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 25th October
This week we salute the humble brassica. The brassica family includes all kales, cabbages and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflowers. They grow particularly well in the North West and now is the perfect time to be eating them. For the lovers, we’ve the first sprouts of the season from Duncan Gielty in Ormskirk, a… Read More »
veg news 18th October
It’s Apple Day this Sunday, our annual celebration of the unique, unusual and varied apple harvest available from orchards across the UK. We’ll have tasting and juicing happening all day as well as games for the kids. Apple Day was established by Common Ground in 1990 as a way to both celebrate the apple harvest… Read More »
veg news 11th October
Chillies from Barry Ward and Yvonne Thompson in Lancashire are looking and tasting brilliant at the moment. There are many varieties on offer, from scorching Ring of Fire to the milder Jalapeno and Hot Wax, these small beauties really celebrate what we value so dearly about our local suppliers. Barry and Yvonne have been growing… Read More »
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 »
