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Of the many good things to associate with autumn and the chilly drop in temperatures, root vegetables must surely be high on the list. Our root stand is looking resplendent at the moment, full of colour and choice to inspire seasonal eating.   Beetroot has been tasting phenomenal of late. While its robust earthiness divides… Read More »

Veg news 13th August Long-time Unicorn supplier Windmill Organics in Oxfordshire have unfortunately had a crop failure on several of their orchard fruits. In a season where we’d usually be seeing early varieties of apples, pears and quince, we’re sad to report we’ll not be receiving any this year. This is due to the adverse… Read More »

We are lucky to be able to offer Lancashire grown little gems from Duncan Gielty through these wintry weeks as lettuces are extremely hard to source out of France. A selection of bitter leafy options is brightening up the salad display this week though: Italian radicchio and French chicory. Both can be eaten raw and… Read More »

This week is likely to be the last “bumper” kale week, where we have multiple varieties and colours. It does however herald the return of purple sprouting broccoli, a seasonal treat that likes the winter chill…..don’t forget you can eat the whole plant, not just the florets, just slice the stalks lengthways if they are… Read More »

The UK brassica range is abundant this week. There is a wealth of cabbages to choose from: savoy, tundra and january king. Kale in red, green, Russian and winter wonderland varieties, as well as cavolo cero or ‘black kale’ (look out for Strawberry Fields’ – it’s lovely). Cauliflowers from Cornwall are plentiful and sprouts once… Read More »