Serving Suggestions — Friary Drinks

Today I've been lucky enough to be out and about meeting some of our lovely customers in Cheddar Gorge. It's a beautiful part of the country and it's on our doorstep.  The Original Cheddar Cheese Company is a family run business offering lovely cheeses and carefully selected local produce. We consider ourselves incredibly lucky to be stocked in their shop! They've also included our Star Gift Bottles in their gorgeous hampers they have created. It really is a glorious place to visit, with mountain goats, cliffs and caves to explore. Unfortunately my photography (non) expertise doesn't spread to the mountain goats....

This weekend we were lucky enough to have stalls at both Frome Cheese Show and Sturminster Cheese Show. Both events give us a great opportunity to showcase our fantastic range of delicious liqueurs, and also gives you guys the chance to sample these delights, obligation free!! Win win situation. (We also get to sample some wonderful, locally produced products too!!) We had so much lovely feedback from you, and are hugely grateful for your support. It was also lovely to see so many small businesses doing such fantastic trade. Both shows are hugely supported by the wider local community.  Also...

I don't know about you lot, but we're 4 weeks into this Summer "Holiday" and I'm in need of a holiday. The word holiday to me denotes relaxing time. Sleeping, eating and drinking lots, and a general feeling of refreshment!! Ha ha ha ha (queue the hysterical, mad woman laughter) ... relax? Sleep? What even is this? Thank goodness for food and drink.  Now I do love spending time with the little ones so please don't misinterpret this rant. They're bundles of fun and do provide lots of laughter, but there's only so many times I can say "Don't lick...

As you all know by now, because I keep banging on about it, we have been working closely with Lilley's Cider, just across the road from us. Convenient!! Also convenient, is that the 10th July is apparently "National Don't Step On A Bee Day" If you say this out loud to yourself, it sounds like "Don't Step On A Bidet" Lols. I mean, personally I don't think you should step on either, on any day of the year but we all love a National Day to remind us of these things, right?  Whilst not stepping on bees (just don't do...

21st June saw the official start of the Summer, and what a glorious week it has been so far. Blue skies and blazing Sun a plenty. But I'm hearing you, it's lovely if you're able to cool off in the pool, or take a leisurely dip in the Sea but working 9-5 all day, glaring out of the window wishing you were somewhere else...not so fun.  We recommend you make the most of these long, clear evenings by sitting out in your garden, feet dipped in the paddling pool, winding down with a Lilley's Bee Sting Cider and Raspberry Mint...