Hello hello!

Another lockdown week, another set of confusing rules… Hang on in there everyone!

This week burger night has a resurgence after a fortnights’ sojourn; Date Night boxes remain for another week, and of course there’s the sunday roast. I’ve got to clear the basement out this week too which is an enormous task… I’m having another [exciting] vegan business move in down there soon… more to come on that!

The kittens are completely out of control now, a sign that they are ready to fly the nest.

Much love, and thank you for your support through this whole thing, you are the BEST.

Babs x

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THURSDAY 4th JUNE / BURGER NIGHT / £15 / 5-8pm collections

Black turtle bean, smoky sweet potato & roasted red onion burger, in a fluffy Forest Bakery bun with sliced tomato, crisp lettuce, cheeze*, homemade mayo & relish, plus a hearty helping of handcut chips & creamy slaw 🙂

ALLERGY INFO: Please ask for GF bread if needed – otherwise you will receive the regular Forest Bakery bap.

…BROWNIES: Brownies are available too! Just include how many you would like with your order (they’re £3.75 each)

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FRIDAY 5th JUNE / DATE NIGHT BOX (FOR 2 SHARING) / £28 / 5-8pm collections

Seasonal tempura veg with garlic aioli

chickpea and banana blossom cakes with mint yogurt

Crispy Tofu in a sticky sauce with jasmine rice & fresh coriander

raw salad of asparagus, shaved turnip, radish & rocket, with a creamy vinaigrette

mini lemon cheesecakes with almond & oat crust

(Please specify if you have any dietary requirements. Some of these dishes contain CASHEWS and ALMONDS)

(Some dishes may vary slightly… but probably not -it depends on veg availability)

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SUNDAY 7th ROAST / £12 / 12-2pm and 4-6pm collections

Roast potatoes, cranberry & quinoa seed-roast, squash wedges with crispy sage, braised red cabbage, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots*, with a beetroot & red onion gravy.

*depending on availability there’s usually some roast beetroot or swede in here too 🙂

BROWNIES: Brownies are available too! Just include how many you would like with your order (they’re £3.75 each)

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To book in for collection of any of the above food, email eygbristol@gmail.com – state a relevant subject line and a rough time you’d like to collect!

DO NOT reply to this mailout as its a donotreply address and I won’t get your order 🙁

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Here’s your kitten pic for this week: Vanjie and her babes – their new favourite place to sleep is right outside the bedroom door. I can’t believe how big they are now! We will be saying bye to Radish this saturday as he goes to his new home with our lovely friends.

Hello, i forgot to change the dates on the monday mailout, oops! Probably too much sunshine on my noggin. For purposes of clarity, here are the meals this week again:

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FRIDAY 29th / DATE NIGHT BOX / For 2 sharers / £28 / Collections 5-8pm

Spiced squash, new potato & (vegan) feta vol-au-vents w/ coriander (ask for gf)

Socca with tomato, aubergine & thyme

Raw salad of shaved turnip & radish, asparagus, with a poppyseed dressing

Charred Broccoli with tahini sauce, lemon zest, rocket, sunflower seeds

Dark chocolate & lacuma truffles

(This menu contains soya [in the form of organic tofu]. Ask for GF pastry)

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SATURDAY 30th / GOLDIE BOX / £8.50 / Collections 10am-1ishpm

Sourdough toast (or GF, please specify), Baked marinated tofu, asparagus, rocket, smoked carrot lox, seaweed caviar.

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SUNDAY 31st / SUNDAY ROAST / £12 / Collections 12-2pm & 4-6pm

Roast potatoes, cranberry & quinoa seed-roast, squash wedges with crispy sage, braised red cabbage, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots*, with a beetroot & red onion gravy.

*depending on availability there’s usually some roast beetroot or swede in here too 🙂

BROWNIES: Brownies are available every sunday now too! Just include how many you would like with your order (they’re £3.75 each)

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To book any of the above please email eygbristol@gmail.com …don’t reply to this post as its a donotreply mailout thing. State a rough time you would like to collect and which meal you are opting for in the subject.

