We’re starting to see lots of great UK produce coming through this week. It’s almost a month behind the start to the season last year, but the sun really pouring over the crops is setting things in motion. New bunched onions from Strawberry Fields are so fresh from the ground that their tops make a… Read More »
Archives for May 2018
Veg news May 17th
Is it a turnip? Is it a radish? One thing we can be certain of is that these salad turnips from local favourites Glebelands City Growers are absolutely delicious. The crunchy, peppery bulbs make a nice addition to any salad and the leaves can be wilted down for a pleasantly bitter green side dish. Ahead… Read More »
UK Asparagus!
Just in: UK Asparagus from Lucy Watts in Lincolnshire!
Veg News 8th May
Veg news 8th May The UK asparagus season gets going this week with our first arrivals from Bedlam in Cambridge and Lucy Watts in Lincolnshire. Asparagus benefits enormously from being fresh – it retains a sweetness, bite and vitality just not found in stalks that have to travel further. We love keeping it simple –… Read More »
Veg news 1st May
Producers both in the UK and in Holland are waiting for sun and heat to get their crops moving. Tomatoes in particular are craving the sunshine. Our UK tomato supplier Wights (Isle of Wight) have delivered our first pallet of the season, but the volumes are still limited, so for now we’ll be supplementing the… Read More »