My name is Charlie, I live in Cheshire with my husband Mr Rigg, three lovely bunnies – Borage, Lovage and Daisy, and Buddy the dog. We are currently expecting the newest addition to our little menagerie – a baby due sometime at the end of August/beginning of September 2013 
I love food – cooking it, eating it, growing it, and taking photos of it. I especially love to support local food and producers, and food from distinct places. This is my blog sharing my food adventures.
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December 22, 2009 at 1:45 pm
sue
Have just cooked your pate – so easy – had a taste after I blended it and can’t wait for it to cool down so that I can spread it on some good bread. Will definitely visit your blog again. Thanks
December 22, 2009 at 5:40 pm
charlieb3c
Hi Sue, lovely to hear you cooked the pate – isn’t it scrumptious! And perfect for Christmas. I hope you enjoy it and hope you will visit again. Have a lovely Christmas!
April 9, 2010 at 11:00 am
Victoria
Hi Charlie,
I am an Researcher at ITV Productions and we are currently searching for potential contestants for Britain’s Best Dish. In case you haven’t seen the show before Britain’s Best Dish is an annual competition hosted by ITV for amateur cooks. In it we look for Britain’s best starter, main course and dessert. The winner of the competition receives the accolade of Britain’s Best Dish and takes home a £10,000 cash prize. We’re starting another series in the coming weeks and will be holding our regional auditions in May. As you are clearly a keen foodie you are just the sort of person we are looking for so if you are at all interested in taking part or know anyone who may be interested and haven’t already featured in the Best Dish studio finals, please email ASAP with your name, contact number, and where you’re from to bestdish@itv.com and we’ll be in touch soon.
Thanks,
Victoria
May 17, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Nicola Cornick
Hi Charlie
I’ve been looking at your blog and I wondered if you’d be interested in applying for Britain’s Best Dish. It’s a regional cooking competition for amateur cooks, and the winner gets £10,000!
I think you’d be fantastic as we love seeing people use lcoal ingredients…
We’re holding our regional audition in Manchester this weekend, so it would be great to chat asap!
I would love to have a chat with you if you might be interested, I’m on 0207 157 3824, or else you can email me on nicola.cornick@itv.com or bestdish@itv.com
Thanks
Nicola
July 16, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Allan
Hi Charlie,
Love your blog and your views on food!
If you are interested in being listed on our UK top bloggers page and having our ‘Friends of Local Food Advisor’ badge please let us know. We would also love to feature your blog on our site on an occasional basis.
Best wishes
Allan Ure
MD Local Food Advisor
October 21, 2010 at 9:57 am
Beth Creedon
Hi
Where in Cheshire are you? We live in Broadheath near Altrincham & run our box scheme from there.
Take a look at our website & let us know if you’d like to try a boxif you live in our delivery area…
We source from some of your favourite shops & we buy organic veg directly from Dunham Massey Organics & Glebelands City Growers.
Cheers
Beth
Ps. I found you via your piece about the exciting new English Rose Bakery.
October 30, 2010 at 4:39 pm
hastokes
Hi there,
I’m an enthusiastic and down to earth home cook blogging about simple, delicious home food and food related news and events in my area.
It’s part of my journalism course so I’m just getting started and I’ve been looking at other similar blogs for inspiration. Yours is great, especially the variation of photos, text and your focus on ethical food.
I’d love to have your comments on my blog and I’ll keep up to date with your blog too!
It’s cardiffcooks.wordpress.com
All the best,
Hannah
November 9, 2010 at 9:38 pm
CharlieB
Hi Hannah, thanks for your lovely message – your blog looks great and I shall definitely have a better look when I’ve got a moment. Best wishes and keep in touch, Charlie
November 9, 2010 at 10:12 pm
CharlieB
Hi Beth, sorry it’s taken me so long to reply. I’ve heard of Dig before and shall have a look at your website. I’m not particularly good at box schemes mainly because I love to go and look and choose fresh food so much and see what’s in season – I often get inspired for meals this way. It’s great to know that you source from so many local food producers and outlets. Have you tried the fantastic macaroons from the English Rose Bakery?
November 21, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Denise Bell
We have been enjoying the blog and thought that you might like what we do here at Foxholes Farm in Dorset. http://www.HeritagePrime.co.uk
Let us know if it is of interest to you ?
Kind wishes Denise and Ian
A few recent articles of interest – Google Heritage Prime
lovebritishfood.co.uk/british-food/british-food-produ…
http://www.ilovemygrub.com/features/2009/flavoured-benefits-... -
October 22, 2011 at 1:38 am
Volker
Hi Charlie, thanks for your comments about biodynamics..:) “Biodynamic fruit and apple juice – would love to see more biodynamic produce available”…demeter produce are hard to find, but there are more and more people doing it on their allotments too…wonderful blog, I love food too and I will subscribe later..
October 31, 2011 at 5:03 pm
countrywoodsmoke
Hi Charlie,
thank you for our lovely comments on my blog, have just been having a look at yours, and there’s some real treasures here.
Is wonderful your passion for real locally produced food, and wonderful photos.
Cheers
Marcus
November 20, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Jo
Just come accross your blog having searched the internet for farmers markets in Cheshire. I thought I’d say hi, and that I really like your blog – I’ve recently moved to the county and thought you might be interested in my bread blog | imakebread.tumblr.com
Good food rocks!
brgds
jo
November 30, 2011 at 1:24 pm
CharlieB
Hi Jo, thanks for the lovely message – your bread blog looks incredible! Lovely to hear from you and I’ll definitely be checking in on your blog x
March 29, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Tracey Green
I found your blog while looking for chopped salad and, after reading a bit about you, hoped you would consider the following on another project I’ve been working on; a website that helps celebrate the good things in life (I make no money from this site).
http://www.agreatplace.ca collects inspirational stories from everyday people. If your submission is chosen as a feature, you can reference your blog or web page and include an author’s photo.
What type of story could you submit? Any moment, small or large, that you feel inspired you or perhaps couldn’t forget…something that made you thankful or changed your perspective.
Any thoughts or questions, please feel free to ask. And thanks for the chopped salad idea!
Tracey G.
Site Moderator
http://www.agreatplace.ca
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April 15, 2012 at 11:11 am
Cat
I have only been on this site for 5 minutes and already it seems like I am reading my own blog. I have two beautiful bunnies also, and will have to put a pic up on my site.
April 17, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Charlie
How lovely
I will have to come and read yours – do stay in touch xXx
December 21, 2012 at 1:57 am
Curtis
I am a chef that has been devoted to the farm to table concept since I started cooking, and love what you have done here. It is my hope that I can continue to support people in buying local food and finding farmers markets. There is a free widget to learn about pesticides on food here:
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