Help us grow our Facebook Herd...

We want to create a "Mitchells Facebook Herd" and we need your help! We are really proud of our Facebook page and that it looks rather sleek. It's a hub of activity and we love sharing news and information about Mitchells with you through our page.

We would like to hear your suggestions as to what you would like to see on our page as a featured 'tab'. At the moment we have photos and our blog but we would like to create a 'Mitchells Facebook Herd' (see below).

Help us fill in the blanks by suggesting what you would like to see on our Facebook page. It can be anything from featured products from the shop, recipes or anything you find interesting. Do you have any suggestions? Please let us know by posting on our Facebook page or Tweeting us.

We're looking forward to hearing your suggestions and growing our Facebook Herd!

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Breadwinner Breakfast Competition!

It's National Bread Week and to celebrate we are running a little promotion here at Mitchells Dairy. We appreciate that there are a lot of hard working people in and around Inverurie so we would like to hear from you.

To win 2 Full Breakfasts in The Dairy Tearoom simply go to our Facebook page and tell us why the 'Breadwinner' in your household deserves to win.

T&C's 
Competition closes on Sunday 22nd April 2012. The winner will be contacted and his/her name will be announced on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/MitchellsDairy.com on Monday 23rd April 2012. Winner will receive 2 Full Breakfasts in The Dairy Tearoom. Mitchells Dairy reserve the right to cancel this promotion at any time. Prize valid until 31st May 2012.

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Move over Mrs Markham

Mitchells are selling tickets (now available at shop check out) for Spotlight Theatre's 2012 Production of  ‘Move over Mrs Markham’.


‘Move over Mrs Markham’ is a typical British farce written by Ray Cooney and John Chapman.  The play is set in the late 1960's, within the London flat of Philip and Joanna Markham. Philip is a straight-laced publisher of children's books and shares the ground floor office with his partner, Henry Lodge.  Philip has reluctantly agreed to let Henry borrow his apartment for the evening to 'entertain' his latest girlfriend. Unbeknown to Philip, his wife Joanna has been persuaded by Henry's wife, the neglected Linda, to let her borrow the apartment that very same evening, so she can 'entertain' her lover.  But what nobody knows is, that Alistair, the Interior Designer, who has been decorating the apartment for the past three months, has his own plans for the flat that very evening. Filled with mistaken identities, embarrassing situations and risque remarks it is no surprise that confusion and chaos ensue.
 
Performances are in Inverurie Town Hall on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th May with tickets at £8 (£6 concessions). There is also a preview performance on Thursday 10th May with all tickets priced at £5. Doors open at 7pm with curtain up at 7:30pm.


You can also grab pre-performance suppers at The Tearoom which you can book by phoning us on 01467 621389.


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Mitchells recipe: Raspberry Sponge Pudding with Whisky Cream.

At Mitchells we are all self confessed foodies and we are proud to stock a huge range of locally produced food products. Given our love for food and cake we wanted to share a tasty recipe for Raspberry Sponge Pudding with Whisky Cream.

It is a a tasty pudding to perfectly finish off any meal. The raspberry flavour is deliciously and the whisky cream gives it a little kick. Why not try it for yourself? Why not post photo of the finished article (preferably pre-eating) and post it on our Facebook wall?
Ingredients

• 3 heaped tbsp raspberry jam
• 300g fresh raspberries
• 175g unsalted butter
• 75g soft light brown sugar
• 75g caster sugar
• 3 large eggs - beaten
• 4 tbsp Scotch Whisky
• 225g self-raising flour
• 300ml Mitchells Double Cream

Method

• Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 2, 300°F (150°C).
• Thoroughly grease a 2 litre pudding basin with butter, then line the base with a greaseproof paper disc. Spoon the jam into the bottom of the basin and spread evenly, then arrange the raspberries in a single layer on top – allowing them to come slightly up the side of the bowl. 
• Beat together the butter, soft brown sugar and caster sugar until very light and fluffy, and then gradually beat in the eggs and 2 tbsp of the whiskey.
• Fold the flour into the creamed mixture, carefully spoon it on top of the raspberries and spread evenly. Cover the pudding basin with a sheet of foil, pleated in the middle, and secure with string. Steam the pudding for 1 and half to 1 3 quarter hours, until well risen. 
• While the pudding is cooking, whisk the remaining whisky with the Mitchells double cream until it holds soft peaks – adding a teaspoon of caster sugar if wished.
• Spoon into a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until serving. Carefully un-mould the pudding onto a serving dish, garnish with mint leaves and serve hot accompanied by the whisky cream.

 Image courtesy of Jacopo Werther / Wikimedia.

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Victoria Sponge raffle for Help for Heroes Colossal Cake Sale!

We always like to show our support in charity events and the Help for Heroes Colossal Cake Sale 2012 is no exception! Mitchells will be be raffling a Victoria Sponge.

The Colossal Cake Sale has grown in popularity through the years and is all about communities coming together and 'doing their bit' to raise money for an amazing cause whilst having fun at the same time.


We are proud support such a great charity and hope to raise some additional funds for the Cake Sale by raffling off one of our delicious Victoria Sponges.

Tickets can be bought in the Tearoom for £1 and all proceeds will go to Help for Heroes.  The winner will be drawn on 8 April.

For further information on the event visit www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk

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Mitchells Oatcakes- it's a family thing...

Mitchells wholesome oatcakes are hand baked on a traditional open girdle using locally grown oats and a splash of Mitchells milk. We are extremely proud of the history behind the recipe as it is the same today as it was when  first used by Great Granny Mitchell in the 1920s.

They are really popular, so much so that we have taken on board your suggestions to make them available to buy online! You can stock up on you supply of our oaty treats by visiting our very own Mitchells online shop.

They are simply delicious spread with honey or jam, paired with your favourite cheese, stovies or soup.

Available in Great Granny’s original recipe and now also available made with locally produced cold pressed rapeseed oil (the new health fad!!) and we occasionally make them with Parmesan cheese.

We’ve also tried adding whisky to our recipe and dipping them in chocolate. Do you have any suggestions on new flavours for us to try? How do you like to eat your oatcakes? We'd love to hear your suggestions so visit our Facebook page and leave a comment or why not send us a tweet @MitchellsDairy

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Mitchells Hampers make perfect Mothers Day gifts

Stuck on what to buy your mum this Mother's Day? Our online hamper shop lets you buy the ideal Mothers Day gift from the comfort of your own home. Mitchells hampers and fruit baskets really do have a way of showing someone you care and what better way to show your mum that you care than to order her a Mitchells hamper?

You can order straight from our online shop*. Chose the perfect hamper to suit your mum's taste and style. We have just added new and all together tasty Hampers to treat your mum this Mothering Sunday. To view our online store click HERE.

If you prefer, you can order a hamper or fruit basket by calling us to order on 01467 621 389  or email us: info@mitchells-scotland.com

*Please note that courier deliveries take place outwith Mothering Sunday and will be delivered on Friday 16th March or Tuesday 20th March

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