James' Journal

Welcome to a new segment for our online shop which will feature plenty of information, facts, tips and tricks, all from James! Relating to everything Fordhall of course! That may cover the butchery, farm shop or life on the farm.

Butcher's block to everyday talk

16th June 2026

Have you ever wondered where a few popular sayings or terms come from? Quite a few have deep roots in butchery and farming, without even knowing. My journal this month talks you through the origins of a few you might be familiar with.

Lamb, Hogget, Mutton

15th May 2026

This month James explains the difference between lamb, hogget and mutton. The historical differences between the three, the different stages across their lives in the fields. James also explains when our lambing season is and why.

Nose-to-Tail

15th April 2026

You may have heard us mention our focus on nose-to-tail butchery, which means using as much of the animal as possible. It’s a traditional approach that reduces waste, respects the animal, and gives customers access to a wider range of flavourful and often better-value cuts.