Veg news

We’re gearing up for a very busy one next week as we prepare to close the shop for 2 weeks from Easter Sunday. We’ve never done this before and while the thought of a new shop is super exciting, we’re a little nervous too… we’re expecting high demand in the days before closing and we… Read More »

The new Dutch glasshouse season gets underway this week with the arrival of cucumbers from Zann in Rotterdam. As spring progresses we’ll see more and more produce out of Holland – they have huge glasshouse capacity for ratatouille crops such as aubergines and peppers, as well as tomatoes and salads too. Besides bringing the supply… Read More »

We’re incredibly lucky to be able to look to some of our local suppliers in the North West this week for leafy salad greens to add a sparkle to your plate. The milder weather and sudden burst of sunshine has spurred on some produce that might otherwise still be on the limited side. Salad leaves… Read More »

December is here and what better time to celebrate the shining star of the winter roast; the parsnip. We have our first arrival this week from Bagthorpe Farm in the unspoilt countryside of North Norfolk. At this time of year a frosty morning will add an extra hint of sweetness to root veg. Parsnips work… Read More »

The first Brussels sprouts have arrived this week, fresh from the fields of Newfields Farm in Yorkshire and Lyncroft Farm in Ormskirk. With a distinctive, bitter taste they’re best lightly cooked and paired with something sweet or acidic such as balsamic vinegar. They’re a welcome addition to our autumnal brassica display and we’re offering them… Read More »