The Medlars are ripe and we’ve been gathering them off the tree. Adam will be making chutneys and jams from this extraordinary fruit that originates from Persia and Southwest Asia, but was introduced to England by the Romans. It has been cultivated for at least 3000 years and was popular … Read More
Autumn lamb has superb flavour, and holds up well with the spice and fruit of the tagine. We have a load of quince in the shop at the moment, thanks to a glut from a customer’s tree. They are odd shaped and beautifully scented, and this is an excellent use … Read More
Gavin has been preparing some fabulous salads in the kitchen, but they are simple to make at home and we thought we’d put together some salad serving suggestions to get you underway. As we head into the warm summer months, a substantial salad full of seasonal leaves, roasted veg, a … Read More
The English fruit season has started and we have a great selection of strawberries and raspberries from Chichester and the New Forest. The smell of fresh strawberries coming off these punnets is fantastic, just in time for the Bank Holiday. Add some meringues and lashings of cream, dunk them in … Read More
We are now getting our heritage tomatoes direct from The Tomato Stall on the Isle of Wight, with their huge variety of glorious, flavour packed heritage tomatoes in red, green and orange hues. Not only that, but they also grow Padron Peppers, which you cook in olive oil until soft … Read More
This is a seriously delicious spring soup that can be enjoyed warm or cold, depending on what the British weather is getting up to on the day. You can prepare it in advance, and it uses the finest seasonal ingredients as the English vegetable season gets underway. This method ensures … Read More
The hot Easter weather has brought out the Asparagus – which is delivered to our door directly from Pete and Sophie’s farm near Rogate. English asparagus is hard to beat, delicious raw, steamed, boiled or grilled (try it on the BBQ). It’s superb on it’s own, (a simple lunch with … Read More
Wild Garlic is popping up in the woods as we speak, and at this early stage of the season, the flavour is mighty, while the leaves are tender – making it ideal for salads or blanched and seasoned as your greens. It’s also great as the base for pesto or … Read More
Winter Greens Salad & Zippy Avo Dressing With Purple Sprouting Brocolli and Sprout tops just in from the fields in Titchfield, our veg supplier Boxxfresh have come up with this excellent recipe… This is a delicious way to celebrate two of our favourite local winter veggies – purple spouting broccoli … Read More
The first of the Purple Sprouting Broccoli (PSB) was picked this morning in Titchfield and is looking fantastic. You can eat the whole stalk, it’s delicious, healthy, versatile to cook with and local, and at this time of year, the tender, delicious green leaves are such a treat as we … Read More
Seville oranges are in season at the moment, ideal for making marmalade. However, you can use the strong bitter flavours in other ways including this truly excellent Persian cake that uses Seville Oranges and ground almonds. The result is a sticky, nutty cake with the mature citrus flavours coming through. … Read More
We want to inspire you this week with winter veg that is often regarded as a bit dull, but with a couple of simple recipes, can be elevated to seriously tasty, and which are healthy, fresh and in season. Our Cauliflower, kale and savoy cabbage are locally grown in Chidham … Read More