Its Bear Fayre Time again Whoooohoooo!!!!!

The Bear Whole foods

 A Workers Co-operative for over 30 years 

Downstairs @ 29 Rochdale rd Todmorden. 

ol147la tel 813737

Coming sOoooooon......

Saturday 18th May 2013

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Yippy Yey Blue Skies Teddy says... it must be Bear Fayre Time again..

Come and join us for a lovely day of  loving 

**** everything local****

Lovely local Breads, cheeses, beers, crafts,cakes, and lots more......to taste, and enjoy. 

Also in our Beautiful Town:

Event: Todmorden's Incredible!
Date: Sat May 18 From: 09:00 To: 19:00

Come and see for yourself

May 18th.

All day Traditional Market, including ‘taste of local food’

Food demos, Incredible Edible question time, What’s local distinctiveness all about?, Lets plan a food town.And Evening. ( 4.30 – 7pm ). Street food from around the word, music, dancing, Tour de France information stall.

Feel the grass between your toes on Water street.

( curious arn’t you?)

Made in Todmorden’. Meet the makers in the Town Hall.... Plus


How exciting........... Bear LoVe xxx

This weeks organic fruit and veg - 11th July

     This weeks organic fruit and veg..  11th july

                ooooh we love our veggies!!!

               This weeks organic fruit and veg list

               

uk/local produce:

asparagus..2.25.bunch
butternut squash..1.50 each
beetroot..1.14 500gms
local courgettes..1.80. 500gms
chestnut mushrooms..1.50 250gms
peppers..1.00 each
new potatoes..1.22 kg
red potatoes..60p kg
rhubarb..1.25.500gms
bag of spinach..1.40 bag
big bunch of spring onions..1.40 bunch
vine tomatoes big juicy and full of flavour... 2.40 500gms
fresh herbs £1.00 mixed bunches
salad bags £1.75

fresh locally grown beautiful flowers £4.00
fresh pots of herbs & bee friendly plants from £1.00

EU produce:

apples..1.40 500gms
carrots..1.00 500gms 
garlic..50p each
red onions..1.25 500gms
red beauty plums..1.20..500gms
oranges..1.00 500gms
kiwi..30p each
lemons..60p each
other:
ginger..1.00 100gms
bananas..30p each

organic breads from£1,95
free range eggs £1.95 
local milk £1.10. 2 pints
local cheeses from 1.75
Yorkshire wines,beers&ciders
local artisan chocolate
local jams & chutneys
and don't forget our own delicious hummus.


pop in it will be lovely to see you, or call/email us with an order for a Monday delivery..


More lovely recipes.....

          Penne with fennel, parmesan & basil 

ingredients

• olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• pinch chilli flakes (optional)
• 1 small bulb fennel , thinly sliced
• 150g penne
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan
• small bunch basil , shredded

method

• 1. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a wide, shallow pan. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for a minute, then add the fennel and gently cook for 10 minutes until it is soft and slightly golden.
  2. Cook the penne following the packet instructions, drain but reserve some of the cooking water.
  3. Tip the pasta into the fennel pan with 2-3 tbsp cooking water and stir well. Season and serve sprinkled with shredded basil and cheese (optional). easy...!
  
  

               Veggie Sausage Casserole



675g potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tsp dried thyme
1 cooking apple, cored and cubed
450g carrots, sliced
1 packet sage &marjoram veggie sausages
275g  suma chopped tinned tomatoes
300ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp  suma tomato puree 
salt and pepper to taste 

Method

1. Put the potatoes into a pan of water and boil for 5 minutes (they need to be part-cooked only and still quite firm). Keep on one side.
2. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaf and thyme and fry for a further 2 minutes.
3. Add the apple, carrots and sausages and fry gently until the sausages are cooked.
4. Add the tomatoes, stock, tomato puree and potatoes. Bring to the boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked. Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread.with thanks to the vegetarian society for this recipe

Baked asparagus with balsamic vinegar

1. 

