Honesty huts

When you think of honesty huts does your mind immediately go to fruit, vegetables, and flowers? There are some amazing honesty huts serving a range of produce from homemade jams, chutneys, cordials, cakes, and other treats.

IZZY’S SHED Isabelle Jepson

Isabelle Jepson set up Izzy's Shed and started selling her produce in July 2020. She specialises in jams, chutneys, sauces, relishes and cordials. Her aim is to produce products with a twist, things you cannot buy in the supermarket.

"I just love the creativity of producing original products by mixing different ingredients, sometimes a bit random but it works most of the time!"

The homemade jams are much lower in sugar than commercial ones, with only 40% sugar compared to 60-70% in store bought jams. The chutneys are all made in small batches using fresh ingredients sourced mainly from Homefield growers but also from friends gardens. Unrefined sugars are used whenever possible as well as quality vinegars, red and white wine and cider.

"It's very rewarding to receive positive comments from my customers and as they keep coming back and trying new things it must be good!"

Rose Cottage, Vallee des Vaux, St Helier JE2 3GB

Serve with Foie Gras, Liver Pâté and Cheese

£4.50

DAISY’S COUNTRY BAKES

Daisy Larbalestier

Due to the pandemic, Daisy found herself unemployed, which gave her the push she needed to start her own venture.

“I’ve always loved the idea of having my own little shop, selling my own produce and all kinds of exciting goodies. With the pandemic encouraging an incredible amount of support to small local businesses and roadside stallholders, this really inspired me to open up an honesty box, which happened to turn into an Honesty Hut - and the story continues!”

The Honesty Hut is filled with country delights, including preserves, gifts and plants. You’ll also find delicious home bakes.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve baked and baked and baked! I studied Home Economics for GCSE and A-Level and went on to Highlands College to gain my Diploma in Culinary Arts. After being lucky enough to have numerous work experiences in Michelin Star restaurants, my plan was to one day become a chef, but inevitably found myself down a different path altogether.”

Another aspect Daisy is excited about is the blossoming of cake orders for customers’ special occasions.

“I offer a wide range of bakes to order as well as layer cakes personalised to each and every request - if you have a desire to enquire, please get in touch! I post daily updates on my latest offerings on Facebook and Instagram - “Daisy’s Country Bakes”. Being in an area on La Route de St Jean with other honesty boxes nearby, it makes for a fantastic outing filled with a variety of local delights!”

La Route de St Jean