Posted by Natalie on Thu 15 Oct, 2009 – 10:10 pm
Filed under Food, Products
You may recognise the owner of the Saddleworth Cheese Company as the guy who played Martin Platt in Coronation Street, but Sean Wilson is now a well know name in the cheese world and an award winning producer of artisan cheese. The names of the cheeses, which are all hand-made in Saddleworth, Lancashire, using only Saddleworth milk, take their names from Lancashire sayings such as “how’s your father” and “mouth almighty”.
Suitable for vegetarians as only vegetarian rennet’s are used, the line up includes Lancashire crumbly (Muldoons Picnic), Lancashire Creamy (Hows yer father) , Lancashire Tasty (Mouth Almighty) and a specially formulated medium soft blue cheese (Smelly Apeth).
With awards including a British Cheese Award, Best Cheese in Show at Bakewell including Best Crumbly and Best Farmhouse Cheese, these cheeses are well worth sampling. You will find them in our deli counter at Millies along with a range of specialist cheeses, cooked meats such as ham, beef, chorizo and salami, olives and lots more.
Posted by Natalie on Sun 11 Oct, 2009 – 12:58 pm
Saving the planet can often be thought as expensive, boring and a selfless act. Fortunately Ecover have a different approach to environmental friendly shopping with their ingenious Ecover Refills. The concept is incredibly straight forward – instead of throwing away your plastic washing up bottle (which then takes hundreds of years to degrade) bring it into Millies and simply refill it. Not only is this even better than throwing it in the recycling bin, it also saves you money as you’re not paying for the packaging, shipping, etc. which is normally included in the final price. The environmental goodness doesn’t stop there; as Ecover can transport more products in fewer stinky lorries, you help save the Ozone!
We currently have refills available for:
- Washing Up Liquid – Camomile & Marigold
- Fabric Conditioner – Amongst the Flowers
- All-Purpose Cleaner
Each can be used to fill your 500ml, 1 litre or 1.5 litre bottles.
Finally, we’ve found kids love calling with their folks to help refill, making shopping a bit more fun and teaching them recycling from an early age!
Refill stations at Millies
Posted by Natalie on Fri 9 Oct, 2009 – 9:31 pm
We’ve been featured in the Leeds Shopping Guide Autumn/Winter 2009 magazine, a free magazine available to pick up at various locations throughout the city. In a section dedicated to the local, independent stores, Geoff answered a few questions in an interview with them:
Why Leeds?
We felt the city would benefit from a shop much more similar to what’s available in the south where you can almost do your weekly shop in mid sized lifestyle stores. Leeds has a varied customer base, we feel we offer something for everyone.
What’s your advice for leading a more healthy lifestyle?
Don’t try to eat a limited range of foods just because that food group is a healthy option, buy better quality from sources you either know about or can find out about. Enjoy your diet, but keep it varied.
Posted by Natalie on Thu 8 Oct, 2009 – 8:57 pm
I was going to cook tonight (honest!), but then I saw our deli chef had cooked venison pie for ‘Meal of the Day’ and it looked just too good not to try! So I grabbed a couple of slices and some veg and brought it home. I know this may sound bias, but this really is one of the best pies I’ve ever had.
The venison is from our local supplier, Holme Farmed Venison in Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire. As described by Holme Farm, here’s why the pie tasted so good:
At Holme Farmed Venison we believe that quality is of the utmost importance. Our deer are reared naturally, grazing on grass pastures, guaranteeing a beautifully flavoured lean and tender red meat. One of the healthiest meats available, venison is low in cholesterol and fat and high in protein. It has recently been found to be a source of Omega 3 fatty acids, along with the immunity boosting zinc and selenium.
There’s still lots of pie left, so feel free to call in and grab some for your lunch!
Posted by Natalie on Wed 7 Oct, 2009 – 9:43 pm
I’ve been busy in the kitchen today baking lots of yummy treats for the people of Leeds! (left to right) All-Bran Loaf, Banana Cake, Chocolate Chip Flapjacks, Chocolate Brownies, Fruit Cake and Cherry Bakewell Cake.
Also at the back are our whole Large Christmas Cakes (3kg), Small Christmas Cakes and Banana Cake.
Call in for a slice and a coffee!
Posted by Natalie on Tue 6 Oct, 2009 – 1:32 pm
Mark Long will be in store a Millies on Saturday 31st October 2009, 12:00pm – 4:00pm to help you with any question you have with training and nutritional advice.
Mark has 7 years experience in helping people to reach their goals as a fully qualified YMCA AFI Level 3 Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist. He holds a Masters Diploma in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy and has also competed in the European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open for Britain winning a bronze medal.
Our sports supplement department is located on the first floor, just call in and Mark will be happy to chat with you. There is no need to make an appointment and it’s totally free.
Posted by Natalie on Sat 3 Oct, 2009 – 9:27 pm
This is easily our favourite pudding. A “rich chocolate sponge topped with morish belgian chocolate sauce”. All I can say is it’s yummy, I love it!!
Served with Provamel Soya Custard Vanilla.
All available in store at Millies.