NEWS

This morning the 2018 Great Taste results were announced and I am over the moon that, for the second time, the Fino Dark Balsamic has been awarded 3 Stars, and the Fino White Balsamic has been awarded 2 Stars. Yippee! I am so happy, and I know many of you Fino followers will be delighted too. What great taste we all have! Great Taste is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards.  "Putting your food or drink to the test with our panel of over 500 experts is a quick way to get honest, straightforward and impartial feedback from chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers. Whether your product receives a 1-, 2- or 3-star accolade,...

DATA PROTECTION AND 10% OFF - MAY 2018 I know it's rather a dull subject (that's why I have tried to brighten things with this pic of gorgeous summery cow parsley) but with the new data protection regulations (GDPR) just around the corner, we want to check that you are still happy to recieve emails from us.  We’d love to keep you updated with news from Fino HQ, plus offers and recipes so please, if you are happy to keep hearing from us, can you confirm by clicking the link below.   YES, KEEP ME UPDATED If you change your mind in the future you can unsubscribe...

SPRING WAS SO NEARLY HERE - FEBRUARY 2018 Last weekend it really seemed like spring was here - dainty little snowdrops, the first daffodils, and shoots appearing all over the garden ... and now the Beast of the East has arrived and it is all change. Until today we had got away with it here in Oxford but as I am writing this the snow has started to fall and everywhere is turning white. At times like this I can understand people asking me why we came back from Spain! Despite plummeting temperatures outside all is good here at Fino HQ...

Winter Warmers and 15% off - December 2017 Winter is now officially here, and when I see the lights on this house each year I know that Christmas not that far away. They never fail to make me smile so I had to share them with you! I hope for your sakes that many of you are more organised than me – it always amazes me that I am at Christmas fairs solidly for 3 months in the run up, yet I still get to the week before Christmas and think HELP! If you are still looking for inspiration then maybe a Fino...

Last night I walked outside at about 8pm and was completely spellbound by the most beautiful full moon. I don't know if any of you saw it but it was amazing. Listening to the radio this morning I learnt that it was The Harvest Moon, which traditionally marks the time when farmers begin to gather their crops for the winter, using the extra bright light to extend their working day.  An interesting fact for the day, and it was pretty special to see too! On the theme of gathering crops, there is nothing better than "home grown" fruit and veg - sadly we don't grow any vegetables at home,...