tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8992191800263651092024-03-05T09:42:34.787-08:00Soil and SurfAcoustic Wave, East Neuk, Scotlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06825794173182183780noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-899219180026365109.post-5604940330301746612013-06-18T03:53:00.003-07:002020-05-17T05:44:56.132-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'<i>...the Soil and Surf name is highly appropriate; I have commissioned Jim for many and varied works, including driftwood fencing, garden furniture, planters, gardening and sourcing seafood.' </i></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/6365062">John Hughes</a></span><br />
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<i><span class="s1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Jim Knox combines the jobs of a bespoke fishmonger and a raconteur of fishing </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lore"</span></i><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Ahoy!</b> Thanks for sailing into our little corner of the world. We’ve planted ourselves in this space to celebrate our dual passion for <b>Soil and Surf.</b> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For us, these elements are inseparable, forming the essence of 'the good life' in the East Neuk of Fife.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With this in mind, our creative captain, Jim Knox, offers a range of services:-<span class="s1"></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Gardener + Grower - </b>create a little piece of paradise or cook with home-grown ingredients, without getting your hands dirty; we take care of general maintenance, mowing, rotavating, fruit, vegetables and herbs: whatever you need to bring your recreational or kitchen garden to life.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Beachcomber + Maker - </b>experience outdoor entertaining in your own garden, featuring our sturdy and stylish weather-proof furniture and ornamental driftwood; we create one-off pieces, handmade from reclaimed and beachcombed materials.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fisherman + Seafood Specialist - </b>enjoy lobster and crab, hand-picked for you, straight off local boats; a licensed buyer and seller of shellfish, with 30+ years fishing experience, Jim can also share his expertise and enthusiasm at demonstrations to educate, encourage and excite the palate. If you'd love to learn how to prepare delicious, creel-caught, local seafood, we can even share our secrets at pre-dinner demonstrations in your own home. Need all hands on deck? Jim can join your crew and/or skipper your creel boat, too! Out of the sea, onto your plate.</span><br />
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<b>Our approach to work and pleasure</b> is inspired by going with the flow and grown not flown, seasonal cycles and locally sourced, watering cans and yellow wellies, barefoot wandering and beachcombing, fresh air and flower power, outdoor entertaining and edible gardens, reclaimed and handmade, catch of the day and carefree play, salt of the earth and endless skies, deep roots and rolling tides.</span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If this philosophy floats your boat, we'd love to bring our combined experience in <b>creative gardening + coastal living</b> home to you. </span><a href="http://soilandsurf.blogspot.com/p/say-ahoy.html" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Drop us a line</b></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> - or check social media for upcoming news.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>A wee note on The Fisherman's Larder</b>. In order to grow in a new direction, </span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 16px;">The Fisherman's Larder has now closed its doors.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 16px;"> We wish to thank everyone who helped to make the venture a success - hope to catch you later! Our clients, venues and customers have included</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"> </span><a href="http://www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Old Course Hotel,</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.visitscotland.com/">Visit Scotland</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">, </span><a href="http://www.gov.scot/Home" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Scottish Government </a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">(with </span><a href="http://www.gov.scot/Topics/marine" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Marine Scotland</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">), </span><a href="http://www.seafoodscotland.org/en/home.html" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Seafood Scotland,</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"> the multi-award winning </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Anstruther-Fish-Bar-147324961969202/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Anstruther Fish Bar</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.pittenweem.co.uk/">Fisherman's Mutual Association</a> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">(Pittenweem), award-winning </span><a href="http://www.ardrossfarm.co.uk/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Ardross Farm Shop</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.fairmont.com/st-andrews-scotland/">The Fairmont Hotel</a>, <a href="http://foodfest.visitstandrews.com/">St Andrews Food & Drink Festival</a>,</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"> award-winning </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.thespindrift.co.uk/">Spindrift Hotel</a>, <a href="http://www.foodfromfife.co.uk/1/1/0/Welcome.aspx">Food From Fife</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">, </span><a href="http://www.camboestate.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Cambo Estate</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.crailfoodfest.co.uk/%E2%80%8E">Crail Food Festival</a>, <a href="http://thefishermanslarder2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/the-fife-food-networks-food-from-fife.html">Scottish Fisheries Museum,</a> <a href="http://www.innatlathones.com/">Inn at Lathones</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnstrutherHarbourFestival">Anstruther Harbour Festival,</a> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.eastpier.co.uk/">East Pier Smokehouse</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"> in St Monans, award-winning </span><a href="http://cromars.co.uk/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Cromars Fish & Chip Bar</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"> and </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.balgove.com/">Balgove Larder</a></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">.</span><br />
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