
Thoughts from Thyme
Conversations, Cultivations, Inspirations
Welcome to Thoughts, a place where we share recipes, articles and guides, from our family, team and friends.
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Meringue, Rhubarb & Lemon Curd
A clever marriage of sweet & sour, soft & crisp, and each element is easier than you might think.
Mackerel, horseradish cream & pickled rhubarb
This delicious fish is packed with the ‘good’ fat that plays such an important role in heart-health - making it the perfect dish for Valentine’s!
Thyme’s Hot Cross Buns
Traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday, our sweet and sticky hot cross bun recipe is the perfect Easter treat!
In the Area: A Christmas fair with James Mackie & Arthur Parkinson
Join Arthur and James for a festive shopping evening, where you can peruse antiques, candles, cards, dried hydrangea heads, Bridgwater pottery and a dazzling array of glass tableware!
The Power of Scent ~ Caryn Hibbert
My ambition to create a breathing balm has been long held and was founded in the knowledge that slow, deep breathing can be an extremely powerful tool for life with remarkable and profound effects on our wellbeing.
In the Area: A Conscious Christmas Market at Asthall Manor
ISHKAR is delighted to be returning to the stunning grounds of Asthall Manor for another edition of its Conscious Christmas Market.
Supplier Spotlight: Floreat
Taking its name from the Latin term, meaning 'let flourish', Floreat is the creation of Anne-Marie Hurst, a qualified medical herbalist. Inspired from the reasoning behind the desire for a glass of wine, Floreat is the perfect drink to enjoy during a spa experience.
Happenings: A Discussion on Art & Interiors
Chaired by Fiona McKenzie-Johnston, the panel saw interior designer Bunny Turner, art advisor Rebecca Gordon and gallerist Lyndsey Ingram introduce us to the worlds of art and interiors and talk us through the rules and how to break the, how the two worlds combine in organic, uncontrived ways, and the tricks to merging traditional and contemporary styles. Here are our spark notes.
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.
In the Area: Lorfords
We couldn’t be more delighted that our first foray into the furniture world is with Lorfords, seeing our Oak Leaf fabric adorning their Traditional Elmstead sofa, now available to be made for your own home.
Happenings: Inspiring Meadowlands
Nothing beats sitting in the long grasses, warmth beaming down, and a sundowner served from an old Landy in hand. It is a scene reminiscent of an evening on safari. But this particular scene took place in ourWater Meadows, a reminder that wild spaces are not always a plane ride away and the nature on. our doorstep is in need of our attention. In partnership with Plantlife, we hosted a talk discussing not only how important meadowlands are in the UK’s conservation efforts, but also to human health and creative inspiration.
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.
Sweet Southrop Honey
Searching in the attic last summer for a lost suitcase, we were struck by a distinct sweet perfume that filled the air of the very dusty 17th century roof space.

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