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 »
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veg news 2nd October
Our veg of the month for October is the knobbly celeriac. Often overlooked, perhaps owing to its peculiar shape and irregular protuberances, celeriac has a gorgeous apple-sweet fragrance and a mild, clean, yet hearty flavour. The bulb is the root of the celery plant and has a gentle celery taste to accompany its potato-like texture.… Read More »
veg news 27th September
The selection of different squash we’ve got on offer at the moment is really something special. Enormous-sized Boston, Blue Banana and Marina di Chioggia varieties coming from local growers Farmstart and Glebelands. Spaghetti, Rolet, Harlequin, Golden Nugget, Custard, Festival – the list goes on. We’ve compiled a guide in store with tasting notes and suggestions… Read More »
Veg News 6th September
Our UK squash range has been expanding rapidly in the past few weeks. It confirms what we knew, but weren’t ready to admit yet: Autumn is announcing itself a little earlier than usual. The bulk of the range is coming from Strawberry Fields in Lincolnshire, but we also have a good selection from our local… 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 6th Feb
It may be snowing in Manchester and Europe, but thus far it is not comprising the excellent range of produce we have both on the fruit and veg side. You may have noticed the massive pears out of Holland. We usually aim for a more modest size! Pears, however, have been subject to the same… Read More »