The big four.

Ah yes, that familiar sight. Not the best photograph in the world, but it raises the point. This is`nt a slamming of that particular supermarket, but all of them I guess. Yes we are all guilty of using them in this fast paced, short of time life we lead. Over the last two years or so, having attended many Farmers Markets in the Northeast, buying their wares and realising just what we were/are buying from these cathedrals of mass produce, it makes you acutely aware of how different,ie good for you or at least better quality, local small produced items are and that this mass produced, price beating guff on their shelves, is full of things we don`t need in our food.
Sausages is one of my biggest beefs here, or should that be pork ? I no longer buy sausages from the supermarket as there is a marked difference to those locally produced in smaller quantities. Flavour and texture is a major improvement.
A well known sausage producer in Harrogate supplies to the big four. Starting from small beginnings, turnover now huge, enjoyment a disappointment after trying them again at a recent food fair. Shame really. I can see the pound note signs in their eyes.
The point of this rant is to get people aware of how things used to be, quality goods from your local producers. Its not too late to go back to those times as many food fairs/festivals are proving. Use your local farmers market ! They are held regularly in most towns and even cities. Don`t cut corners and make do. Please.