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Eggs still get the lion’s share

British Lion quality mark stays in top spot as the UK’s most recognised food assurance mark
The British Lion quality mark has reinforced its position as the UK’s most recognised food assurance mark, with awareness of 80%, according to the […]

March 17th, 2026|News|Comments Off on Eggs still get the lion’s share|

Welsh Cakes

 

Welsh Cakes

A perfect teatime treat – especially on St David’s Day, 1st March. 

225 g plain flour85 g caster sugar50 g butter50 g lard50 g currants1 whole free range egg1 splash milk

Tip the flour, sugar, mixed spice, baking powder and […]

March 1st, 2026|Recipes|Comments Off on Welsh Cakes|

The Lakes’ Producer of the Year announced

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company (The Lakes) announced the winners of their ‘Producer of the Year’ Award at their recent end-of-year meeting.

The winners were the Threlkeld family in North Cumbria, with Matthew and Erica Threlkeld seen here receiving […]

February 20th, 2026|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Lakes’ Producer of the Year announced|

Air Fryer Toad in the Hole

 

Toad In The Hole -Air Fryer

If it’s not Sunday roasts and Yorkshires, a perfect mid-week meal is toad in the hole – using healthy turkey and cranberry sausages and semi skimmed milk, or deliciously decadent Cumberland sausage and full […]

January 30th, 2026|Recipes|Comments Off on Air Fryer Toad in the Hole|
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    Kings Award for Sustainable Development presented to The Lakes

Kings Award for Sustainable Development presented to The Lakes

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company receives its King’s Award for Sustainable Development
Following a formal reception at Windsor Castle last year, the official presentation of the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category was made to David […]

January 26th, 2026|News|Comments Off on Kings Award for Sustainable Development presented to The Lakes|

Stir up Sunday – Christmas Tradition

Stirring up tradition
Did you know that Stir Up Sunday is a special tradition rooted in a centuries-old British custom? It marks the day when families gather in the kitchen to prepare their Christmas pudding—weeks ahead of the holiday feast.

Stir-Up […]

November 24th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Stir up Sunday – Christmas Tradition|

Christmas Pudding

 

Christmas Pudding

Stir Up Sunday (late November) is the traditional day to mix up your Christmas pudding so it can mature before the big day. Everyone takes a turn stirring from East to West and making a wish — a […]

November 23rd, 2025|Recipes|Comments Off on Christmas Pudding|

Perfect Pancakes & Poached Eggs

 

Pancakes & Poached Eggs

Delicious any time of day. Eggs are a rich source of protein, fibre and vitamins. You can have them for breakfast and supper too. 

2 each Free Range Eggs – Laid With Love1 each Avocado2 slices […]

October 9th, 2025|Recipes|Comments Off on Perfect Pancakes & Poached Eggs|

Yes you can go to work on 2 eggs for breakfast

A New study shows that it is safe to eat two eggs a day within a healthy diet – even if you have high cholesterol levels

New research indicating that you can eat two eggs a day as part of […]

October 1st, 2025|News|Comments Off on Yes you can go to work on 2 eggs for breakfast|

Bioacoustics first in the food industry for The Lakes

Leading-edge bioacoustics innovation from The Lakes 
A UK egg producer and packer has been trailblazing in the field of bioacoustics, monitoring bird song on ALL the farms that supply their free range eggs. This pioneering bioacoustics initiative sets a new […]

August 17th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Bioacoustics first in the food industry for The Lakes|