Earthy - Events

Earthy Opening Sunday Brunch Tasting - Sunday 11th May 2008 - Sunday 11th May 2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:57:29 +0100

To celebrate our opening at 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace in Edinburgh, we're inviting you to come along and join us at a special tasting event, where you'll be able to sample some of the produce we sell and meet some of the producers who make it. It's an informal gathering on Sunday, 11th May, starting at noon and drifting on through the afternoon until around 4pm. Come along and dig-in.

Earthy at Taste Edinburgh - Thursday 29th May 2008 - Sunday 1st Jun 2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:04:04 +0100

A treat for foodies - Taste Edinburgh at the Meadows is a showcase for the very best of Scottish produce, so naturally Earthy will be in attendance. Our stall is situated right opposite the Delicious Farmers Market stalls, so we'll be in good company with several of our producers. The event runs from Thursday 29th May until Sunday, 1st June. For more information and tickets, visit: http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/T/taste2008/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Earthy 'Grow Your Own' Sunday - Sunday 8th Jun 2008 - Sunday 8th Jun 2008

Wed, 28 May 2008 17:54:30 +0100

On Sunday, 8th June we’re hosting our first ever Earthy ‘Grow Your Own’ event. Whether you only have a window box or a small balcony, or are lucky enough to own a townhouse garden or an allotment, pop along and meet some of the growers and gardeners who nurture the veg, herbs, plants and flowers we stock. Experts will be on hand to offer green-fingered help and advice, and our own horticulturalist, Pete, will be hosting a planting demonstration in our mini-garden. We’ll be getting in some fantastic local plants and sampling delicious salads, olives and dressings in-store at our Deli. The event kicks off at 12 noon (we still open at 10am though) and lasts until 4pm. Weather permitting, we may even get the BBQ out and serve up some lovely grilled veg.

Please note that our car park will be closed all day to host this event (except to disabled badge holders - please email or phone us beforehand if you require any assistance and we’ll do all we can to help).

EARTHY 'EVERYTHING'S GONE GREEN' WEEKEND SPECIAL - Saturday 21st Jun 2008 - Sunday 22nd Jun 2008

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:54:44 +0100

It's good to grow stuff. Nurture it. Protect it. And all the time enjoy it. Whether it's fruit, veg or beautiful flora - plants make the world a better place to live in. That's why we're hosting a special weekend at Earthy to celebrate and share the world of plant life. From 8.30am on Saturday (June 21st) when we open our doors, until we close them again at 5pm on Sunday (June 22nd), you'll be able to buy local, seasonal and organic flowers and veg, herb and decorative plants - all at 25% off our normal marked prices. So pop along to Earthy and make your world a little bit greener.

Dig-in. It’s Earthy.

Earthy Summer BBQ Sunday - Sunday 20th Jul 2008 - Sunday 20th Jul 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:21:47 +0100

On Sunday, 20th July we’re hosting a sizzling BBQ to celebrate Earthy’s first summer here at Ratcliffe Terrace. We’ll have a host of chargrilled delights on offer for carnivores and vegetarians alike. We’ll also be offering samples of fruit juices, beers, wines & some amazing salads and dressings that pack a punch - in fact everything
you’ll need to enjoy the best Scottish summer food.

Our weather may not be the best in the world, but our produce certainly is. So come along and celebrate it with us.
Bring the family and dig-in.

Please note - our car park will be closed all day to
host this event (except to disabled badge holders - please
email or phone us beforehand if you require any
assistance and we’ll do all we can to help).

Slow Food Edinburgh Summer BBQ - Monday 11th Aug 2008 - Monday 11th Aug 2008

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:53:38 +0100

Earthy is delighted to be hosting Slow Food Edinburgh’s Summer Evening BBQ on Monday, 11th August. Non-members are very welcome. If you’d like to reserve your place, just ping us back an email, before 5pm on Friday, 8th August to: yum@earthy.co.uk with Slow Food BBQ in the subject line. Please note that numbers are limited, so please book early to avoid any disappointment. Tickets cost £15 (£10 if you’re a Slow Food Member),
payable on entry, and include a glass of wine, beer or a soft drink on arrival, an amazing BBQ using the best local produce and an exclusive Cheese & Wine Tasting in-store for afters. Don’t miss it.
Please note that our store will close to the public at 6pm on the 11th to prepare for the BBQ. Our car park will also be closed for the evening.

Earthy Foraging Saturday - Saturday 27th Sep 2008 - Saturday 27th Sep 2008

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:39:46 +0100

Come Foraging – the Earthy way.

On Saturday, 27th September we’ll be foraging in the woods around East Linton in search of some great free food. Stuff like mushrooms, wild herbs and other edible plants. We’ll be joined by Ben Robertson, a life-long forager and supplier of our delicious Earthy Chanterelle & Cep mushrooms. He’ll be your personal guide, explaining what to look out for and what to avoid.

The foraging walk begins at 10.30am - meeting up at Smeaton Estate, just on the outskirts of East Linton, East Lothian – and will end at around 2.30pm back at Smeaton. Tickets cost £20 per head (£10 for kids under 14) and include tea/coffee/fruit juice and a foraged lunch gorging on freshly-picked wild delights. If you're interested or want to book tickets, please pop into Earthy, or email Pete - pete@earthy.co.uk with numbers and your contact details.

A little bit about Ben Robertson – Earthy’s master forager.

Ben Robertson is a professional forager based in Perthshire. Amateur mycology filled many summer days throughout his youth and he developed an eye for the various habitats that harbour particular species. His biological science degree was in part funded by this knowledge as he began to supply top Edinburgh restaurants with delicacies such as Chanterelles and Ceps. His expertise began to encompass plant species and the forgotten herbs of Britain’s foraging past began to feature alongside his more familiar fungi. From herbs with an aniseed sweetness or lemony zing to aromatic flowers and blaeberries, the diversity and abundance of Scotland’s wild foods is a topic worth sharing. Join Ben and Pete Jackson from Earthy, as they venture east (well, East Lothian anyway) in search of these natural flavours.

How to get to Smeaton Estate:

Take the A1 heading east (Berwick-upon-Tweed) until you get to Haddington – around 15 miles. Leave the A1 at the Abbotsview Junction and head on the A199 towards East Linton. As you arrive at East Linton, take the left hand turn-off and then take the 2nd left into the High Street. After the shops look out for a signpost on the right for Smeaton. Follow the signs, and on arrival at Smeaton Nursery, park your car and head for the Tearoom where the teapot will be hot.

Grab your wellies, coat and scarf and dig-in.

Earthy Autumn Harvest Sunday - Sunday 19th Oct 2008 - Sunday 19th Oct 2008

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:13:07 +0100

Our next Sunday event is a celebration of the great British autumnal harvest. It’s the time of year that farmers across the country reap their bounty, so we thought it would be good to join them in celebrating the season’s best produce.
The Earthy Harvest Sunday on 19th October (from 12 noon until 5pm) is a chance for you to taste exceptional food and have some fun too. We’re inviting you to bring along your own home-baked creations (only if they’re edible please) and our panel of expert judges will be on hand to test your
baking skills and award prizes. So if you think you can bake the best cake in town, bring it along and share it.

There will also be games for kids to join in and we hope, weather-permitting, to have a very special BBQ where you'll be able to enjoy some great seasonal delights. Entry is free to all. See you there.