Scaffolding!
The shop is covered in scaffolding for necessary conservation work. Don’t be deterred we are open 7 days a week as usual. Drop in and cheer us up! Press Release Alston Moor Partnership’s Townscape Heritage Scheme are pleased to announce the commencement of repair and reinstatement works at Alston Wholefoods Shop, supported by a £1.3 million […]
Excellent Value Turmeric
Lots of people have been coming in to the shop to buy turmeric recently. When we read this article the BBC news magazine, we understoood why: Bold health claims have been made for the power of turmeric. Is there anything in them, asks Michael Mosley. For more about tumeric and ideas of how to add […]
Sunday Times Endorsement
In a glowing endorsement for Alston as a place to live and visit in The Sunday Times singled out Alston Wholefoods for praise: Alston Wholefoods is a fantastic grocer and deli Many thanks to Dymond Guides for bringing this to our attention. #Alston #Cumbria named as best place to live in the #NorthWest in today’s @thesundaytimes. […]
New Postcard for Alston Wholefoods
LOOK! Our new Postcard for the shop! If you’d like some to distribute, let us know and we’ll get them to you. Or drop in to collect some. pic.twitter.com/aqXVC6r5Ft — Alston Wholefoods (@AlstonWholefood) March 29, 2017 On the back of our new A6 postcard we feature our wonderful local cheeses and a summary of what […]
New Gluten & Dairy-Free Bread and Cakes
The Incredible Bakery Company We recently had some samples of bread loaves in our shop from the the Incredible Bakery Company. Customers’ commented on their excellent quality and taste. Therefore now we intend to place a regular order with the Incredible Bakery for their gluten-free bread and cakes, according to demand. So please let us […]
Spinach Stuffed Pancakes with Cheese Sauce
I’ve had this many times and this is delicious any time of year, not just pancake day. This is a Delia Smith recipe. We sell everything you need, including the gorgeous Demeter Natural Cool frozen leaf spinach. Our nutmegs come from Indonesia and are wonderfully fragrant. You can choose from a range of our good cheddars; Barber’s […]
Valentine’s Day
Share the Love. As an ethical grocer and delicatessen, we are dedicated to supplying carefully sourced, quality products at reasonable prices. Our aims are to support local producers, encourage organic farming, reduce food miles and promote fair trade. So when you shop with us for your Valentine’s Day treats and gifts you can rest assured that you’ll […]
Christmas treats are here!
New Christmas stock is arriving daily. Here’s a selection. We’re open 7 days a week. Come and have a browse.
Jute Bag Offer
Collect a free Yogi Tea jute bag when you buy any two boxes of Yogi Tea from the shop, whilst stocks last.
Apple Cream Made with ‘Codlin’ Apples
It’s apple season and we have five fine varieties of northern apples for sale in the shop, both cookers and eaters. Read more about their special qualities here. Here’s a recipe for one of the varieties of cooking apple that we have for sale: EMNETH EARLY (£1.50/kg) the best of the early codlins E.A. Bunyard, A Handbook of […]
