So much of our UK produce is looking especially fabulous at the minute; this week’s photos really speak for themselves! Brassicas are a real highlight this week and there’s lots to go round. Some stunning white cauliflowers from New Fields (as well as Sampson and Gielty later this week) have made their return after a… Read More »
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Veg News 1st December
December is here and what better time to celebrate the shining star of the winter roast; the parsnip. We have our first arrival this week from Bagthorpe Farm in the unspoilt countryside of North Norfolk. At this time of year a frosty morning will add an extra hint of sweetness to root veg. Parsnips work… Read More »
Veg news 26th May
First off, let’s talk about all the exciting new lines starting to roll in from UK growers! The biggest shift is on the veg side, with UK celery and mini cucumbers already in stock from Lancashire based Duncan Gielty, both looking and tasting great. Tomorrow, we’re expecting bunched new onions and kohl rabi from Strawberry… Read More »
Veg news 15th January
The UK brassica range is abundant this week. There is a wealth of cabbages to choose from: savoy, tundra and january king. Kale in red, green, Russian and winter wonderland varieties, as well as cavolo cero or ‘black kale’ (look out for Strawberry Fields’ – it’s lovely). Cauliflowers from Cornwall are plentiful and sprouts once… Read More »
Veg news 1st November
Friday sees the first pallet of the season from Cornish grower Francis Sampson down in Penzance. Francis grows on two adjacent pieces of land right at the tip of Cornwall near Lands End. One of the areas is very exposed, open to the regular south-westerly winds but – crucially – this area remains almost entirely… 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 »