There’s a hint of spring in the air this week and we’re happy to report the longer days are helping some of the UK crops still in the ground to bulk up nicely. Cornish cauliflowers in particular are at their best right now; after a few difficult weeks of stunted growth we now have plenty… Read More »
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Dhal Tasting Feast (free!)
Friday 27th March, 12.00 – 2.30pm As part of the British Dal Festival, Unicorn and Tibetan Kitchen are celebrating the versatile pulse with a free dhal tasting feast outside the shop. The renowned Tibetan Kitchen team will be turning Unicorn’s UK-grown pulses from Hodmedods into a host of tasty Himalayan dhals. Find your favourite then… Read More »
veg news 25th Feb
Relentless rain and winds up and down the country are making for some tough conditions out in the fields this week. As well as harvesting produce, many growers are struggling to sow new crops for the season ahead too. Spare a thought for those working outside during these storms, and forgive us if certain lines… Read More »
veg news 18th Feb
Fennel bulbs from Spain and Italy are offering excellent value for money this week and, as such, are a firm favourite amongst veg team members. Fennel undergoes such a transformation between raw and cooked, it can almost be thought of as two different vegetables. The crisp, white, delicately-anise flesh yields to an amazing sweetness and… Read More »
veg news 13th February
With storms sweeping across the country and mid-winter temperatures bringing a chill to the air, we are looking to the fruitier side of our offer this week for some uplifting colour and sweet, sunshine flavour. The UK apple season is drawing to a close and we’re supplementing our supply with some fruits from France and… Read More »
veg news 4th Feb
Our departure from the European Union last week has prompted questions from our customers regarding the fresh produce that we buy from Holland, France, Spain, Italy and beyond. Many of you are concerned that our fantastic range of fruit and veg is in jeopardy and we’d like to offer some reassurance that this is not… Read More »
