Fishin' You a Merry Christmas

Fancy something other than roast turkey this Christmas?

If so, you might like to indulge in some fresh fish from Downies of Whitehills for your Christmas feast!

Downies Fish counter, in-store at the Mitchells Grocery, offers a delicious range of freshly-caught, quality Scottish fish, hot and cold smoked fish, as well as Downies award winning Cullen Skink Soup and Fish Pies.

The members of Downies staff within Mitchells are more than happy to arrange for orders to be taken for any unusual requests, as they pride themselves on being able to source a variety of seafood given plenty of notice.

But as you can see from the picture on your right, you will need to get your hands on an order form before the 22nd Dec.

That's because Downies' fishing boats will not be heading out to sea and the counter will be closed from the 22nd December until the 8th January.

So what are you waiting for? Why not make the most of these great offers and bring something new to the Christmas dinner table this year?

You never know - Downies’ fish could have you converted for life!

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Wood You Look At That...

At Mitchells Dairy, we are always keen to try our hands at new things, but sometimes our hidden talents even surprise us!

After an elm tree blew down in Judy's dad Patrick's garden, Keith and his three sons decided to use their imagination - and started sanding and oiling the elmwood to turn it into hardwood boards!

Only after they tidied the garden, of course.

As you may or may not know, natural wood prevents bacterial growth, making these boards ideal for use in a kitchen environment as a general chopping board.

Due to their beauty though, they also find a place on the table as cheese boards, cake platters, carving boards and bread boards.

Whatever you decide to use them as, they really do make a lovely gift - and they are selling really well in the shop in the lead up to Christmas.

You never know, if the boys keep improving, we just might start making bespoke wooden boards to customers' own design and measurements!

Below, you can see Hamish Whyte, Judy and Keith's eldest son (and part of the 5th generations of the Mitchell family) busy in his workshop making the boards. On the right, you can see our handmade hardwood boards on sale at our shop in Inverurie.

If you want to purchase one of our hardwood boards, you can simply call into our shop in Market Place, Inverurie.

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Mitchells Hampers - The Perfect Christmas Gift

With the festive season just around the corner, we have got the perfect gift for you - Mitchells' luxurious Christmas hampers.

Mitchells' hampers and fruit baskets have always proven exceptionally popular, however your friends and family are bound to be delighted with your unique gift, especially at Christmas.

If you want to buy your Christmas hampers directly online, you could indulge in the £140 Taste Of Scotland Hamper, or stock up for Christmas parties with the £80 Christmas Greetings Hamper.*

Starting from just £35 and ranging up to £140, there really is a hamper to suit every taste and budget online, however our speciality is making hampers to individual requirements. 

Individual, Unique Christmas Hampers

Quite simply, you give us an idea of how much you would like to spend and the sorts of contents you would like - and we do the rest, including arranging delivery!

Whether your requirement is for an individual bespoke hamper or a corporate order, we are more than happy to help you create a beautifully presented Christmas gift, bursting with all your seasonal favourites.

In the run up to Christmas, we will also have a display of 'ready to go' hampers and gift baskets for sale in the shop, which prove extremely popular, especially for those with limited time on their hands.

If you would prefer to pick your own hampers in store, you can come into the shop, and choose your own basket (or box) and hamper contents. You can then take your choices home to make your own hamper, or for a small charge, we will gift wrap it ready for collection by arrangement or we can deliver to mainland UK addresses. 

So, what are you waiting for? Treat your family and friends, or yourself, to a unique hamper this Christmas time.

Get in touch and order a hamper to your specific requirements, by calling us on 01467 621389 or emailing us at info@mitchells-scotland.com

You can also visit our online Hampers Store by clicking HERE or simply call into our shop in Market Place, Inverurie.

*The price of our online hampers include delivery to mainland UK addresses. Hampers can be delivered locally by us or by courier to mainland UK addresses. Courier charge applies. If you would like to collect the hamper directly from our Inverurie shop then please give us a call on 01467 621389.

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Dairy Diaries at Mitchells

At Mitchells, we are always looking to share products that are proving popular in our shop, and none are proving more popular than the 2013 Dairy Diary and Dairy Cookbook, Take a Box of Eggs.

Described as a ‘compendium of practical information’, the 2013 Dairy Diary is packed with useful hints and tips, making it the essential book for running any busy home.

Split into seven easy-to-use sections, it’s crammed full with advice on a vast array of subjects, from stain removal to homemade hand treatments, and childhood illnesses to looking after precious metals.

The 2013 diary also features a wide selection of mouth watering recipes to suit all occasions, from quick and simple soups and snacks, to classic staples such as beef casserole and fish pie, and delectable desserts like Hogmanay Tart and Irish Whiskey Cake.

The Dairy Diary is also available in the 2013 Dairy Diary Set, which contains a handy pocket diary and a notes pot with designer pencil and pen.

If you would like to organise some recipes in your Dairy Diary, you can also get a hold of Take a Box of Eggs at Mitchells.

The latest edition in the hugely popular Dairy Cookbook series, Take a Box of Eggs explores the delights of cooking with eggs and features over 100 easy-to-follow recipes using ‘nature’s own convenience food’.

The new hard-back book, which was launched during British Egg Week in October, is packed with dishes for every occasion, from quick and easy snacks and tasty budget dishes, to hearty family meals and heavenly bakes.

This edition also has a new format, meaning it lies flat and stays open on the kitchen worktop, and it even has QR codes throughout, which provide a handy shopping list of ingredients for each recipe.

The 2013 Dairy Diary, Dairy Diary Set and Take a Box of Eggs are all available from our shop in Market Place, and our customers who receive Mitchells milk on the doorstep will receive a leaflet offering them the opportunity to order direct from their Mitchells milkman.

The 2013 Dairy Diary is priced at £6.99, the Dairy Diary Set is priced at £8.99 and Take a Box of Eggs’ cookbook is priced at £7.49 - fantastic, good value presents for Christmas.

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