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Right, here’s your kitten photo for the week – Ryan languishing on one of my costume dresses:

 

 

Hello all,

I hope you’re able to get some of the gorgeous sunshine today; I can’t believe how blue the sky is. I was up at 6am this morning to do a cake commission, then got a bit baked in the sun whilst frolicking in the garden – and fell asleep for 3 hours! This email is considerably late due to snoozing, whoops.

Due to the popularity of the ‘Goldie Box’ last saturday, I shall be doing it again this saturday. The asparagus is locally grown at Barley Wood (where I try to get as much of the EYG veg as possible) and is absolutely stunning.

There’s another Date Night Box this Friday, and of course the Roast as usual on sunday.

The Date Night box this week promises lots of locally grown seasonal veg & herbs, and presents a very ‘summery’ array of flavours.

As always, thank you so much for your supporting EYG in this trying time.

Babs x

❤

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FRIDAY 29th / DATE NIGHT BOX / For 2 sharers / £28 / Collections 5-8pm

Spiced squash, new potato & (vegan) feta vol-au-vents w/ coriander (ask for gf)

Socca with tomato, aubergine & thyme

Raw salad of shaved turnip & radish, asparagus, with a poppyseed dressing

Charred Broccoli with tahini sauce, lemon zest, rocket, sunflower seeds

Dark chocolate & lacuma truffles

(This menu contains soya [in the form of organic tofu]. Ask for GF pastry)

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SATURDAY 30th / GOLDIE BOX / £8.50 / Collections 10am-1ishpm

Sourdough toast (or GF, please specify), Baked marinated tofu, asparagus, rocket, smoked carrot lox, seaweed caviar.

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SUNDAY 31st / SUNDAY ROAST / £12 / Collections 12-2pm & 4-6pm

Roast potatoes, cranberry & quinoa seed-roast, squash wedges with crispy sage, braised red cabbage, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots*, with a beetroot & red onion gravy.

*depending on availability there’s usually some roast beetroot or swede in here too 🙂

BROWNIES: Brownies are available every sunday now too! Just include how many you would like with your order (they’re £3.75 each)

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To book any of the above please email eygbristol@gmail.com! …don’t reply to this post as its a donotreply mailout thing. State a rough time you would like to collect and which meal you are opting for in the subject.

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Right, here’s your kitten photo for the week – Ryan languishing on one of my costume dresses:

 

Hello all,

Here’s the EYG food info for this week! Due to the success of the Date Night Box I thought I’d do another one this weekend. It’s for 2 sharing, whether that’s with a lover / pal / sibling / a cardboard cut-out… it’s just nice to share food 🙂 

There will not be a burger night this week as I’m doing breakfast on saturday instead: ‘Goldie Lox’ is now ‘Goldie Box’… (yes, I’m very proud of that one, haa!)

Hope you are all keeping as well as can be ❤

Babs x

P.s. This weeks’ kitten photo is almost unbearable so make sure you’re sat down! 

 

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FRIDAY 22nd / DATE NIGHT BOX / For 2 sharers / £28 / Collections 5-8pm

Beetroot ceviche w/ tofu feta, cherry toms & baby leaf

Beluga Lentils, roasted red cabbage, salsa verde, sunflower seeds

Sweetcorn fritters with homemade sweet chilli sauce

Asparagus & romesco, toasted almonds

Berry cheesecake

(This menu contains cashews, almonds, soya [in the form of organic tofu]. It is gluten free!)

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SATURDAY 23rd / GOLDIE BOX / £8.50 / Collections 10.30am-1pm

Sourdough toast (or GF, please specify), Baked marinated tofu, asparagus, rocket, smoked carrot lox, seaweed caviar.

(Avocados are ridiculously expensive at the moment, so here I’ve subbed them for some delicious, locally grown asparagus! Personally, I think it’s going to be better…)

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SUNDAY 24th / SUNDAY ROAST / £12 / Collections 12-2pm & 4-6pm

Roast potatoes, cranberry & quinoa seed-roast, squash wedges with crispy sage, braised red cabbage, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots*, with a beetroot & red onion gravy.

*depending on availability there’s usually some roast beetroot or swede in here too 🙂

BROWNIES: Brownies are available every sunday now too! Just include how many you would like with your order (they’re £3.75 each)

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KITTENS… sunbathing on the bed this morning:

 

Hullo!

