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Tomatoes from the Isle of Wight have been soaking up the sun and are nothing short of phenomenal at the moment; the large vine tomatoes are rich and juicy and the cherry tomatoes super sweet, even more so if you roast them. And of course they make the ultimate companion to fresh basil, which we… Read More »

It’s all about courgettes – they are our veg of the month. The sunshine has pumped up the volume of production. Our offer comprises mainly Northwest growers: Glebelands (Sale), Ward & Thompson and Libby Flintoff (both Lancashire). So whatever your method: griddle, BBQ, spiralising, ribbons, stuffed, stir-fry or salad – do it with courgettes! The… Read More »

The first pallet of the year from Strawberry Fields has just landed – fresh tarragon, lovage, sorrel, spring greens and lettuces all beautifully fresh and singing of spring. The puckeringly sour, lemony sorrel functions as herb, salad and a wilted addition to hot dishes too – a versatile and unusual leaf, we urge you to… 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 »

The last two weeks saw delayed deliveries due to some trickier weather conditions and consequently gaps in our range, both on European and UK lines, but we’re back to normal this week! There are reports that the Beast from the East caused further problems, namely to the UK asparagus and new potato crops meaning they… Read More »