In the Garden of Eden
4 May 2012
When we began this journey, if someone had told us one day we’d be stocked in the world’s largest greenhouse, we’d probably have thought they were pulling our doo-da. But here we are, in May 2012 and our mints and gum are now available at the Eden Project in Cornwall; the biggest greenhouse there is, anywhere, ever.
Mike (along with Mrs Mike aka Lou and Baby Mike aka Leo) headed down there to have a look around and meet some of their team. Here he is with Justine, Andrew and Paul in front of the famous Biomes.
They had a great time and would highly recommend a visit. And in the meantime, here are some little known facts about the Eden Project to get you in the mood…
- It’s the third most popular charging tourist attraction in the UK.
- It’s built in a 60 metre deep, 15 hectare disused China clay quarry.
- Before they started, the area was sterile wasteland so they had to devise a special ‘recipe’ and make 85,000 tonnes of soil.
- In 2003, their toilets won the Best Loo in Britain Award. According to Mike they’re still in pretty good nick (8.5/10 – the half is for the eco-friendly hand dryer selection).
- Planning permission for the Eden Project demands that at least 20% of visitors don’t arrive by car.
- The largest Biome is 50 metres high and big enough to house the tower of London.
- The Tropical Biome contains fruiting banana trees, coffee, rubber and giant bamboo but was sadly a little bit hot for four-month old baby Leo.
Get down there, it’s well worth the trip. And don’t forget to pick up some mints while you’re there.
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Sweet success
5 April 2012
We’re very pleased to announce that our Sicilian lemon mints bagged Best New Food Product at the Natural & Organic Awards 2012 this week. Sadly there were no speeches but if there had been we’d have dedicated it to you, our loyal customers; the good lemon squeezing folk of Sicily; and the gluten-free cheesecake that beat us in 2010 (it’s all a bit like the plot of Rocky III but with less boxing and more baked goods).
