Something a bit 'different' in Dronfield Woodhouse

If you want to try something 'different' you could go to The Farmhouse Pantry at Dronfield Woodhouse - its on Barnes Lane, just off Stubley Lane (S18 8YE ) - they don't have a web site, they are probably too busy running the shop.

Its run by the Gill family who also have a farm up on the moors behind Chatsworth where they graze their 350 Buffalo. The shop sells their Buffalo meat as well as the more usual beef, lamb, pork, etc.

Their sausages are (IMHO) the best around. Too many butchers add too much seasoning - here you can still taste the meat - and don't expect lots of fat to drain out as you cook them. Our favourite is the Pork and Roast Onion - with the Pork and Tomato a close second.

Their pies are also good - I like the Steak and Stilton - and their Cornish Pasties are well worth a try (they don't just taste of pepper like many do). But the best are the fruit pies - Apple or Apple and Blackberry are both pretty good!!

Oh and expect a queue on Saturdays!