Now the festive dust has settled, we can look forward to a week of abundance on the fruit & veg displays. On the veg side we’re particularly impressed with French lettuces and spinach. Spanish avocados are excellent value and Duncan Gielty’s Lancashire Savoy cabbages are picture perfect. Kale varieties usually start dwindling at this time… Read More »
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Veg News 17th December
Christmas week is here and we’re proud to present a comprehensive range of Christmas staples, the majority of which will come from Lancashire and Yorkshire growers! With logistics anticipated to run normally, we’ve planned regular deliveries throughout the week and a great selection whichever day you choose to shop. Sprouts and sprout stalks will be… Read More »
Peanut Sauce
This sauce is delicious poured over stir fried veg & tofu, as a marinade in a veggie barbecue, as a dip for slices of baked tempeh, or, make the noodle described salad below.
veg news 20th November
You don’t need us to tell you that Winter is fast approaching, with temperatures plummeting and plenty of rain about, we’re seeing a lot of UK produce coming to an end sooner than it did last year. Swiss chard, celery, spring onions and leafy herbs have all suffered in the cold, we’ll be looking to… Read More »
veg news 6th November
On Friday we’ll receive our first direct pallet of the season from Francis Sampson in Cornwall. His farm in Penzance occupies two adjacent pieces of land; one of the areas is very exposed to the regular south-westerly winds but significantly, remains virtually frost free. The value of this mild coastal strip becomes apparent around this… Read More »
Veg News 4th April
The last overwintered UK cabbages were delivered this week. We can pretty much say that marks the start of this year’s ‘hungry gap’. The ‘hungry gap’ is the hardest time of year for UK farmers. It comes at different times each year and tends to last a couple of months, usually over April, May and… Read More »
