Alston Wholefoods
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Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
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About Alston Wholefoods
Alston Wholefoods is an ethical grocer and delicatessen offering a wide range of local, regional, organic, fairtrade and eco-friendly foods, toiletries and household goods. It is renowned for its stock of more than 40 living breathing cheeses.
Alston Wholefoods Description
Alston Wholefoods
“A little gem in the heart of the north Pennines”
Situated in the heart of Alston, we are a Workers’ Co-operative dedicated to supplying quality products at reasonable prices. Our aims are to support local producers, reduce food miles and support Fair Trade. We are always happy to source hard-to-get ingredients, and as we order on a weekly basis, we can usually supply you within a week of your order. We can make up hampers to your requirements, and also sell gift vouchers.
We stock a wide range of wholefoods – organic and fairly traded wherever possible – over 40 varieties of local cheese, delicatessen items and our range of items for special diets includes Genius bread, gluten free breakfast cereals, biscuits, crackers, pasta, ice creams, chocolate, snacks, sauces and jams.
Local products include Cumberland Mustard and Moorlands Candles – both made in Alston; bacon, pancetta, cold meats and salamis from Shaws Meats and Slacks; jams and pickles from Wild and Fruitful, Claire’s Handmade and Friendly Food and Drink; soaps and lotions from Alnwick Apothecary and Essential Spirit; Indian sauces and chutneys from Mr. Vikki and Trees Can’t Dance; ice creams and sorbets from Beckleberrys, Cream o’ Galloway and Doddington Farm; flours from The Watermill and Gilchester Farm; oils and condiments from Uncle Roys; soft drinks from Fentimans; fruit cordials from Thorncroft; honey from Chain Bridge and Nook Farm; garden plants and herbs from Pennine Perennials.
Our local cow, goat and sheep cheeses come from Thornby Moor Dairy, Appleby Creamery, Doddington Dairy, Wardhall Dairy, Birdoswald, Northumberland Cheese Company and Shepherd’s Purse Creamery. We also stock a variety of premium cheddars, Stilton, Wensleydale, Cheshire, Parmesan, Manchego, Swiss Gruyère, Jarlsberg, buffalo mozzarella, feta and haloumi.
Other products include organic yoghurt, goats’ milk, cream and butter; dried herbs and spices sold by weight; organic and herbal teas; single variety coffees; a selection of non-dairy milks and ice creams; an extensive range of Far Eastern products; chocolate and snacks; vegetarian and vegan products; fruit juices and soft drinks; and a selection of fresh seasonal herbs and spices.
Our main supplier delivers on Thursdays, with orders taken up until 2pm on Wednesdays; other suppliers deliver fortnightly. Discounts are available on bulk orders. You can order by phone, e-mail or in person at the shop, where our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you to find an ingredient or product.
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Ideas for St Valentine's Day. A heart-shaped Brie from our beloved Appleby Creamery (you already know you adore their bries), a box of Love Tea, a choice of gorgeous chocolates, and the ingredients for a scrumptuous meal. And don't forget the candles. You'll find all of these at Alston Wholefoods. Treat your loved one.
While the Co-op Supermarket is temporarily closed for a full refurbishment, remember that we sell a wide range of products that you might normally buy there: eggs, butter & magarines, cheese, pasta & rice, tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits & cakes, tinned foods, flour, snacks, chocolate, cereals, rye bread, nan bread and chapatis and much, much more.
For fresh-baked bread and pies, go to Saddlers at the top of the town.
We’re looking forward to having Lou’s lovely award-winning Marmalade back in the shop soon!
Cheese of the Week: ISLE OF MULL CHEDDAR
Isle of Mull cheddar doesn't taste like any other cheddar and it doesn't look the same either. It's a pale ivory colour with a very sharp, fruity tang, thanks to the unusual diet of the cows that eat the fermented grain from the nearby Tobermory whisky distillery. It is made on Sgriob-ruadh farm by the Reade family.
Our 20l refill drums for The Bio-D Company Laundry Liquid and Washing-up Liquid have arrived! Simply bring along your containers for us to fill up for you.
Once empty, the 20l drums are returned to Bio-D for re-using - keeping plastic waste to an absolute minimum. #ZeroWaste
Washing-up Liquid @ 22.5p per 100ml; 750ml bottle £1.69... Laundry Liquid @ 44.5p per 100ml; 750ml bottle £3.34
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We are now stocking Mrs Unis CHAPATIS, as well as the NAN BREADS. They are prepared by hand, in Scotland, to an authentic South Asian recipe and baked through a fired oven - delicious with a wonderful texture. Suitable for a vegan diet.
We stock all the ingredients you need for making currys, find out more about our range http://alstonwholefoods.com/curry/ or even better, drop into our shop and browse the shelves. You are sure to find inspiration!
It's arrived! The Forced Rhubarb is here and on sale in the shop. Find out more about how it is grown and recipe ideas on our website: http://alstonwholefoods.com/rhubarb/
It's the start of the forced rhubarb season - a Northern delicacy totally different to the stuff we grow outdoors later in the season. We are considering getting some in from the legendary Oldroyds in the Rhubarb Triangle. It would cost £4.00 per 500g. Which is slightly cheaper than Waitrose.
Find out more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwPWbvzRx 50
Please let us know if you'd be interested in buying some. By the way it freezes well.
Cheese of the week Hebridean Blue from the Isle of Mull, is now on taste. £2.18 per 100g.
A wonderfully rich and creamy, punchy semi-soft blue cheese. Scotland’s take on a classic Stilton.
... Recipe idea: Hebridean Blue Cheese Mushrooms - https://bit.ly/2TpdGYR
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Organic Seville Oranges are back in stock at £2.40 per kilogram (that's cheaper than Waitrose).
Here are some recipes to capture their fabulous flavour. They also freeze well.
Seville Orange Curd... https://www.prioryfarm.co.uk/recipes/sevi lle-orange-curd/
Seville Orange Tart: https://bit.ly/2VIP0Jz
Seville Orange Ice Cream: http://alstonwholefoods.com/seville-orang e-ice-cream/
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Brie De Meaux is the most famous of all the French bries. It has soft velvety texture with a tender bloomy rind. It is still traditionally artisan made from unpasteurised milk and has a rich taste underlined by sweet and buttery flavours of mushrooms, truffles and almonds. Mentioned anecdotally in writings dating back to the ninth century, this cheese is an absolute classic.
Great value at £1.68 per 100g. Just the one wheel, so when it's gone it's gone. Don't miss out!
It's Seville oranges season! We have organic ones at £2.40 per kilogram. Time for marmalade or alternatively here’s a wonderfully simple ice cream recipe. http://alstonwholefoods.com/seville-orang e-ice-cream/
LUNAR Calendars - just a few remaining. Now at the reduced price of £5.
The calendar measures 21cm x 59cm and shows the moon phase for every day (or night) of the year. Printed on high-quality recycled paper. Each comes in a protective cardboard tube for easy posting.
Proceeds go to River Ocean, a social enterprise whose mission is to increase the awareness and care of our rivers and seas through education, research and action.
More about Alston Wholefoods
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: -