Asparagus season is short and sweet, while the tomato season is here for the summer. This is a simple but delicious combination and you can add other veg or different cheese depending on your preference, but you can use this recipe as a guide: Ingredients: 1 bunch of Slade Farm … Read More
You’ll be pleased to know that we will have local asparagus and strawberries in the shop for this weekend’s celebrations. The cold spring has delayed the season this year, but we should now see a steady supply of asparagus from Slade Farm in Rogate for the next 6-8 weeks, and … Read More
It’s the Coronation Weekend and a great excuse to gather and celebrate the best of British. Whether you are planning a special feast or picnic, street party, or a coronation chicken sandwich in front of the TV, we can help make your meal a moment to remember. It’s a lovely … Read More
Rhubarb Ginger Compote With new season’s rhubarb, this recipe takes 5 minutes to prepare and another 5-10 minutes to cook. It’s incredibly simple and the orange and ginger balance out the acidity of the rhubarb perfectly. Feel free to go heavy on the ginger if you are particularly fond of … Read More
The British asparagus season has started early with New Forest spears being grown in polytunnels to help expand the season, before the main crop from Davies farm arrives. Delicious steamed or roasted with a bit of olive oil and sea salt, this is the perfect local vegetable. You can make … Read More
It’s #FoodWasteActionWeek this week, and with the price of veg and salad, the cost of living crisis, and the environmental impacts of food waste, it’s more relevant than ever. The Love Food Hate Waste website offers loads of tips on storing food to ensure it stays fresh, as well as … Read More
You can order some great value locally sourced organic veg, and organic fruit and veg boxes from Wayside Organics near Chichester. You can either order direct, or order through us and pick up from the Farm Shop. They are far better value than the bigger veg box schemes, and you … Read More
We have fresh leeks from Foots Farm in Chidham currently in season, and it’s one of those veggies that is so tasty, it can be the main ingredient. The Romans considered the leek a superior vegetable and Emperor Nero got through so many he gained the nickname Porophagus (leek eater) … Read More
I’m a huge fan of kale, especially when it’s roasted and crispy. Kale chips had a moment a few years ago and were a social media sensation, but they deserve to be a veg staple at this time of year, regardless of the trend. Roasting them brings out a nutty … Read More
We made this pudding over the weekend (I say we, but it was my wife Emily, I just helped consume) and it is truly special, with all the gungy goodness of a sticky toffee pudding, but with the sweetness cut through with the floral quince flavour and fruit texture. It’s … Read More
Alongside Foot’s Farm Savoy and Hispi Cabbage, we have Titchfield Purple Sprouting Broccoli this week. It’s delicious steamed, boiled or grilled (my favourite) and here are some inspiring recipes to get the best out of your local PSB. This is early season PSB, as it is traditionally grown in early … Read More
Figs and plums are in season at the moment, and while they are delicious on their own, or sliced with granola for your breakfast, they also make superb ingredients for late summer dishes, sauces, chutneys and drinks. Sweet fruits are excellent accompaniments with meat, game or cheese, and often cooking … Read More