Featuring as heavily on the Unicorn breakfast table as they are on our shelves, is the French Charentais Melon. They have really hit their peak this week and are filling our fridge with their perfumed scent. Sliced on a plate with some berries in the morning, eaten as a lovely fresh and fragrant dessert or… Read More »
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Veg News 26th May
Veg News 26th May Hope everyone is managing to keep cool today. With the weather far too warm to think about much cooking (or at least anything too ambitious!), we have all been grazing on cool Spanish stone fruits and slices of watermelon to stay refreshed and hydrated. Perfect straight from the fridge on a… Read More »
Veg News 21st April
We are really excited to have the first arrival of UK asparagus this week courtesy of Bedlam Farm in Peterborough. Soon to be followed with the first bunches next week from The Stenigot Estate in Lincolnshire. Always a short-lived but much anticipated season, it is the quintessential taste of spring and only around for about… Read More »
Veg News 17th February 🥞
Today, you need not ponder over what to have for your evening meal, the decision has been made for you as it’s Pancake Day! Going for the simple traditional citrus version? We’re ready with a fresh arrival of Sicilian lemons, zesty and full of the taste of sunshine. We also recommend adorning them with some… Read More »
Veg News 26th August 🍇
After a gloriously sunny bank holiday weekend, our shelves are brimming with sweet and tempting late summer produce. A real highlight this week are the Irwin mangoes, sometimes called “bonbon” mangoes. Ours come from the Málaga region and have been harvested ready to eat, full of the sweet sunshine they’ve grown in all summer. Their… Read More »
Veg News 29th July
Our UK fruit range is looking and tasting lush at the moment. The early spring and summer warm weather has certainly helped sweeten up our selection of top-tree fruit. Martin at Carey Organics in Herefordshire provides us with our summer splash of delights. Look out for their growing range of plum varieties. Opal plums are recognisable by their… Read More »