It’s not often that we get to sing the praises of broccoli in the veg news. Broccoli is a notoriously tricky crop to grow. It’s very sensitive to heat, so over the summer months yields and quality can be hit and miss. At this time, when the temperature drops, but frosts have not yet arrived,… Read More »
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Veg news 16th June
The most exciting new kid on the block this week is new season bunched beetroot! We have already seen a few bunches via Farmstart in Stockport, but now the supply kicks off in earnest as Strawberry Fields in Lincolnshire have started harvesting their crop. First in are classic red beets, with the stripy variety ‘chioggia’… Read More »
Veg News 12th May
We’re slowly waving goodbye to the ‘hungry gap’, as an influx of new season crops, all grown in Lancashire and Yorkshire, will be gracing our display this week. Glebelands in Sale and Organic Pantry in Tadcaster are both kicking off their radish harvest in earnest. We’ve found that radishes from the UK often taste more… Read More »
Spicy Bean Tostadas
Yellow Split Pea Tarka Dal
Feel free to experiment with the basic recipe using different spices (e.g., ground coriander, onion seeds), more or less chilli, spinach added at the end, a bit of coconut milk or creamed coconut. You can’t go wrong.
Veg news 5th May
After a truly sensational run, the Spanish avocado season has come to an end. Until the new harvest in November we’ll be sourcing them from South America and Africa, starting with Peru. Southern Hemisphere avocados do the job, but if (like us) you got used to the perfect creaminess of the Spanish ones, some management… Read More »