I hope you’re all doing okay.  Here are the meals available for you this week. I’m rather excited about the Date Night Box, I’ve been thinking of this for a couple of weeks and thought it would be a cute thing to do, to liven up Friday evening with some sharing dishes and a cheeky slice of cheesecake!

WEDS 13TH MAY/ BURGER NIGHT / £15 / 5-8pm collections

Black turtle bean, smoky sweet potato & roasted red onion burger, in a fluffy Forest Bakery bun with sliced tomato, crisp lettuce, cheeze*, homemade mayo & relish, plus a hearty helping of handcut chips & creamy slaw 🙂

ALLERGY INFO: Please ask for GF bread if needed – otherwise you will receive the regular Forest Bakery bap.

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FRIDAY 15TH MAY / DATE NIGHT BOX (FOR 2 SHARING) / £27.50 / 5-8pm collections

Buckwheat blinis with cream cheeze, smoked carrot lox & seaweed caviar

Handmade chipotle cashew cheese, crackers & relish

BBQ Tempeh skewers (using locally made tempeh by tempehmeades)

raw salad with jerusalem artichoke, rhubarb & pear

chocolate moussecake with almond & oat crust

(Please specify if you need GF crackers, or have any dietary requirements. Some of these dishes contain CASHEWS and ALMONDS)

(Some dishes may vary slightly… but probably not -it depends on veg availability)

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SUNDAY ROAST / £12 / 12-2pm and 4-6pm collections

Roast potatoes, cranberry & quinoa seed-roast, squash wedges with crispy sage, braised red cabbage, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots*, with a beetroot & red onion gravy.

*depending on availability there’s usually some roast beetroot or swede in here too 🙂

BROWNIES: Brownies are available every sunday too! Just include how many you would like with your order (they’re £3.75 each)

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To book in for collection of any of the above food, email eygbristol@gmail.com – state a relevant subject line and a rough time you’d like to collect!

DO NOT reply to this mailout as its a donotreply address and I won’t get your order 🙁

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Finally, here’s a ridiculous picture of a tiny kitten head emerging from the end of the bed, to investigate that paper ball. They’re climbing up and into everything at the moment. We can hear the thundering of their tiny legs under the bed in the morning as they run around; it’s really quite delightful.

Take care, and thank you so much for supporting EYG through this time.

Babs x

Hello all,

Apologies for the later-than-usual monday mailout – I’ve been chasing my tail all day (okay, I did play with the kittens for quite some time too…).

Thank you to all the support you all showed last week following me expressing some anxiety – I’m feeling much more energised and positive, largely thanks to you all. You’re amazing! <3

In addition, Chelle has decided they love interacting with you all too much to leave, so they will be back – after what was indeed a very brief haitus! hooray!

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Weds 6th / BURGER NIGHT RETURNS! / £15 / 5-8pm collections

EYG sweet potato, roasted red onion & black bean burger in a Forest Bakery bun, with homemade relish & mayo, lettuce & tomato, a hearty handful of hand cut chips, and crunchy, creamy coleslaw. (ASK FOR GF BREAD if you need it)

Saturday 9th / CWTCH ROLL & CAKES / Various£ / 1-3pm collections 

I will be selling Cwtch rolls  (GF and regular), as well as slices of chocolate and beetroot cake, pear & ginger cake (refined sugar free) and brownies for collection today. You can specify to have the cwtch rolls frozen if you prefer, to bake at home. Just email with the quantities of the things you want and any GF needs etc.

Cakes are £3.50  a slice / Brownies = £3.75 / Cwtch rolls = £3

Sunday 10th / SUNDAY ROAST / £12 / 12-2pm, 4-6pm collections

Cranberry, quinoa & seed roast, roast potatoes, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots, braised red cabbage & roasted swede. (I usually pop in some roasted beetroot too, if I have it)

Brownies available for today also, just add a note on your email, you can pay for them online too)

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To book in for collection of any of the above food, email eygbristol@gmail.com – state a relevant subject line and a rough time you’d like to collect!

DO NOT reply to this mailout as its a donotreply address and I won’t get your order 🙁

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Tshirt collections!

Thanks to those of you who bought an EYG tshirt! You can now collect them 🙂 This week, either on weds, saturday or sunday morning – just email me to arrange a time.

