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We’ve passed the solstice and it’s all go on the fruit and veg front! So many new lines coming in, that the majority of our veg offer now comes from the UK. The first delivery of broccoli from Nacton Farm in Suffolk is in and looks promising; fresh, big, tight heads to start the season… Read More »

 A couple of iconic UK season beginnings this week, both from Carey Organics in Hereford. Broad beans: Not only do you get to eat delicously fresh beans, you get bonus meditation practice while you sit and pop them out of their velvety beds and skins. But we’re not all double-podders. As it’s still early, these… Read More »

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 »

Farmers across the UK breathe a sigh of relief this week as sunshine and warmth trigger a much-needed growth spurt to crops delayed by the unseasonably cold start to the year. We welcome our first delivery today from Preston stalwart Libby Flintoff, her spinach beet and peppery rocket are as fresh and green as one… Read More »

Spanish avocados have been delicious the past few weeks. Lots of flavour and a creamy texture. We can expect them to continue until some time in May, when the Spanish crop will be done and we need to look towards South America. Dubious planting practices and the food miles on those make for a less… Read More »

Lovely brassica options from Francis Sampson this Easter week. His farm in Penzance is ideally located in a Cornish microclimate. Look out for cauliflowers and spring greens if you’re making a seasonal Easter dish (plus purple sprouting broccoli next week!) Whole roasted cauliflowers look fantastic as a centerpiece on the table and taste delicious. You can experiment with different coatings… Read More »