Shropshire Damson Macaron – Great Taste Award
Shropshire Damson Macaron Great Taste Award Our Shropshire Damson Macaron has copped the Star! We are so proud to have been awarded a Great Taste Star in 2025, and to win our first Star with this flavour is even more special. The damsons grow in my garden, and the tree has been part of our family for all of my life, so to be able to bring this flavour into the realms of a nationally recognised award is amazing. This macaron features a beautiful purple and white swirl design, encasing a damson and white chocolate ganache with a damson jam centre. The fluffy fruited ganache is very unique, providing a rounded rich and tart creaminess, with a jam centre, really punching home the iconic Damson flavour. This is now the second award our Shropshire Damson Macaron has picked up, winning Bronze in the best new product award at Ludlow Food Festival –…
Shropshire Macarons feature on James Martin’s Saturday Morning
As seen on tv … Shropshire Macarons on james martin’s saturday morning Yep, in S6 E3 of James Martin’s Saturday Morning, James will be making a delicious looking gateau which is adorned by OUR MACARONS!! James also has a conversation with us via zoom about why the business was started and a bit about my background. It was a very surreal experience, but it was fantastic to be part of. We applied to be part of the show after a few tags on social media from friends. Following our application, the show’s producer then reached out and said they were really keen to get us on (including James himself!) We joined via zoom and decorated the kitchen with some easy access Christmas decorations – didn’t fancy routing through the loft for Christmas stuff in early November… Not only was I in shock at James Martin talking to me on my phone…
Natural world photographer, Lindsey B, selected to exhibit in Shrewsbury Arts Trail 2023
Natural world photographer, Lindsey B, selected to exhibit in Shrewsbury Arts Trail 2023 Our very own market manager, landscape and wildlife photographer Lindsey Bucknor, has had three images selected for the https://www.shrewsburyartstrail.com 2023. The theme was movement and Lindsey has entered three stunning seascapes. You van view Elgol to the Cuillins at the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, with the other two showing in the parade shops.
Jan and David appear on the BBC’s The Farmer’s Country Showdown
The Farmer’s Country Showdown Farming couple and Made in Shropshire members, Jan and David, together with daughter Fiona, appeared on the BBC’s ‘The Famers Country Showdown recently, determined to bag themselves a bunch of rosettes at the Staffordshire County Show. Nestled in the heart of south Shropshire, farmers Jan and David run Muckleton Meats, and are dedicated to keeping happy healthy pigs from which they produce succulent and delicious pork products to their own special recipes. https://muckletonmeats.com/ They also run a small Jersey dairy herd, which provides milk for their calves and Nanny Janny’s Ice Cream. https://nannyjannysjerseyicecream.co.uk/ In this episode they each picked their favourite cow and go head-to-head in the show ring. Who, if any will receive the coveted red rosette? Link to BBC – The Farmer’s Country Showdown
Autumn Fair at Dudmaston
AUTUMN FAIR AT DUDMASTON SUN 03 OCT 10:30 – 16:00 Made in Shropshire are hosting an autumn market in the orchard at Dudmaston Hall. Come along, browse the stalls and meet local producers, makers and artists from around the county. Whether you want to treat yourself or find a gift for someone special, we feel sure that there will be something here for everyone. This event offers you the opportunity to indulge in a truly local shopping experience in a stunning setting. So come along and meet our producers, strike up a conversation and discover the story behind the makes. Entry to this event is free for National Trust members and under 5s. Admission applies to non members.Visit the National Trust website for more details.