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Next week / little tip off…

Next week I’ll be doing a Date Night Box, with canapes and special dishes, to share with a lockdown friend, lover, family member, pet… I’m very excited about this one as it’s pretty cute 😉

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Kitten news! This kitten is so floofy, we are going to keep her and call her Ryan.

Take care, stay safe and hope you’re all ok.

Babs x

Hello hello,

I’ve always been transparent with our customers, as I think the world is a better place with honesty and openness.  This week I am feeling a little overwhelmed with worry about the future and sustainability of EYG as we continue this bizarre way of life.

My amazing friend, and front of house volunteer, Chelle (some of you may have met them when collecting your food during the last 3 weeks) won’t be helping out anymore due to other commitments, so I’m doing it all on my tod from now on. As you can imagine, that’s quite an epic workload for one person!

As a result of these things, I will only be running two meals this week as I try to manage my anxiety levels whilst maintaining trade and ensuring your bellies are nurtured.

On that note, as I’m by myself, when you come to the door to collect your food you’ll need to just give me a little shout – as I’ll most likely be darting around the kitchen like a wild-eyed horse.

• FRIDAY 1st MAY / CURRY NIGHT / £15 / 5-8pm collections
• SUNDAY 3rd MAY / SUNDAY ROAST / £12 / 12-2pm, 4-6pm collections

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Friday 1st May / CURRY NIGHT / £15 / 5-8pm collections / roast squash & butterbean curry, red lentil dal with beetroot and caramelised onions, onion pakoras & rice. This is gluten free, nut free and of course, vegan.

Sunday 3rd May / SUNDAY ROAST / £12 / 12-2pm, 4-6pm collections / roast potatoes, cranberry, seed & quinoa roast, caramelised carrots, braised red cabbage, seasonal greens, roasted squash wedge, red onion & beetroot gravy. There’s also usually either some roasted beetroot or swede as a cheeky extra too! GF / vegan

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To book either of the above please email eygbristol@gmail.com with a relevant subject header, and a rough idea of the time you’d like to collect.

DO NOT REPLY to this mailout, as its a ‘donotreply’ address and I won’t get your email.

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*Kittens!* Content Warning: kittens are at optimum cuteness level and thus, you may cry when you see this photo.

This week they all escaped from the kitten room, and I discovered Perla under our bed. Then the others were found crawling around under there too. Here is Perla immediately after discovery:

Take care!

Babs x

Hullo hullo,

Another week of lockdown, another set of T/A options for you to choose from. Burger night has proved very popular again, so that’s just going to be a staple every weds from now on!

• WEDNESDAY 22nd BURGER NIGHT / £15 / 5-8pm collections
• FRIDAY 24th JACKBALLS & POMODORO SPAGHETTI / £15 / 5-8pm collections
• SUNDAY 26th ROAST / £12 / 12-2pm , 4pm-6pm collections
• SUNDAY BROWNIES! – i’ll be making some brownies on Sunday, so if you would like any of those, let me know when reserving your roast.

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WEDNESDAY 22nd BURGER NIGHT: smoky sweet potato, roasted red onion and black bean burger with garlic aioli, tomato & chilli relish, crunchy lettuce, sliced tomato, cheeze, forest bakery bun (or GF, please make sure you specify), with a hearty side of handcut chips and creamy slaw.

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FRIDAY 24th JACKBALLS & POMODORO SPAGHETTI: Jackfruit balls with pomodoro sauce, spaghetti (please specify if GF needed), vegan parmesan, garlic bread and a little side salad of mixed leaves.

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SUNDAY 26th ROAST:

Roast potatoes, cranberry & quinoa seed-roast, squash wedges, braised red cabbage, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots*, with a beetroot & red onion gravy.

*depending on sesonal availability there’s usually some roast beetroot, and / or roasted swede/ parsnips in here too!

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TO BOOK:

EMAIL eygbristol@gmail.com with a relevant subject header.

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DO NOT ‘reply’ to this mailout as it’s a donotreply address and I won’t get your email!

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Have a good week – as much as we can at the moment anyway! Here’s a picture of a kitten to help get you through:

Babs x

Hello all – I hope you’ve had an alright week – personally the sunshine has been very helpful for my optimism levels. Following on from that, I am doing FOUR takeaways this week!

