Octopussy and Arcade Fisheries will have Fresh Rye Bay Scallops, (see recipe), and there will be the normal supply of local fresh, and delicious foods.

Steve at Love Chillis will have is world famous Sweet Chilli and garlic dipping sauce to go with the Scallops, and has assured us he will sell to people wearing pajamas.

If you want to wear your Pajamas please do so.

We will welcome you with …open arms?

We are happy with this as it is the best kept secret-squirrel Farmers Market in Kent, and you will be able to shop in comfort, and not be crowded in like Japanese tube travelers in the Tokyo rush hour.

Yay! for silver linings huh?

It’s Farmhouse Breakfast week, so come early, get some great eggs, cheese, smoked salmon and have a great British Brunch.

By the way; Kent News reported the fact that West Malling Farmers Market now has more than 50 stalls, a waiting list for producers to get stalls, far more visitors, or. as we like to say, is the best farmers market in Kent. Thank you, all our lovely visitors for being so supportive.

Roger is one of the house musicians from the famous 144 jazz club which features famous world class Artists every month at the Roffen in Rochester.  Roger has been playing piano & keyboards since the tender age of four and has become well respected and in demand musician. Apart from performing regularly at the 144 club Roger has played at such places as 100 club in London and the Pizza Express in Maidstone. He can also be found playing in many hotels and theatres all over the uk with the Java Jam Sisters,  two vocal sensation from London’s westend.

and think what lovely food you can get at the Next West Malling Farmers market.

Food and drink, sweets, cakes and presents to make a special day, because, Santa knows, you deserve it.

The weather looks good, the council will have cleared the slush, the Farmers will be there, the parking will be free, the hostelries will be welcoming and all will be well, so see you there.

Instead we are going to do a bit of Blue Sky Thinking, (groan), and suggest a fab way you might try your Sprouts this Christmas.

Cook ‘em up in the normal way, and then, just before serving, when they are piping hot, mix in a teaspoon or two of Chilli Jam, (from Love Chillis, West Malling Farmers Market), and have a great green this Christmas.

Cool, huh? And hot.

Among the many stalls of fine produce is Jenny’s stall:

“Jenny will be selling Ham from Farmer Palmer Products.  Graham and Miranda Palmer of Burnt House Farm, Smarden, situated in the Low Weald of Kent, specialise in the production of quality beef, lamb and pork for local consumption. The Aberdeen Angus breed produces marbled, succulent beef that is matured for a minimum of three weeks. Likewise, the Romney lamb, Kent’s native sheep, is held in high esteem around the world and the Berkshire and Saddleback pig produces pork second to none.
These breeds are ideally suited to our non-intensive farming practices. The entire farm consists of permanent pasture, much of which is managed under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. This involves non-usage of artificial fertilisers and sprays, alongside the renovation and planting of hedgerows and substantial pond clearance. These practices encourage an increase in flora and fauna on the farm and in the surrounding environment.

Animal welfare is a priority. We believe in happy, healthy animals that have the freedom to behave naturally. No growth promoters or in feed antibiotics are used.

Their Ham is cured each week and sold at the weekend, and is of superb quality”

That’s this weekend, for the finest Ham in Kent. Be early.

Now, lets see:

Stall holders win Gold award at the World Cheese Championships. That’ll be our regular stars Winterdales then. Well done!

And the Telegraph and Sarah Raven (of BBC’s Gardeners World) have praised Rapkyns for their great and unusual selection of late flowering perennials. Thats the Rapkyns who are also regulars here.

So, please, come and share in the very best that Kent has to offer, great cheeses, great food, fantastic plants, and more.