Veg news

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 new 22nd October The UK brassica range continues to impress us this week with a great choice of dark green, chlorophyll-rich leaves to choose from. There’s some beautiful cabbages on offer – majestic looking January Kings with their signature purple highlights are huge and excellent value; Savoy cabbages are looking similarly plump and appealing… Read More »

The veg team had their annual ‘squash tasting’ last week. This entails the roasting of every single variety (!) that we have in the shop and creating notes on flavour, texture and use. This really helps us inform customers make a selection on the shop floor because, surprisingly, every year is different. The summer of… Read More »

Of the many good things to associate with autumn and the chilly drop in temperatures, root vegetables must surely be high on the list. Our root stand is looking resplendent at the moment, full of colour and choice to inspire seasonal eating.   Beetroot has been tasting phenomenal of late. While its robust earthiness divides… Read More »

It’s a time of abundance and our veg display is absolutely bursting with fresh leafy produce. After a short hiatus, true spinach is back: available loose from market garden Glebelands (in Sale), as well as in bags from Duncan Gielty in Ormskirk. After much consideration Duncan has changed to a new supply of compostable bags.… Read More »