The first direct pallet from Univert in Provence, France, is due this Friday. We always get a bit excited about their produce. For one, because they’re a co-operative of small growers, and secondly, because they specialise in luscious leafy greens, like fresh herbs, spinach & lettuces. By trading directly with them, we manage to reduce… Read More »
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Veg News 7th January
Now the festive dust has settled, we can look forward to a week of abundance on the fruit & veg displays. On the veg side we’re particularly impressed with French lettuces and spinach. Spanish avocados are excellent value and Duncan Gielty’s Lancashire Savoy cabbages are picture perfect. Kale varieties usually start dwindling at this time… Read More »
50 ways to eat your tofu
A staple in Thai and Chinese cookery, tofu is made by curdling fresh soya milk, pressing it into a block and then cooling it – quite like the way dairy cheese is made by curdling and solidifying milk. It can be smooth and soft or very crisp and crunchy, depending on how you prepare and… Read More »
Veg News 27th December
The post-Christmas and New Year’s period is a notoriously tricky time for sourcing fresh produce. Many UK growers are taking a well-deserved break, whilst suppliers and hauliers on the continent are operating on reduced schedules. So here’s what to expect over the next 7 days or so: · The weekend in between Christmas and New… Read More »
veg news 3rd December
Leeks are amazing quality this week from a mix of UK growers. They’re a common place vegetable that usually play a supporting role in dishes, but these absolutely deserve a place in the spotlight. Slow cooked or baked with thyme brings out the sweetness, whilst paired with (Oatly) cream they make a delicious pie filling. We like… Read More »
Veg news 2nd October
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 »