The Honest Fig

04/04/2025

This Week’s Grazing Box

We’ve got some seriously special additions in this week’s box including two new cheeses making their debuts into our Grazing boxes

🟡 Isle of Mull – A punchy, full-flavoured cheddar from Scotland with a boozy twist! Made with milk from cows fed on whisky distillery mash, it’s bold, tangy, and just the right amount of rugged. A real character!

🔵 Strathdon Blue – Brand new in the counter this wee, this creamy blue beauty from the Highlands is rich and mellow with just enough bite to make it interesting. Think Stilton’s charming Scottish alternative – salty, smooth, savoury, and oh-so-spreadable.

⚪ Délice de Créma – A more indulgent version of the very popular Delice de Bourgogne. Delice de Crema has cream added to the cheesemaking process instead of crème fraiche. This makes for an ultra indulgent and triple cream French cheese that is pure decadence. Silky, buttery, and cloud-like – it’s basically dessert in cheese form.

All of the above come with cured meats, fresh fruits, antipasti, nuts and crackers.

03/04/2025

Our Hero, Annabel!

If you’ve ever stepped into our shop on a Saturday, chances are you’ve had the absolute joy of meeting Annabel and her wonderful parents, Caroline and James. And if you think you love cheese, trust us—Annabel takes it to a whole new level. The stronger and the stinkier, the better!

This is why we were so happy to hear that Annabel has been named the Child of Courage in the Heart of Hertfordshire Hero Awards 2025! This incredible young lady has a mischievous smile, a wicked sense of humour, and a spirit that brightens up every corner of our shop (even the particularly smelly ones).

Annabel, you are and always will be our hero. We are so lucky to know you, and we send all our love to you, Caroline, James, Ollie and of course the pawsome Lidia.

03/04/2025

Boxes are now gone but I will have more next week, message me if you would like me to keep them for you.

We have a collection of sturdy boxes of various sizes still intact if anyone would like them foc.

Need to be collected as soon as possible from The Corn Exchange, Royston

31/03/2025

We are one of four local, women led, businesses in the regional finals of the 'Muddy Stilettoes In Love with Local' awards for Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Regardless of the outcome we are just delighted to be in the mix.

Good luck to Bloom Royston , Inspirit Studio and BB PIZZA 💐🧘🍕

Happy Saturday Pizza Lovers !!☀️

As you all know we are in the finals in the Muddy Stilettos Awards! 🎉

Do you know what’s even more exciting?
We are joined by three other incredible local businesses ,2 based in Royston and 1 in Tadlow , all run by amazing women ! We’ve poured our hearts into what we do, and now we need your votes to help us win!

🍕 BB Pizza (Ashwell) – BEST CASUAL DINING category
🌸 Bloom (Royston) – BEST FLORIST category 💐 Bloom Royston
🧀Honest Fig (Royston) – BEST FARM SHOP/DELI category The Honest Fig
🧘‍♀️ Inspirit Studio (Tadlow) – BEST YOGA/PILATES STUDIO category studio

It means so much to us to be recognized, but winning would be incredible!
Please take a moment to vote—it’s quick and easy, but it makes a huge difference.

🗳️ Vote here: https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/

📅 Voting closes on 15th of April,so don’t wait!

Your support means the world—thank you! ❤️

25/03/2025

I'm absolutely stunned to announce we've only gone and reached the regional finals of the Muddy Stilettoes 2025 awards in the best deli/farm shop category.....

Thank you to every person who voted for us, but I have one last favour to ask of you all. Voting has now been reset so we are all starting from zero.... if you can spare a minute please clink on the link and vote for us again (and you also need to verify your vote)

Regardless of the outcome we're so thrilled to get this far, thank you thank you thank you 💙

https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/finalists/

16/03/2025

Whether you're celebrating your mum or a mother-like figure in your life, The Honest Fig, Cambridge Wine Royston, Bloom Royston, and Pamper Mi Mi have come together to make this Mother’s Day truly special.

We are delighted to introduce our exclusive Mother’s Day gift package, thoughtfully curated by four independent local businesses. This carefully selected collection is designed to show your love and appreciation with a gift as special as she is.

The package includes a selection of artisanal cheese, a perfectly paired bottle of bubbles, a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of seasonal flowers, and a deeply relaxing Swedish back massage.

All of this is available for just £80. Purchased separately, these treats would cost over £100, making this a wonderful way to celebrate the important women in your life while also supporting local businesses.

Order now: https://the-honest-fig.sumupstore.com.

15/03/2025

Our latest grazing box is packed with three incredible cheeses and delicious extras – a total bargain for just £5

Pitchfork Cheddar – A legendary, award-winning 12-month-aged Cheddar from the Trethowan Brothers in Somerset. One of the few remaining artisan Cheddar makers in the region!

Rosemary Manchego – A beautifully creamy Spanish sheep’s milk cheese, aged in dried rosemary for a touch of herbaceous sweetness.

