in post menopausal women.
7. Reverse Anemia
If you’re iron-deficient, dates are a great way to help you get back on track. A single serving contains about 1 mg of the necessary mineral, and remember (It’s even vegan friendly)
8. Encourage Weight Gain
If you struggle to put on pounds, dates are a healthy way to increase your body weight. While they’re packed with nutrients, they’re also packed with calories. A serving of four dates is just under 270 calories.
9. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
If you’re the type of person who can never get enough sugar, dates are a great alternative to unhealthy treats. Keep a pack on hand to help curb your cravings. Then again keep ordering our Norfolk made chocolate, the gnaw brand is something we all love here at Norfolk in a box.
10. Lower Cholesterol
If you’re looking for a way to bring your cholesterol down, dates are good source of soluble fiber, which can help reduce cholesterol as part of a healthy diet along side our Norfolk veg boxes with some home cooking will help.
The Norfolk Porker
Today we received our lovely Norfolk packaging for our Fabulous Norfolk Pork Pie, The Norfolk Porker.
Our Norfolk Porker is all Norfolk from the off. Norfolk Free Range pork that’s been Farmed in North East Norfolk. The Pies are produced and cooked in the Heart of Breckland making our Norfolk Porker all Norfolk.
The wonderful Norfolk Made Pork Pies are Made Every day of the week for us here at Norfolk In A Box. The Name Norfolk Porker was something we asked lots of people their opinion on, the name we finally came up with was The Norfolk Porker. Personally I think its a spot on name for such a lovely product.
Made with Norfolk Free Range Pork, Short Crust pastry, a little jelly and made in Norfolk by Norfolk cooks and Norfolk butchers is something we just love.
Our Norfolk Porker is available in our Build A Box section of the website, this is our bespoke Box section were you pick what you would like in your produce box, completely Free delivery on all of our Norfolk Veg Boxes, Salad Boxes, Fruit Boxes and all of our luxury Norfolk Hampers, Norfolk Meat Boxes.
We Will also be adding our Norfolk Porkers into our Norfolk Luxury Hamper range to be sent out anywhere in the uk. We believe this is something nice to go along side other Norfolk Products in the Hampers.
http://norfolkinabox.co.uk/product/norfolk-pork-pie/
Norfolk Pork Pie 430g
Handmade from the finest ingredients, our deliciously Norfolk Porker Pork Pies have been filled with 100% Free Range Norfolk Pork, that’s been mixed with the finest herbs to give you the best pork pie in Norfolk, its then been encased in rich, crumbly pastry. This Pork Pie is Dangerously moreish.
They are best served hot, but equally delicious cold with healthy spoonful of Norfolk Red Onion Marmalade
Recommended for sharing between two people, 430g
These are available in our build A box section of the website for the time being but will soon be added to our Norfolk Luxury Hampers to be sent out all over the uk. Free Delivery
Norfolk Vegetable Box Delivered to your door. Free Delivery
Our Norfolk Vegetables are something our customers have loved from the very start. This Box is Filled with Fresh Norfolk Produce, which is what we like to see here @ Norfolk in a box.
It’s very simple how things work with us. Order online www.norfolkinabox.co.uk pick your produce box that you would like from our range, Norfolk veg box, Salad Box and Fruit Box. We have also included a few other boxes for the customer who wants a bit more with our Mix up box. This box has Norfolk vegetable, fresh salad and fresh fruits from around the world that we have hand selected for you. This box is available to order from our website at £15, this includes your free delivery anywhere in Norfolk.
We also now have the Keto Box, this is filled with fresh produce from both Norfolk and the UK. Then we have the Full box which is filled with fresh produce, this is very similar to our mixup box with a few extras, includes Fresh Bread, Norfolk Free Range Eggs, English Butter and long life milk.
All of our Produce boxes on the website are delivered to your front door, free of charge. If you’re one of our customers who’s at work in the day that’s not a problem, we are happy to leave in a safe place. We have this option on the website when you order your produce box. The box price inc your delivery charge, so Free Delivery. All of our delivery vans are chilled to keep everything fresh.
