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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 »

More sublime UK produce arriving in store this week from a host of our favourite growers across the country. Celery bunches from Strawberry Fields in Lincolnshire are nothing short of fantastic – we always encourage  the use of celery leaves in the kitchen and these really showcase why; try using as a flat parsley substitute… Read More »

We’re starting to see lots of great UK produce coming through this week. It’s almost a month behind the start to the season last year, but the sun really pouring over the crops is setting things in motion. New bunched onions from Strawberry Fields are so fresh from the ground that their tops make a… Read More »

Veg news 8th May The UK asparagus season gets going this week with our first arrivals from Bedlam in Cambridge and Lucy Watts in Lincolnshire. Asparagus benefits enormously from being fresh – it retains a sweetness, bite and vitality just not found in stalks that have to travel further. We love keeping it simple –… Read More »

Winter weather in Spain is causing a scarcity of sun loving crops. Cucumbers, courgettes and aubergines are tricky to source. Trade magazines report that supermarkets are struggling for salads and lettuces out of Spain, which makes us extra proud of being able to offer our local supply of salad leaves. The Glebelands winter mix includes winter… Read More »