The Almanac

Tales from THE PIG

noun [ C ] (also almanack) a handbook, typically published annually, that includes information for the year such as important days, weather, seasons and nature.
31 January 2025

The perfect blend: Meet our new Potting Shed partners, Tribe517

Harpreet, our Wellness Guru here at THE PIGs, shares why Tribe517 are a natural fit for our peaceful Potting Shed treatment rooms!

28 January 2025

Ollie’s old favourites – all about tomatoes

Our Head Kitchen Garden Guru, Ollie, shares some of his favourite fruit varieties to grow and sow this February.

16 January 2025

A tipple with Wild Idol & Pentire

This January for our Flavour of the Month, we’re keeping things light and bright with a focus on Lows & Nos, so we’ve teamed up with Wild Idol and Pentire to shake up a refreshing spritz!

16 January 2025

24 hours at a PIG: a trip away doing very little (or a lot!)

Not sure how to spend your 24 hours at a PIG? Here’s a taste of what your day might look like…

15 January 2025

Meet our friends in our veg beds: Claverton Cloches!

We caught up with Beth, founder of Claverton Cloches, to learn more about the story behind these charming cloches, how they’re made, and why they’re perfect for our veg beds...

15 January 2025

Sherry & Almond Trifle Recipe

An elaborate trifle with brandy, sherry, almonds and bay-flavoured custard, its name paying homage to the alcohol cleverly disguised inside the cake and custard. The traditional trifle made good use of stale cake soaked in alcohol, jam with no fresh fruit (this made it ‘sloppy’) and cream thickened with cornflour and almonds. 

13 January 2025

THE PIG's Pork Chop

We’ve always had a signature pork dish on the menu – it wouldn’t be THE PIG without it! Try your hand at dishing up this PIG classic at home, perfect for a cosy winter lunch or dinner.

02 December 2024

BIG PIG Christmas Gift Guide 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... which means it’s time to start ticking off that festive gift list!

02 December 2024

Five of the best reasons to visit Cornwall this winter

When you think of Cornwall, chances are you’re picturing an idyllic day in summer. But most Kernow-philes keep a closely guarded secret: it’s even better in winter. Here’s what hidden gems are waiting in our picturesque patch in the west through the colder months…

25 November 2024

From our house to yours

Our Creative Director Judy Hutson shares her best tips and tricks on how to get THE PIG’s style at home.

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