Producers both in the UK and in Holland are waiting for sun and heat to get their crops moving. Tomatoes in particular are craving the sunshine. Our UK tomato supplier Wights (Isle of Wight) have delivered our first pallet of the season, but the volumes are still limited, so for now we’ll be supplementing the… Read More »
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Veg news 19th April
Farmers across the UK breathe a sigh of relief this week as sunshine and warmth trigger a much-needed growth spurt to crops delayed by the unseasonably cold start to the year. We welcome our first delivery today from Preston stalwart Libby Flintoff, her spinach beet and peppery rocket are as fresh and green as one… Read More »
Replacing Eggs
If you’re looking to replace eggs in your cooking and baking, here are some ideas: For Eggs, Omelettes & Quiche: Tofu and gram flour are our favourites here! Gram flour makes delicious omelettes and frittata. Firm tofu is perfect for scrambled ‘eggs’, quiche and even omelettes! Try this Spanish Omelette or our tofu and spinach… Read More »
Veg news 13th March
The last two weeks saw delayed deliveries due to some trickier weather conditions and consequently gaps in our range, both on European and UK lines, but we’re back to normal this week! There are reports that the Beast from the East caused further problems, namely to the UK asparagus and new potato crops meaning they… Read More »
Veg News 20th Feb
Kalettes are back! They may sound like a Motown supergroup, but we’re in fact talking about delicious flower sprouts grown in Yorkshire. This Brussels sprout and kale cross is a relatively new vegetable and it’s becoming increasingly popular (including among Unicorn staff) because of its mild sweetness and versatility. Our last apple pallet from Paul Ward in… Read More »
Veg News 6th Feb
It may be snowing in Manchester and Europe, but thus far it is not comprising the excellent range of produce we have both on the fruit and veg side. You may have noticed the massive pears out of Holland. We usually aim for a more modest size! Pears, however, have been subject to the same… Read More »