Sweet Treats

It was a very very quiet day in the shop today, thanks to all this rain! But here are two lovely ladies who braved the deluge in order to brighten eachothers day over coffee.

Miss T on the right is particularly happy because she is just about to tuck into one of the new Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies on offer in the Cafe.

It just so happens, that in her last job, Chief Treat Orderer, Julia, organised weddings (amongst other things) and was once asked by a Texan hieress' mother to provide for her vegetarian guests "cayrots" (put on best southern accent in manner of Scarlett O'hara) while everyone else tucked into Roast Lamb with all the trimmings. This didn't seem to be much in the spirit of sharing or celebration and ever since then (well, before then actually but lets not go into that), Julia has asserted at every opportunity that just because certain people don't eat certain things, it doesn't mean to say that they wouldn't like to eat nice things the same as everyone else. And that's why she always makes sure there's something lovely for everyone.

Hello World!

We are the Chatty Chickens, and this is the shiny new blog of Eynsham Emporium as told from a Chicken's eye view ... you'll see a few of us here if you look carefully.

From our lofty vantage points all around the shop, we'll tell you what's been going on around here, along with information and tips about the snazzy gadgets, delicious new product lines and fun kids stuff that you can find on the shelves. We might even tell you a few stories too .... if we feel like it of course..

We'd absolutely love to hear from you if you have a story about a particular piece of favourite kitchen equipment old or modern, or if you have a favourite recipe to share, and also if you have any suggestions which would make your shopping experience more enjoyable.

In the meantime, by way of a proper introduction, here's a bit more about us chickens - we live here you know, and very interesting it is too:

Here is Mr Doodle. He thinks he's in charge. (ha ha)


Ma Hen - looks like she's hanging out her washing!


Little Red - as in Rooster


and us, Nosh and Pecks - we love cake, especially those big round ones with all the cream .. yum yum!


So go on, get yourself a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake, and we'll tell you a few things ...