Last weekend was a challenging one, to say the least, for those working out in the fields. Fortunately, the plummeting temperatures were well forecast. Consequently many growers worked around the clock last Thursday to build up a stock of crops like carrots and leeks before the ground froze making lifting roots nigh on impossible! All… Read More »
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Veg news 7th December
With less than three weeks to go until Christmas the sight of these majestic sprout stalks from Lyncroft Farm down the road in Ormskirk is filling us with festive cheer. The tops are incredibly versatile and delicious – throw then into stir fries and miso soups, chop finely and serve raw with loads of lemon… Read More »
FRANCIS SAMPSON
Francis Sampson 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 significantly, virtually frost free. The value of such mild coastal strips is most apparent in winter when production of cauliflowers, spring greens, savoys… Read More »
Veg news 16th November
Another cracking selection of late Autumn European fruit continues to make for a vibrant sea of colour on our top shelf. Dark orange pulpy persimmons from Spain are plentiful, consequently offering better value by the day. As ever, the Rojo Brilliante variety is rocking our world… wait until it feels almost like a water… Read More »
Avocado Toast with Spiced Chickpeas
Pak Choi & Tofu Stir Fry
This delicious pak choi recipe takes just a few minutes and makes a warming evening meal. Combining the pak choi with tofu, mushrooms and beansprouts in a stir fry sauce gives a lovely mixture of soft and crunchy textures. But you don’t have to stick to these ingredients, experiment with whatever takes your fancy, or… Read More »