Tales from the Biscuit Tin

There’s something utterly magical about the Isle of Man’s culinary heritage, especially when it comes to desserts. Imagine the gentle sea...

Umm a bit cheeky this one! Some ships are remembered for their voyages across the seven seas… ours will be remembered for voyaging...

Hold onto your hats girls!

Hello my Victory Darlings, This weekend the Isle of Man decided to test us all with sideways rain and gales fierce enough to blow the...

Our Cousins Elaine and Tracy holding the fort for us at This years VJ Celebrations in Ramsey Isle of Man

It was the morning of the Royal Manx Show , and Bella the Highland cow was looking fabulous .Her long, russet hair had been brushed until...

Last night, I whisked Jamie down to the orchard after the sun went down. I’d strung up fairy lights between the apple trees, packed a blanket, and popped a thermos of hot spiced cider in my basket.

sow now for autumn glory

The Royal Manx Agricultural Show never fails to wrap you in its warm, countryside embrace, and this year was no different. The air was...

These “pebbles” are no ordinary stones - they are sweet, enchanted Dolly Mixtures, each holding a fragment of magic. Pink for laughter, yellow for courage, white for kindness, and chocolate coconut for adventure. Without them, Marzipan’s spells would fade, and the magic kingdom would fall silent.

One bright morning, they spotted a little white seal bobbing nervously in the shallows. His name was Snowdrop, and although he loved the sea, he wasn’t quite sure how to swim on his own. To keep him safe, he wore a pair of cheerful orange armbands that puffed out proudly at his sides.

“These magical sweet shop tales were dreamt up for my children, weaving wizards, dragons, and enchanted treats into bedtime adventures that turned every sweet into a story.”

Move over, mere mortals — there’s a new king in town, and his name is Kipper the Manx Cat . Today at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show,...

“If it’s all you’ve got in the fridge—own it. Confidence and a runny yolk can take you a long way.”

"Garden Dispatches: Dirt, drama, and deadheading—straight from the Victory trenches."

And not a moment too soon! Annabelle's got jam in her hair, Imogen smells suspiciously of cow pats, and Duncan is probably still awake...

Blog Title: “Sticky Fingers & Secret Recipes” VictoryFarmKitchen.com Blog • August Edition By Harriet - Head of Chaos, Cookery & Cuddles....