Unicorn Grocery

Francis Sampson has been supplying Unicorn with winter cauliflowers from his Cornish farm for as long as we can all remember. We were sad to hear that this will be his final growing season before he retires for a well deserved rest and to tackle his growing list of jobs around the farmhouse. Last week… Read More »

This week we approach the end of season for some UK lines that we have been enjoying over the recent months. Leeks from the winter UK crops are coming to an end and some potato varieties from John at Newfields in Fadmoor are also finished. We do have some new varieties of potatoes from Jonny… Read More »

New in our range this week, we have packed mustard leaves from Kindling Market Garden in Stockport. Often a favorite from the salad leaves mix, this peppery leaf is also lovely cooked in Thai style cuisine. Throw in the pan and slightly wilt to give the dish an extra kick! As the hungry gap is approaching… Read More »

As the days are getting longer, we are excited to add some more springlike products to our shelves. This month marks the return of Libby and Paul Flintoff’s products. They are delivering us some spinach beet straight from their polytunnel in Preston to our shelves. These tender leaves differ from the true variety we have… Read More »

With days lengthening our UK growers are starting to see some bits and bobs being ready for picking. Purple Sprouting Broccoli has made a welcome return for us. This tender stemmed brassica has a long growing period and is overwintered for an early crop. It’s appearance always lets us know that Spring is not too… Read More »

This week we have a full range of brassicas on offer, with cauliflowers from Francis Sampson in Cornwall, some really nice Savoy cabbages from Duncan Gielty in Ormskirk, and January King and Tundra cabbages from Chapel Organics in Berswick. We are also very pleased to see the return of Purple Sprouting Broccoli, courtesy of Shillingford… Read More »