Cashel Blue – A rich, creamy, medium-strength blue cheese that pairs perfectly with our Lincolnshire Plum Bread – a favorite from last week’s cheese & wine tasting!

Plus, we’ve added cured meats, nuts, and more to complete your perfect grazing experience.

14/03/2025

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11/03/2025

I've been in Ireland for a few days with zero internet connection.

Catching up on emails in the departure lounge at Kerry airport and having my (would you believe it) first alcoholic drink since arriving....

09/03/2025

We are delighted and honoured to have been nominated for a Muddy Stilettoes award in the best farm shop/deli category.

Voting closes on 13th March and we would really appreciate your votes: https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/nominate/

07/03/2025

This Week’s Grazing Boxes

We’ve pulled out all the stops this week, bringing you three incredible cheeses alongside some top-tier accompaniments. Let’s dive in:

Westcombe Cheddar – This is cheddar as it should be—handmade in Somerset using raw cow’s milk. It’s buttery, slightly tangy, and packed with deep umami notes. Think classic farmhouse cheddar but with extra character—like the friend who tells the best stories and always brings the best snacks.

Colston Bassett Shropshire Blue – The smooth charmer of the bunch. Even blue cheese skeptics fall head over heels for this one! Perfectly balanced between sweet and salty, it’s got just enough attitude to keep things interesting, but it won’t scare you off.

Single Gloucester – The laid-back, easygoing bestie of the trio. Light, buttery, and effortlessly delicious. A cheese that doesn’t demand attention—it just wins you over with every bite.

And because a great grazing box deserves the best extras, we’ve included:
A selection of cured meats
Fresh fruits, antipasti, almonds, and walnuts
Charcoal squares—because the best cheese deserves the best crackers
Deliciously juicy yellow tomatoes and sweet, ripe figs from our friend's our fantastic local butchers who also stock some of the finest fruit and veg around.

Pre-orders are open now—get yours before they’re gone!

05/03/2025

If you missed out on tickets to our very popular Wine and Cheese pairing night with Cambridge Wine Royston don't despair.

Royston & District Twinning Association have asked us to host a special pairing evening and there are still tickets available.

01/03/2025

The best kind of cheese cake!

1kg of Baron Bigod with extra fresh fruits. This cake normally comes with meat but the customer asked for a meat free version.

28/02/2025

This week's Honest Fig grazing boxes are extra special – they’re a tribute to cheeses that have been saved. Get ready to indulge in some legendary flavours, each with a fascinating backstory.

Kit Calvert Wensleydale - named after the incredible Kit Calvert, who saved the Wensleydale Creamery from closure back in 1935. Fun fact: We had a customer in the shop today who knew Kit personally and shared some AMAZING stories about him!

Sparkenhoe Red Leicester - This cheese was revived by David and Jo Clarke in 2005, after Red Leicester in its raw milk, clothbound form was extinct for 50 years! If you love rich, tangy flavors, this one's a must-try.

Colston Bassett Shropshire Blue - Originally created in Scotland in the '70s, Shropshire Blue was a near-forgotten gem until saved by the team at Colston Bassett.

As well as these cheeses, that represent not only delicious flavours but the stories of dedication and hard work that helped preserve them, there are also cured meats, antipasti, nuts and fresh fruits in our grazing boxes and all for only £5.

26/02/2025

These two are on special offer so grab yourself a bargain while stocks last.

Our delicious Burratas are half price, reduced from £4.50 to £2.25

Neal's Yard Creamery Crème Fraîche are reduced from £3.60 to £2.50.

Our Burratas are just past their best before date but they are still as delicious as ever and the crème fraiche is used by 27th February so absolutely perfect today or tomorrow for the perfect cheesecake or spoon into soup or a risotto.

24/02/2025

Happy birthday to our legend, Charlie! I know I speak on behalf of all our customers when I say we appreciate everything you do and hope you've had a fantastic day.

22/02/2025

If you're looking for the sun we have something better in the counter. Golden cylindrical cases of sunshine St Cera is back in stock and tasting sensational.

Oozy and unctuous, small and intense!

21/02/2025

New Cheese Alert - Let me introduce you to Bibury – Our New Seasonal Sheep’s Milk Cheese!

From the makers of Ashcombe, Yarlington, Rollright and Burford (more on this beauty shortly), King Stone Dairy proudly presents Bibury – a rich, semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese. Many of the sheep whose milk goes into Bibury were part of the original herd at Ram Hall, where Berkswell was made until 2023. Typically aged for between 3-5 months this particular batch from Neals Yard Dairy has been matured for approximately 6 months which intensifies the flavours of meadow flowers, hay and hazelnut, with a smooth, fondant-like texture.

Bibury is a seasonal cheese and will be available from mid Summer through to late Winter so get it while you can.

p.s. Bibury is making a special appearance in this weeks grazing boxes