When we started Norfolk in a box it was all about Norfolk’s fresh fruit and vegetables, it’s moved on since then to everything that Norfolk has to offer. We now offer Norfolk meat Boxes, these are delivered in temperature controlled insulated bags with their own ice pack. We have spent a lot of time getting the Norfolk Meat Boxes correct and offer some lovely mixes of Norfolk meat, from your Family Norfolk Meat pack to our boneless BBQ Meat pack. Norfolk Free Range Eggs, these are as fresh as eggs get, from the West Acre Estate in Norfolk. You won’t find better. Norfolk Honey, is from the main man himself, Kieth is a fountain of knowledge when it come to his Norfolk Bees and Norfolk Honey. Norfolk Fruit Juices, are from the one and only Ashill fruit Farm, they are simply the local authority on fruit juices. Norfolk Flour, is direct from the mill in Downham Market. Norfolk cakes & Norfolk biscuits are baked by a local company in Norfolk, I love cake and biscuits, anyone who knows me will tell you that. After trying lots and I mean lots we found the perfect company. Norfolk Cheese is something we have added in the last few months, we are over the moon to have Mrs Temples and Ferndale Cheese on our Website. We are planning on having these on our Norfolk Luxury Hampers range for Christmas 2020 to send anywhere in the UK. What a lovely Christmas gift someone will be receiving.
Norfolk Luxury Hampers
Our Norfolk Hamper Range is something we are really getting into now.
We know people love the Norfolk Brand and everything it stands for, the best thing about us @Norfolk In A Box we also love everything Norfolk has to offer.
We are working hard to bring you the lovely products that Norfolk has in a gorgeous hand woven Basket, Delivered to your door with free shipping. These Make the perfect Gift For anyone.
In our small range we have at the moment. we are offering the very best of Norfolk Tea, Norfolk Cakes, Norfolk Vodka, Norfolk Caramel Vodka, Norfolk Gin, Norfolk Cider, Norfolk Cheeses Norfolk Apple Juice, Norfolk Honey.
These are all available from our website to be sent out from our farm in west norfolk on a 48 hour delivery.
Norfolk Luxury Hampers For Fathers Day 2020
We have put together some lovely Norfolk hand made hampers ready for fathers day 21/6/2020, available with Free delivery anywhere in the uk via courier. All hamper will be sent out the Wednesday before 17th June on a 48 hour delivery.
Take a look at our lovely selection of hampers, these make the perfect gift any time of the year.
All Packed in a lovely woven basket and hand tied with raffia.
All of our Norfolk Luxury Hampers are sent out packed into a delivery box and packed out with bubble wrap for a safe delivery.
please order before 13th June 6pm.
Grilled/BBQ Norfolk Asparagus
Here’s how to grill your Norfolk asparagus without some ending up charred and others ending up crunchy spears and still others slipping through the grill rack. This easy approach relies on a reliable and simple technique of skewering several spears together into a raft of sorts, which makes it easier to flip the Norfolk asparagus and to ensure all the spears are evenly cooked until slightly charred on the outside and tender-but-still-firm on the inside.
Prepare a hot grill and oil the grill rack. Bring a large pot or wide saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl halfway with salted ice water.
Holding an Norfolk asparagus spear in your hands, with one end in each hand, bend the spear until it snaps near the stem end. Toss the stem end in the compost and set the spear aside. Repeat with the remaining Norfolk asparagus.
Toss all the spears in the boiling water for 1 minute and then, using tongs, plunge them in the ice water for 30 seconds. Drain and dry the Norfolk asparagus. Place the spears flat on a cutting board and line up the tips. Meanwhile, if using bamboo skewers, place them in the hot blanching water for a few minutes to help prevent them from burning on the grill.
About 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) from the bottom of a spear, push a skewer perpendicular through the center of its spear. Pass the skewer through 5 more spears. Repeat this step with another skewer, pushing it through the 6 spears about 1 inch below their tips. You will end up with a raft of 6 spears connected by skewers at the top and bottom. Continue in this way to make the remaining rafts. Brush each asparagus raft with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Grill/BBQ the Norfolk asparagus rafts until they’re slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve with the lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.