The first big event in the 2020 food calendar takes place this Saturday in the form on Burns Night. For those with Scottish connections looking to serve traditional neeps & tatties (and maybe a veggie haggis), we‘ve stocked up on Lincolnshire swede and Yorkshire turnips. They aren’t the most glamourous of vegetables, but they have… Read More »
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veg news 10th July
It’s a great time of year to make the most of our crops with tops – bunches of local radish will be available all week from Glebelands City Growers, our closest supplier of organic veg and dear friends of the business. The neon pink radishes have a powerful, peppery flavour that tastes great both raw… Read More »
Veg News 28th March
Savoy cabbage is our veg of the month. This week’s supply is courtesy of Francis Sampson in Cornwall. They’re really chunky! Apart from making an excellent addition to a traditional roast dinner, take a cue from our deli and turn them into a Caesar salad or curry… Up North, we’re seeing plenty of lettuces and… Read More »
Veg News 2nd August
Cauliflowers can technically grow in the UK all year round over different part of the country, but even under non-heatwave conditions they’re a tricky product to source. We’re stocking some new season ones from Northern growers Gielty (Lancs) and Wass (Yorks) this week and so far we’re impressed with the size and quality – nice… Read More »
Veg news May 17th
Is it a turnip? Is it a radish? One thing we can be certain of is that these salad turnips from local favourites Glebelands City Growers are absolutely delicious. The crunchy, peppery bulbs make a nice addition to any salad and the leaves can be wilted down for a pleasantly bitter green side dish. Ahead… Read More »
Veg news 7th November
Pomegranates take to centre stage this week as the season across Europe hits its stride. We’ve already seen the early pink Mollar D’Elche variety from Spain, as well as some Hicaz from Turkey. This week we play host to the burgundy-coloured Wonderful variety from Agricoop in Sicily. The juice of these fruits is a deep,… Read More »