A.Gold shop, Spitalfields, London

Welcome to A.Gold

Open 10-4pm weekdays and 11-5pm weekends.

We like to think of ourselves as a village shop in the City where you can buy a sandwich made to order, a cup of slow-brewed organic filter coffee, a bag of traditional sweets and a homemade Scotch egg for later read more about A.Gold...

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Homemade Scotch Eggs

London shop Fortnum & Mason claim to have invented Scotch eggs in the 18th Century for Queen Victoria. From such majestic beginnings they have become a rather nasty supermarket snack food. But proper homemade Scotch eggs are a revelation. We make them fresh every week-day - a free-range boiled egg is encased in seasoned sausage meat, rolled in breadcrumbs and deep-fried. They are satisfying, truly delicious and have a loyal (some might say fanatic) following - we sell dozens a day. Try it cut in half with a dollop of hot English mustard.

Mr Fitzpatrick's Cordials

We like a little temperance at A.Gold. The Temperance movement began in Preston, Lancashire in 1835 as a reaction to the easy availability of ale and gin - the 'demon drink', during the industrial revolution. The Fitzpatricks, an Irish family of herbalists, started their business in 1899, promoting a range of botanical drinks and opening a chain of 30 non-alcoholic bars in the county.

The last of the Fitzpatricks was Mr Malachi Fitzpatrick, who was gifted one of his father's temperance bars as a wedding present and then ran it for over half a century. He is said to have never fallen ill during the last 50 years of his life, looking more like a 50 year old when he was actually 90. What better recommendation?

We have a wonderful selection of Mr Fitzpatrick's cordials, including Blood Tonic, Sarsarparilla, Blackcurrant & Liquorice, Cream Soda and Black Beer & Raisin - all made with a selection of herbal and botanical extracts. www.mrfitzpatricks.com

Foxdenton Sloe Gin

It says 'Recognisably Different' on the label and we think so too. Made from sloes gathered from the English countryside in the autumn, London dry gin and sugar, Foxdenton's sloe gin is paler, stronger and drier than most. Traditionally drunk after dinner or on a shoot (if you're into that kind of thing) sloe gin also makes great cocktails; try it mixed with champagne or just tonic for a refreshing aperitif. www.foxdentonestate.co.uk

English Mead

One of the oldest (some say the oldest) fermented drinks, English Mead is a unique and special drink, made from honey and traditionally given to a newly married couple for them to drink at their wedding and for a month afterwards - hence the word 'honeymoon'. Our mead, from Lurgashall winery in Sussex, is well balanced with a very full, sweet honeyed flavour - but not too sweet.

In warmer weather it is lovely over ice and in winter mulled with spices or orange and ginger. It goes well with strong Cheddar cheese and is a great accompaniment to desserts. Try adding two-thirds tonic and a squeeze of fresh lime for a cocktail. 50cl Alc. 12.5% vol. www.lurgashall.co.uk

Campbell's Tea

'Beautiful Flavour, Delicious Rich Cup' it says on the tin and we can only agree. A strong but smooth full-bodied blended tea made from loose East African leaves. www.facebook.com/Campbellstea

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