Thoughts from Thyme
Conversations, Cultivations, Inspirations
Welcome to Thoughts, a place where we share recipes, articles and guides, from our family, team and friends.
Explore our Thoughts
Lorfords L-Shaped - Lemon Cream Puffs
From Lorfords, L-shaped: “We are bringing a little of Thyme's magic to you. At their restaurant, The Ox Barn, Head Chef Charlie Hibbert leads the team in delivering excellent British food with their own twist. This week, Thyme has provided this tempting recipe for lemon cream puffs - because we all deserve a little decadence!.”
Lorfords L-Shaped - Cod with Fennel, Turnip Tops & Persillade
From Lorfords, L-shaped: “Over at Thyme in Southrop, Head Chef Charlie Hibbert leads the team at The Ox Barn restaurant. This week, Thyme has kindly provided this cod recipe which uses fennel and chilli flakes for a beautiful flavour. As we embrace longer days and milder weather, try this recipe for yourself at home..”
Lorfords L-Shaped - The perfect summer dessert: Eton Mess
From Lorfords, L-shaped: “July sees Thyme’s kitchen garden bursting at the seams with sweet, plump produce. Thyme’s founder Caryn and her son – Chef Director, Charlie Hibbert are deep in conversation about next year and what they want to add to their wide range of produce in Thyme’s kitchen gardens.”
English Rose
A delicious pink cocktail, using our freshly laid hen's eggs, whisked to produce this fluffy and enchanting cocktail incorporating homemade infusions and syrups.
Supplier Spotlight: Amie Wine
We came across amie wine through our friends at Aurelia and got to know the brand story, which immediately resonated with us at Thyme.
Supplier Spotlight: Gosnells Of London
Mead often conjures up images of Vikings, Beowulf and Game of Thrones, but the drink has a lot more to offer than its traditional novelty “castle gift shop” image suggests. Here at Gosnells we’re making mead modern, by shaking up aged perceptions of this honey based alcohol.
Dandelion: The Ingredient Edit
Though many keen gardeners may think of dandelions as a nuisance, they are edible and have many medicinal properties.
Birch Sap: The Ingredient Edit
Water is drawn from the earth by simple osmosis; it literally runs up through their veins. This rising sap can be collected and gives us for instance, maple syrup, while at Thyme, we draw birch sap. Very slightly sweet, it can only be collected on a few early spring days.
Nettle: The Ingredient Edit
The humble stinging nettle has a rich history. It has long been believed that originally stinging nettles were brought to the UK by the Romans for use as a natural remedy to fight ailments caused by the cold.
Yacón: The Ingredient Edit
The Magic Root
Indigenous to South America, this hardy root vegetable is used to aid good digestion and a healthy gut.
Good Coffee ~ Olly Wilkins
Choosing an ethical coffee brand
Direct-trade is fairer than fair trade. There’s a real myth around fair trade where it isn’t actually as fair as you would first think. Quality is often compromised with fair trade whereas direct-trade links are more ethical and sustainable for both the farmer and the roaster.
Spill the Grapes ~ Nyetimber’s Brad Greatrix
English Sparkling Winemaking with Nyetimber
The quintessentially British brand shares our ethos for conservation and appreciation for the land. Winemaker, Brad Greatrix, spills the grapes on the art of English sparkling winemaking.
Pumpkin with crispy chilli
With a glut of pumpkins in the gardens at this time of year, we are championing them. Paired with creamy goat's curd and a favourite store cupboard staple, Laoganma's crispy chilli in oil.
Sweetcorn Fritters
This is a hearty brunch, full of flavour from the smokey harissa and fragrant coriander, complimenting the sweet and buttery corn – the ultimate Sunday morning feast
Winter Choices ~ Bitter Palate
Taste is a complex mix of sweet, sour, salty, savoury and bitter.