Lemon Curd ~ Recipe

 I just love lemon curd and not had it in a long while, I decided to make some and it is surprisingly easy.  Lemons and...

Swede or is it a Turnip

 We normally have swedes when they are in season, and are a veg that are super tasty and can see you through the winter.&nb...

Lemon Loaf ~ Recipe

Lemons are always available in Country Matters Hexton, add a slice to your gin & tonic, did you know you can freeze lemon slices,...

Carrots

 At Country Matters Hexton, we collect our fresh fruit and veg on a Thursday and this will normally include carrots and...

Flapjacks ~ Recipe

You can be rest assured that we will have a supply of Scott's Porage oats - Helen's favourite.Apart from hot porage and overnight...

Supplier Spotlight ~ Piper Crisps

We have just started stocking Pipers Crisps, they are produced by 3 farmers based in Lincolnshire and have some interesting...

Pickled Onions ~ Recipe

 Autumn is upon us and the pickle season has started.  This week in Country Matters Hexton we have onions for pickling...

Lemons

At Country Matters not only do we have a good selection of local produce we generally have lemons.  Lemons are versatile and...

Supplier Spotlight ~ Ms Tee ~ Woodturner

Teraina (Ms Tee) is recently new to woodturning and is improving in leaps and bounds, and loves to take on a new challenge. ...

Carrot Cake ~ Recipe

We generally have local carrots for sale.  This carrot cake recipe is super light and is lower in fat, I can't pretend it is...

Supplier Spotlight ~ Dawn ~ Handknits

Dawn is a regular at the Country Matters Hexton shop and keeps herself occupied in her free time knitting. She knits various items...

Supplier Spotlight ~ Vera ~ Naturalis Candles, Creams & Balms

 Vera has been bringing her makes along to Hexton Country Matters for a little while now.The items have been lovingly handmade...

Supplier Spotlight ~ Corbett & Sons ~ Honey

Corbett & Sons are selling their local honey in the shop, they are from Barton Le Clay, so very close to Hexton.  ...

Supplier Spotlight ~ Carolyn ~ Handmade Fabric Bags & Accessories

Carolyn, a crafter and a gardener, has been bringing her handmade items to the shop now for 7 years or so....

Supplier Spotlight ~ Mrs Middleton's ~ Oil & Flour

We have been stocking Mrs Middleton's Rapeseed Oil for a number of years at Country Matters.  ...

Supplier Spotlight ~ Nick Peace ~ Woodturning

Nick has been woodturning for about 6 years.  Following his retirement, he started looking for something different to do, he...

Raspberries

Helen often has raspberries (blueberries too), and muffins are super easy to make.  They don't keep well, best to eat on the...

Fruit scones & delicious homemade jam

Fancy a lovely light scone and some homemade jam, check out our range of jams in the shop, pick up some eggs and flour and get making...

Hand Sanitiser

 We have a small stock of handbag/pocket sized hand sanitiser, along with a very limited number of these pouches that you can...

And now we are open

We are now open, with reduced opening times, check our Facebook page for details.  All the shelves are not fully stocked,...

The big revamp

In March we closed due to the Covid19, like all other retail premises in the country, but instead of sitting around Debbie took charge...

VE Day recipe idea - bread pudding

Visit our Facebook page and 'like us' Hexton Country Matters and share with your friends. This recipe makes enough...

Supplier Spotlight - Greetings Cards - Sue Margesson

Sue paints beautiful watercolours and then has them printed onto greetings cards.  We have had her cards for many years...

VE Day celebrations - Evacuee

  Please visit our Facebook page share and like us to spread the word. There is a lovely story on BBC History,...

Supplier Spotlight - Woodwork & Crafting - Frank & Maggie

Frank & Maggie have been bringing their handmade items for many years, between them, they woodwork, sew & crochet.&...

VE Day celebrations - blankets

  Please visit our Facebook page share and like us to spread the word. If you are planning a garden party...

Supplier Spotlight - Knitting - Dawn

We have many hand knitted items from several different suppliers, one of them is Dawn. Dawn is a regular at the Country Matters...

VE day celebrations - Hexton

Do you have any memories of Hexton on VE Day from family or friends? It was the 8 May 1945, and it will be 75 years since...

Supplier Spotlight - preserves, sewing, knitting & crochet - Nikki

You will see Nikki on the desk most Saturday mornings, she has many talents, and has recently started making our jams/preserves/pickles,...

Baked Eggs - a quick lunch/light tea

The hens are starting to lay again and Eggs are available in Country Matters Hexton shop, so how abut this simple idea for a lunch/light...

Supplier Spotlight - Honey - Corbett & sons

Corbett & Sons have recently started selling their local honey in the shop, they are from Barton Le Clay, so very close...

VE Day celebrations - Table cloths and table linen

  Please visit our Facebook page share and like us to spread the word. Our stock is always changing, and we...

Supplier Spotlight - Helen - Hens & Eggs

Helen is the 'boss' and you will often see her at the counter serving you. Helen has a flock of 50 hens and 5 very happy...

American Pancakes - Recipe - Pancake Day - 25th February

It is pancake day soon, how about giving American pancakes a go?  This was my first attempt and they were easy. Super...

Supplier Spotlight - Naturalis

  Please visit our Facebook page share and like us to spread the word. Vera has been bringing her makes along to...

VE Day celebrations - glassware & jellies

At Country Matters Hexton we have a good selection of vintage glassware, it will make your garden tea party have that special...

Supplier Spotlight - Carolyn

Carolyn, a crafter and a gardener, has been bringing her items to the shop now for 7 years or so. She started with plants...

VE Day celebrations - vintage china

Have you started planning that garden party yet?  Instead of the usual BBQ why not have tea in the garden?...

Re-use and Re-purpose - Jars and bottles

  Please visit our Facebook page share and like us to spread the word. At Country Matters Hexton we have a...

VE Day Celebrations May 2020

This year celebrates the 75th anniversary of VE Day, and the May bank holiday will be on Friday 8th May.  Are you thinking...

Bread - in a bread machine - Recipe

We regularly stock Allinsons breadflour and yeast, making bread in a bread machine is so easy.  Maybe you have one tucked...