Last weekend’s warmth and sunshine may have departed but there is still more than a hint of Spring in the air. We have more flowers this weekend with Anemones and wonderfully-scented Grape Hyacinth by the bunch. The Iris Reticulata are making a great display of iridescent blue as the first potted bulbs to flower but …
Just a quick update to let you know that we have our very first flowers for sale this weekend. Beautifully-scented Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) available for those who come for a first taste of spring in the sunshine at the farm tomorrow or Sunday. Lots of delicious cakes and savouries, many alliums and that perfect Caerphilly cheese all …
Lots of new items from Italy this week. Cime di Rapa, Pomegranates, Quince, Bergamot Lemons and my favourite, Puntarelle. A delicious winter salad – Puntarelle or Cicoria de Catalogna has light green stems in a heart surrounded by leaves shaped like dandelions. This is a favourite dish in Rome where they blanch the initially bitter …
Lots of seafood from Cornwall this week! Sweet, delicate whole Plaice for roasting, Skate wings to serve with brown butter and capers or plump, juicy Mussels. For those looking to celebrate with a special meal, we have two stress-free possibilities this Valentine’s Weekend… The amorous might try our fabulous, native Fal oysters (pictured above) a real treat on …
Lots of winter greens this week. Cavolo Nero, Kale, Spinach, Chard and, of course, lots of wonderful Cabbage. My particular favourite at the moment is the wondrous January King (picture above) but we have white, red and sweetheart cabbages as well. Anyone feeling they need a tonic of minerals and vitamin C – these really …
