The Larder Cupboard

19/08/2023

**IMPORTANT POST!**

It’ll probably come as little surprise, seeing as we haven’t been seen trading for ~12 months, that I’ve decided to formally close the business! 🥺

I was hoping for some miracle of a bright idea (and possibly an extra 2 hours in a day!?) that would allow me to keep going along side a full time job and 3 little ones, but it wasn’t meant to be. Plus the financials were pretty tough going in the end.

I’m still proud of what it was albeit for a short period of time. I made some mistakes but learnt absolutely loads too. Hoping that it converted some people to a more eco-friendly way of shopping.

Thank you to everyone who believed in the idea, helped me with the set up, gave advice, all the lovely stockists I met along the way, people who came to chat to me or bought anything from me - big or small, one off or regular.

Please continue to support your local independent business. It’s a tough gig at the best of times but right now even more so. Those shops & the people that run them, remember your name and bit a about you are what make the high street, village, food market, whatever interesting and worth a visit. No one wants a street full of big brands….

P.S. if anyone nearby would like a top up of flour, sugar and a few other bits - let me know!

I’ll also be selling a few bits and pieces from the business over the next few days, including a lot of storage & 2 x trailers ready to go trailers. If any businesses are interested.

Over and out ✌️💚 xx

08/08/2022

Missing so getting my fix in Sweden 🇸🇪 instead.

Showing my little pal the ropes too 🧡

06/08/2022

As well as taking a bit time out to think about the future of the biz, we’ve also been on a planned holiday (flights carbon offset). We almost always stay in Airbnb’s which are proven to be a more eco friendly way to travel than traditional hotels, and it means we get to stay in some amazingly quirky properties.

I won’t bore you with the waste recycling here in Sweden, but it’s also epic! 🤩

Here’s a little glimpse into our Scandinavian adventures with the 3 amigos 🇩🇰🇸🇪

07/07/2022

Last of the summer wine…..? 🫣 sorry, needed a caption 😅

I returned to work this week, full time, after over a year off. I don’t think it was ever going to be easy, but oh my what.a.week.

After a lot of thought and back & forth, I’ve decided to put the business on hold, which will incorporate a planned holiday in any event.

Our next stop will be on 20th August.

We’re still working on our website and click & collect/delivery service in the background.

Thank you for all of your support, custom, lovely feedback and conversation. Hope to see you all again when I resurface.

P.S. if you know of anyone who doesn’t have social media and currently comes to visit us I’d appreciate if you’d pass the message on! 🙏🏻

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

30/06/2022

Simple tea tonight, cod + chorizo, potatoes + butter, tomatoes + basil + olive oil….
….and a glass of Italian white 🍶

Good quality, Greek, cold pressed olive oil, available for refills

28/06/2022

As some of you may know, I set up this biz whilst on maternity leave after I had my boys, last May.

Well…next week in what feels like the blink of an eye I return back to my day job full time! 🥺🥺

There have been loads of options and thoughts kicking around my head, but ultimately, I decided I couldn’t give up.

So, as per the post, our stops are changing:

📣 , every 2nd and 4th Friday, 4.30-6pm

📣 , every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10.30-12.30.

📣 remains as is.

I’ll post each Monday with a list of our stops for the week.

Hopefully these times also make it easier for those who work weekdays to come visit. And, crossing my fingers that any existing customers are still able to come along!

Thanks to everyone who has visited so far, much appreciate your custom, patience, support and good conversation 😊♥️

18/06/2022

One of the many pleasures of being a trader is doing some of my own shopping here.

Some cracking Fatha’s day gifts, lucky fellas ey?!
Including:
Selection of goodies from - &

🍺 selection from John at

🧀 from Simon

🐷 from the guys

Both selections under £20

17/06/2022

New stockist 📣🫖🍵

Very pleased to say that we are moving to a local tea supplier & expanding our range.

For optimal freshness & to allow us to stock more variety, we’ll be selling refill pouches, which are fully home compostable in ~ 12 weeks.

Estate Tea Co is an independent tea merchant based in Heaton, specialising in small batch & quality loose leaf tea, ethically sourced.

15/06/2022

Wow 41 traders!! Class 🤩

‼️TRADER LINEUP‼️

SATURDAY 18TH JUNE

Beer, cheese, pastries, coffee, cocktails, meat, chocolate and eeeverything else! Do you still need a Father's Day present idea? 😂


Another huge market for you, folks! Armstrong Bridge, 10am-3pm, see you there 😁

Here's the full list:
Pink Lane Bakery
The Larder Cupboard
Folly & Bird
The Little Bao Bar
The Whitley Bay Fudge Company
Dr Gus Nutrition
Le Mini Macaron
Life Kombucha
Geordie Banger Co.
Hops and Dots Brew Co.
Simply Cheesecake
Layla’s kitchen catering
Yasmin’s Granola
Proud Empourium

Ruff and Ready Natural Treats
The Little Cakery_bythesea
Cas Par Cas Fishmonger

The Jesmond Ice Cream Company
Travelling Bee Company
Weardale Cheese
DaVi
Itadeli
Love Leaf Tea
InBreadKitchen
Whitley Bay Pizza Co
Mazzeh Spice
The Meltdown
acropolis_streetfood
North Shore Coffee
Kennedy and Rhind
Northumbrian Free Range Eggs Ltd
Hallsford Farm Produce
Tyne Chease Ltd
Belle & Herbs Farm
Passion 4 fruit low
Ouseburn Coffee Co