Potatoes are usually the only UK crop in our range that can feed us all year round (well, maybe apart from Glebelands’ salad leaves!) After the past few weeks of glorious sunshine, it’s easy to forget the drenching we got during potato harvesting time last year. Many farmers up North struggled to get on the… Read More »
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Veg News 5th March
There’s a hint of spring in the air this week and we’re happy to report the longer days are helping some of the UK crops still in the ground to bulk up nicely. Cornish cauliflowers in particular are at their best right now; after a few difficult weeks of stunted growth we now have plenty… Read More »
Dhal Tasting Feast (free!)
Friday 27th March, 12.00 – 2.30pm As part of the British Dal Festival, Unicorn and Tibetan Kitchen are celebrating the versatile pulse with a free dhal tasting feast outside the shop. The renowned Tibetan Kitchen team will be turning Unicorn’s UK-grown pulses from Hodmedods into a host of tasty Himalayan dhals. Find your favourite then… Read More »
Veg News 17th December
Christmas week is here and we’re proud to present a comprehensive range of Christmas staples, the majority of which will come from Lancashire and Yorkshire growers! With logistics anticipated to run normally, we’ve planned regular deliveries throughout the week and a great selection whichever day you choose to shop. Sprouts and sprout stalks will be… Read More »
Veg News 12th Nov
The veg team got together last week for our annual Roast Potato Night, an evening of serious carb consideration. With nothing except a conciliatory portion of greens and some delicious onion gravy, we set ourselves the formidable task of taste-testing 7 varieties of roast potato. For the lovers of fluffy, cloud-like textures the Carolus took… Read More »
Apple Day: Sunday 20th October 11-4
On Sunday 20th October we’ll be celebrating the height of the UK apple season with tastings, kids apple craft, juicing and other apple delights. Make some pedal powered juice with the The Orchard Project, find out how they’re working with community groups to ‘re-fruit’ Manchester, and how you can learn orcharding skills at a local… Read More »