• WEDS 15th: BURGER NIGHT
• FRIDAY 17th: TAPAS FOR TWO
• SATURDAY 18th: BREAKFAST
• SUNDAY 19th SUNDAY ROAST (of course, I’ll never stop)

BURGER NIGHT / £15 / 5pm-8pm collections

Black bean, roasted sweet potato & red onion burger, in a forest bakery bun (or GF, please make sure to request GF if needed), with harissa pineapple relish, homemade mayo, violife cheese, oakleaf lettuce, tomato, hand cut chips and creamy coleslaw.

(No free drinks this week as I’ve run all my stocks down!)

TAPAS FOR TWO / £25 / 5pm-8pm collections

I thought I would do something special for friday night- whether you share this with a family member, friend or lover, this is a takeaway for 2 people! (apologies that I cannot split the dishes, they are designed to feed a pair).  This will consist of:

patatas bravas / mixed olives / crispy banana blossom with garlic aioli / tortilla / espinacas con garbanzos (contains ALMONDS)

SATURDAY BREAKFAST / £9 / 10am-1pm collections

After the success of last weeks’ breakfast, I’m going to do it all again!

You get: two shroomdogs / a very generous portion of tofu hash with mushroom, broccoli & wild garlic / balsamic roasted tomato / hash brown / Forest Bakery sourdough (or GF, please specify if needed!) / baked beans.

EYG SUNDAY ROAST / £12 / 12pm-2pm and 4pm-6pm collections

It’s my favourite thing to make, and I’m very happy you all seem to still want it, even if it’s a takeaway. It’s all GF & nut free too.

Quinoa, cranberry & seed roast / roast potatoes / braised red cabbage / maple glazed carrots / braised red cabbage / seasonal greens / beetroot & red onion gravy

…there’s usually some bonus roasted beetroot and/ or roasted swede thrown in too 😉

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Please EMAIL eygbristol@gmail.com to book any of the above

****please DO NOT purchase on the website before we have arranged collection via email first.***

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I am trying to keep the cost to you down as much as possible as I know we are all struggling at the moment, yet I have to break even to keep the cafe going, so I hope you feel that the pricing is fair <3

Thank you so much for your support, it means so much to me, and for the future of EYG.

Babs x

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KITTEN UPDATE:

They’re two weeks old and have all opened their eyes now! You can’t see that in this photo however, as they’re a’cuddlin like little spoons:

Happy Monday everyone, I hope the sunshine is bringing you some cheer in these bizarre times.

T/A INFO FOR THIS WEEK:

• Weds 8th April: Another BURGER NIGHT… Based on the success of last week’s burger night, I’ll be doing another one this WEDNESDAY.  GF buns available upon request. (EYG burger, homemade mayo and pineapple harissa relish, forest bakery bun, lettuce, tomato, vegan cheese, chips & creamy coleslaw.) You’ll also have a free drink: the choice between a stout, an ipa, a red ale, or an organic karma cola (dependant on availability, you make your choice at the door) £16 / collections from 5-8pm
• Saturday 11th April: BREAKFAST: I’ll be doing breakfast, involving shroomdogs, hash brown, tofu scramble (with mushrooms, broccoli, spinach & smoked paprika), roast tomato, baked beans & sourdough / gf toast. £9 / collections from 10am-1pm
• Sunday 12th April: (Easter Sunday) SUNDAY ROASTS will be back again this week – and interest has been high, so get your email in and we can book you a collection spot asap. Just need to stress again that I have a very small kitchen, hence the limit on the number of roasts I can make – I am pushing it to maximum capacity, I assure you! £12 / collections from 12-2pm , 4-6pm

To book any of the above PLEASE EMAIL eygbristol@gmail.com – with a relevant subject line 

(Next week I’ll be doing a vegan TAPAS night! More info on that to come next monday.)

A lot of the wholesalers such as Essential are choosing to not supply cafes, only shops at the moment, due to demand – so this does have an impact on what I’m able to get / do. I’m doing my best to get yummy things out, and trying to keep the cafe scraping by as we navigate this pandemic together. As always, I’m super grateful for your support – thank you <3

Babs x