There is sun at the end of the tunnel!

Littlepod — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:47:36 +0100

It’s strange how one day of sun and warmth can erase the memory of a long icy slog of a winter! It feels as though we have truly earned summer 2013 so we must make the most of it.

Picnic season!

It’s World baking day this Sunday 19th May, so why not organise a tea party or picnic out in the sun for family and friends. If you’re a novice baker, you could try out our simple vanilla cupcakes. Pop some of our vanilla paste in the buttercream - it's delicious and yo...

Introducing Sam

Littlepod — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:01:15 +0100

I am the newest member of the Little Pod team having started as the company’s new Production Coordinator on Monday. It is a world away from the Medical Insurance industry that I left to be here, but the chance be involved in what is already such an exciting company was one that I could not turn down. The transition has been brilliant with the whole team giving me a warm welcome and an overview of the business, including a brief introduction to our customers who I look forward to meeting...

Show-time in Cheltenham

Littlepod — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:24:16 +0100

We popped to Cheltenham Town hall for the newest Hale Events trade show last week. What a beautiful setting for a show (very LittlePod!) There were several rooms to explore, including a ‘Welsh’ room with some delicious choccies from Jo at Aballu, amongst other truly unique and lovely companies.

Christmas is sneaking up upon us once again so it's time to start thinking about the festivities.

Not only can LittlePod provide natural and tasty ingredients for your Christmas cooking and baking, but the LittlePod gift sets are perfect as dinner party offerings, and make ideal Christmas gifts for the budding cooks and bakers amongst your circle of family and friends.

Vanilla Beer is tipple of choice at Brick Lane Art Exhibition

Littlepod — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:53:01 +0100

As LittlePod’s first consumable, the Vanilla beer has opened up a variety of different doors and opportunities for us.

We were thrilled that the vanilla beer was the drink of choice for the private view evening at the MASS Queen of Versailles Exhibition.

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LittlePod Apple Cake: as seen at Fortnum & Mason

Littlepod — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:12:58 +0100

To make Janet's Vanilla infused Apple cake, as demonstrated in Fortnum & Mason demo kitchen on Saturday, please click on the image below, where you will find the full recipe.

For an extra twist at her baking demo at Fortnum & Mason (see Janet below in the Fortnum & Mason kitchen), Janet added some blueberries soaked for a few hours in LittlePod chocolate extract.

Enjoy!

Delicious LittlePod

Littlepod — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0100

LittlePod Vanilla Pods, Vanilla Extract & Vanilla Paste featured as editor's choice in this months Delicious magazine.

We hope that one day everyone will be using real, natural vanilla and that the LittlePod products will feature as store cupboard essentials in every household.

Similarly, we would love to sit down with every individual (over tea and cake, of course) and share the benefits of using responsibly sourced natural ingredients. Whilst we do this a lot, unfor...

Gold for Vanilla Beer

Littlepod — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:27:42 +0100

LittlePod's newest addition, a Vanilla Beer has been awarded a Gold Star by the Great Taste Team for 2012. The list was drawn up as part of the Guild of Fine Food’s annual Great Taste accreditation scheme, which saw 8,807 food and drink products blind-tasted and whittled down over the course of 45 days by 350 experts.

LittlePod MD, Janet Sawyer says: “We wanted a special drink for our Diamond Jubilee Hamper so we approached a local brewery, Hunters and had our very ow...

Just June

Littlepod — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:36:47 +0100

More birthday bashes than the Queen

With so much news, so many people to share it with and such a celebratory buzz in the air across the country, June has been full of special gatherings for LittlePod.

We began with LittlePod’s second anniversary gathering at Patisserie Valerie’s flagship cafe in Spitalfields, London, with special guest Leonel Gouveia, a great LittlePod ambassador; friend; and Executive chef at Patisserie Valerie.

All too often do we get so caught up in the excitement and new developments of LittlePod, that blogging sadly falls by the wayside. But on the plus side, there is so much to tell!

March brought a flurry of creative activity as we were joined by Tom for two weeks to work on new marketing material, a LittlePod photo shoot brief (set to take place soon, so watch this space for new images!), and preparing the stand for the Farm shop and d...

Cake all round

Littlepod — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:54:46 +0100

Despite the very welcome extra day, February flew by with a flurry of celebrations in LittlePod land.

Early in the month, Janet popped up to London for various meetings, combined with a special trip to see her daughter, Clare, on her birthday, and, in true LittlePod fashion, take her for afternoon tea at Richoux. See Clare below, with a tasty looking stack of cakes and treats.

Announcing our first Retail Personality of the Year

Littlepod — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:58:58 +0100

Last Thursday, Janet and Clara visited Exe Valley Farm shop to award retailer, Bex Powell, with their very first Retail Personality of the Year Award.

She has been presented with a certificate and will be receiving a LittlePod hamper full of products and gifts.

Bex said: “I’m shocked, but amazed. I just love the products.”

She joked: “I must pu...

The Christmas Hamper winner is revealed!

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:58:04 +0100

At the end of November, we launched a raffle to offer customers the chance to win a luxury LittlePod hamper, including all the products, plus a brand new coffee extract, an exclusive vanilla soap (made by Naturally Made soaps), vanilla and chocolate fudge (made by Cherry Blossom Cakes) and some festive biscuit cutters, beautifully displayed in a white wicker basket.

Linda Adams (LKA Associates) picks the luc...

Christmas is coming and the pods are getting plump!

Littlepod — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:24:12 +0100

Now that it’s December, we’ve been getting into the swing of festivities at LittlePod HQ.

The tree is up, the fairy lights are untangled and illuminated and the first mince pies of the season have been gobbled.

We’ve also been out and about, having spent Wednesday 23rd November at Bickleigh Castle Christmas fair, for a second year running, in aid of the Children’s hospice. We arrived on the Tuesday for a preview evening and were greeted by a candlelit dri...

LittlePod offers top chefs food for thought at The Restaurant Show

Littlepod — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:49:31 +0100

With visitors including chefs, restaurant owners and caterers, from far and wide, the Restaurant Show at Earl’s Court was an opportunity to showcase what LittlePod has to offer them – the benefits of using real vanilla, the convenience of the products, and quality of the ingredients.

The show was buzzing with knowledgeable foodies looking for something to catch their eye.

LittlePod’s stand certainly stood out from the crowd, with its vibra...

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