We’re very excited to be stocking Corner 53’s latest concoction – Southsea Spirit Tropical Gin. Bursting with flavours of juniper, fresh orange, caramelised pineapple and a touch of coconut – Corner 53 have created a gin that captures the vibrant and energetic culture of their seaside home. Produced by award-winning … Read More
Fancy something a little different for your Friday night curry? Whip up a quick and easy makhani mutton curry using a jar of The Tomato Stall Makhani sauce and diced mutton from the butchery counter. Fragrant, decadent and ready in a pinch! This Punjabi style tomato-based curry is aromatic, … Read More
In the heat of the summer, a substantial seasonal salad is a perfect solution. While good lettuce and tomatoes are staples, it’s definitely worth exploring the other vegetables, fruits, and flowers that are now in season to make your salads a bit more interesting. If you are lighting the BBQ … Read More
Pico de gallo is easy to put together, is fantastic with a range of Isle of Wight tomatoes, and can be used as a dip (especially with Broad Bean Chips) or a fresh accompaniment to fish, BBQ meats, or spread over cheesy tortillas. Fresh pico de gallo (salsa) You’ll need: … Read More
Crispy broad bean ‘chips’ Makes enough for 2 people You’ll need: 10 broad bean pods/husks 140g flour 250ml milk Sea salt Black pepper A pinch of chilli powder or cayenne (optional) Beef tallow for frying (can be substituted for sunflower oil) Method: Tear the pods in half along their seam … Read More
Spring Lamb is in, and yes, I know it’s not Spring anymore, but it is temperature-wise, and it’s also the perfect time to enjoy lamb. While Uk lambs can be born anytime from November to June, the majority are born in April and May and grow for 5-8 months, so … Read More
Our local cheese sales have never been stronger, and leading the pack at the moment is Lyburn’s Old Winchester. It’s a superb cheese for the board, but is also a great cooking ingredient, being a natural alternative to Parmesan Cheese. Lyburn Cheese has been run by the Smales family for … Read More
The local fruit and veg season is now kicking off in earnest with a whole range of superb produce picked straight from Sussex and Hampshire farms and delivered direct to our door. We have a new supplier which means our traceability for seasonal salads, fruit and veg has never been … Read More
Another great local supplier has popped up in Hambrook. Roger has started growing Oyster Mushrooms using straw and used coffee grounds from an Emsworth cafe as his substrate. The mycelium grows into the substrate log in a dark, warm room for 3-4 weeks, before being moved into a light, high … Read More
These Romano Peppers from the Isle of Wight Tomato Stall are truly spectacular – and are the ideal vehicle for creating a delicious meal using up your leftovers. Any remains can be quickly transformed – with rice, beans or pulses, combined with gently fried onion and garlic, and enhanced with … Read More
It’s always risky to post pictures of lambs, pigs, and cows alongside recipes and images of butchered pork and beef cuts, as most of us have become removed from the realities of where our food comes from and the processes necessary to put food on our plates. I’m always concerned … Read More
Our pork has to be one of our most consistently excellent products. I know that if a new customer walks into the shop for the first time, and I can persuade them to go home with a pork chop, they will be customers for a long time. I think many … Read More