The Crew of the Spice Island Chilli Company have started a hidden treasure competition. They’ve hidden inside a scattering of random Spice Island Chilli bottles Bronze, Silver or Gold coins that offer you the chance to win prizes and discounts throughout this year’s Autumn and Winter seasons. On our shelves, … 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
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
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
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
We have some glorious Italian aubergines in the shop this week, alongside padron peppers and the eleven varieties of tomatoes from the Tomato Stall as the season gets properly underway. These Round Italian Aubergines are a variety similar to traditional aubergines but unusually large in size, with a texture that … Read More
We are thrilled to have the first local strawberries arrive in the shop this week, directly from Westlands Farm near Wickham. They are juicy, heavily scented and taste delicious, and are perfect with the Easter sunshine. Westlands is a long-season producer of strawberries and raspberries, who aim to extend the … Read More
Easter lamb is a great tradition, with lamb signifying spring, fed on the lush green pastures of the South Downs. Our lambs are all sourced from Midhurst and as we are buying whole lambs, I would encourage you to consider all the different joints, not just a leg of lamb. … Read More
We have some special, hand-made Easter treats available in the shop, which can also be pre-ordered for the Easter weekend to make sure you get exactly what you want. Jo from Marzilicious hand-crafts beautiful marzipan gifts that look adorable and taste even better. They are unique, handmade from scratch (including … Read More
This is a lovely way to keep enjoying rhubarb throughout the year, and the colour of the jam will improve your mood at breakfast. The addition of ginger is compulsory, but the chilli is for those who like a lingering heat to balance the sweet, and can be moderated according … Read More