BE OFFCUT – local business highlight

BE OFFCUT – local business highlight

This article was originally featured in our August newsletter. Hi, I’m Tristan Batt, a member of the Scoop & Scales community, based in Bollington and the founder of BE OFFCUT, an eco-conscious fashion brand. Thanks to the work done by organisations like Scoop...
First pop-up event a success

First pop-up event a success

Our first pop up shop took place on 8th August and was a real success! We had over 180 people through the doors of the Old Sunday School on the Saturday and were able to introduce some of these to a new way of shopping. Many thanks to all of you who came along to shop...
Brown Rice and Bean Salad

Brown Rice and Bean Salad

Here is a recipie to make your lunch a bit more interesting – pop in a tub and take with you where ever you go. You will need: (**available at Scoop and Scales) 375g brown rice ** 2 x 400g cans mixed beans, drained and rinsed ** 340g can sweetcorn, drained 1...
Trish’s Nut Butter

Trish’s Nut Butter

Here is a lovely nut butter that will not only taste delicious but also reduce the packaging that you buy. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 200g Mixed nuts 2 tsp of oil (quantity varies) Salt and pepper to taste The quantity for these ingredients really...
Simple Beet Tabbouleh

Simple Beet Tabbouleh

A salad with a twist – try this one and let us know how you get on. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 1 handful of flat-leaf parsley 1 handful  mint 1 handful of chives 200g radishes 2 beetroot, peeled and quartered 1 red apple, cored, quartered and...