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
Our Isle of Wight Apricots are now in season, and if (like me) you tend to avoid apricots because you find them a bit wooly and dry, then it’s because you’ve never enjoyed a fresh, ripe apricot. These are picked fresh off the trees at Godshill Orchard, shipped overseas (on … Read More
A Caulishoot is a mini cauliflower that can be eaten stem and all. Invented by locally-based company Barfoots, the Caulishoot is similar to purple sprouting in size and ideal for those who love cauliflower but don’t want to be a whole one. They are quicker and easier to prepare, and … Read More
This recipe comes from the Big Green Egg who have a superb archive of BBQ recipes Tenderstem Brocolli with Flaked Almonds and Anchovies Set up your BBQ or Big Green Egg for direct grilling at 200°C Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 jar of anchovies in oil A handful of flat-leaf parsley … Read More
Globe artichokes are in season and a finger-licking, satisfying meal all by themselves. They look superb on a plate, paired with smoked garlic mayonnaise as a yummy dip. You can go about this in two ways – the quick mid-week supper route (buy a pot of the Garlic Farm’s mayonnaise … Read More
The English Cherry Season has started again, and we will get our first delivery of Godshill Orchard Cherries on Friday morning direct off the Isle of Wight Ferry. Simeon and his father grow a variety of cherries to help extend the season, with the first up being Merton Glory, a … Read More
This is a great early summer recipe that combines local asparagus and great-tasting Isle of Wight tomatoes with that luxurious Italian delicacy: Burrata. (you could use good quality mozzarella instead if you want). Grilling the asparagus adds an extra crunch, but you can boil or steam the asparagus if you … Read More
We have put together a seasonal menu fit for this mighty Royal occasion: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There are a range of options to inspire you as you celebrate with friends and family over the extended weekend. With sunshine and half term, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the best … Read More
This recipe is ideal for spring veg (especially asparagus) and elderflowers, but you can also add mushrooms, onion slices, pepper or whatever veg looks freshest. Elderflowers are popping up throughout our hedgerows and the flowers seem particularly fragrant after some good sunshine. Pick the heads whole, give them a quick … Read More
New Season’s Asparagus has arrived and will be with us for the next 6 weeks. My favourite way of enjoying asparagus is grilled with olive oil and sea salt, until slightly crispy at the tip. If you can do this over charcoal, so much the better. You can also turn … Read More