   500 g	fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed
   50 g	butter
   20 ml	soy sauce
   10 ml	balsamic vinegar
   	salt and pepper, to taste    Preheat oven to 200°C.

   Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
   
   
   Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When melted, remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and then pour over the baked asparagus to serve.
   scrummy!
   
   
   
   
   
   

                

All the ingredients are available from our beautiful shop
The Bears x

Hampers!!

At the Bear we have been very busy making lovely Hampers all week just for you!
There are some amazing pre-made ones waiting for you to chose from,
And
We are also offering you the great deal of being able to make your own,
You pick, We pack, and make it look Beautiful!


Why not make a Dairy free one? A Gluten Free? Or maybe a lovely chocolate and cider one? You choose!

Here's a couple of pre-made ones.

Organic Hamper

Chocolate Hamper for your sweetie!

Please ring us if you are interested in picking up a hamper, or just come in,

 and we can make Christmas a little bit easier and yummier,

Be Merry!

The Bears x

01706 813737

The Real Cider Company!

It's nearly time for the Bear Fayre in Todmorden, Part of the Water Street Christmas Party with brilliant stalls and Christmas light switch on!


One of our exciting samples will be from the lovely local supplier 

Forget your Magners and your Strongbow, we want the real stuff!!


We have 3 Real Ciders in the shop at the mo!


Fanny's Bramble - A still purple cider. Blackberries and Cider, a fruity joyous light and easy cider!
Heck's Perry - Traditional Somerset farmhouse Perry! 
Devon Scrumpy - A still, medium cider. CAMRA champion cider. 
Come and taste a winner!
**We like them all!**
You can buy these from us in lovely re-usable flagons. 
So when it's empty (and it will be sooner than you can imagine, Hick*) You can come back and get some more! Saving money on your next purchase and recycling, Yay! Everyone is a winner!
AND a perfect present for your Real Cider loving friends! 


Also,
Mulled Cider! Oh joy! 
Come and warm your cockles after looking at all the lovely stalls on Water Street.


Other samples include Pike's Delight Cheeses, Pukka Teas and local wines.


We can't wait!
Hope to see you there,
The Real Bears Company. X

Christmas at the Bear!

Shop local this Christmas.
Boost your local economy, support local artists and artisans and be good to your environment.
So leave your cars at home and take a lovely Autumn stroll and support Todmorden.

This year, we have so many beautiful local and fairtrade goodies that would make perfect Christmas presents, there's something for everyone. Here's just a few..

 Recycling Vintage Fabrics and Woolens into Lovely Creations

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Unique handmade creations, made with treasures found around Todmorden.

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Natural gifts from Columbia, 

beautiful and unique handcrafted jewellery made with 

seeds, coconut, wood, fruit peel & tagua.

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A family run business run in the Heart of Yorkshire Dales, handmade with natural raw ingredients.

Make sure you get your glitter quick before we use it all!!

 

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Our friends from Harris Tweed have made us some beautiful bags and scarves.

 

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Fabulous Fairtrade Russian Dolls

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 is our local supplier of essential oils, we have access to over 50 wonderful oils

Hand made by The Bears

 Catherine's scented wheat bags

 Emma's vivacious vintage bath bombs.

Kate's nature inspired card creations

And many more!

We are making Christmas Hampers and Gift Baskets, some ready made for a quick visit or made to order for you locals! 

To order, or reserve any of our treats featured in our blog please ring us on 01706 813737 or come in and see us!

 

Happy days,

The Bears

Bear Fayre - Be there or be Squayre - 26th November

We're having a Bear Fayre everyone!!

Make sure you come along on the 26th November to tantalise your tasting buds!

We will have..

CHEESE,      WINE       AND      CIDER       TASTING

                       

This fayre is part of the Water Street party, which will be filled with music, beautiful stalls and lovely food. 

Then there's the Christmas Light switch on! 

I wonder which celebrity it will be this year? 

fingers crossed for Brian Cox.

**We now have Late Night Thursdays. **

The shop and the cafe will be open till 9.

Do your shopping LOCALLY this Christmas!

See you soon!

The Bears

01706813737