Whitethorn Farm at Carey in Herefordshire has about 16 acres of organic orchards, including cider apples, dessert and culinary apples, plums, pears and cherries. Almost 70 varieties in all, chosen by Martin and Rachel Soble for their flavour and suitability for organic systems. Most of these are older varieties, planted by the Sobles from 2005… Read More »
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Veg news 24th October
As the nights begin to draw in we’re getting excited this week as the European citrus season starts to take off. We welcome our first Spanish oranges – the juicy and sweet Navelina variety – which join a European line up of scurvy-defeating citrus. We’ve got some lovely Spanish limes and sharp yet flavoursome clementines… Read More »
Veg news 17th October
As October speeds ahead under glorious sunny skies we look forward this Saturday to Apple Day, our annual celebration of the variety, range and breadth of flavour that the UK apple season has to offer. From Herefordshire to Kent, Sussex to Ormskirk, we’ll be representing over 20 varieties of fruit from 7 different orchards. Expect… Read More »
Mushroom and Fava Stew
A great use of UK-grown pulses. Serve with a tangy slaw and crusty bread. Serve 6.
Kale Pesto Pasta
This is a brilliant way of sneaking kale past fussy eaters. The garlic helps reduce the bitterness of the kale and the pine nuts add a sweet, nutty flavour. Also works with spinach, chard or cavolo nero. Serves 4 as a light lunch.
Veg news 11th October
For those with a keen sense of smell, there are some beautifully perfumed autumnal fruits at the moment…Foremost amongst these is the range of pear varieties. We tend to think November is when the Conference really come into their own, and have been mixing and matching with lesser known varieties and the different characteristics they… Read More »
