This is one of my favourite pasta dishes, and is a regular mid-week wonder at home, although I have to confess that I don’t often cook it as my wife Emily knocks it up in no time. Food always tastes better when you don’t have to cook it yourself, (more … 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
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
Vicky made a delicious spicy bean stew for our Farm Shop Party at the weekend and so many people commented on how good it was that we are giving you the recipe. It was mostly in Vicky’s head, but she’s kindly written it down. Spicy Bean Stew Ingredients 1 large … Read More
Chalkstream trout fillets are healthy, sustainable and delicious, and we’ve been enjoying this particular recipe quite a bit recently. It’s a superb way of enjoying local trout and comes in my highly recommended list. You can use sushi rice, but it also works really well with soba noodles, both of … Read More
We have lots of new products in this week, but my personal favourite has to be ‘Bird Dust’: a kit that ensures you can make the best fried chicken at home. We had a couple of samples sent to us, and tried them out on the family. You need the … Read More
We have plenty of mutton in this week, ideal for a slow comfortable stew that can be prepared in advance and allowed to simmer on the hob while you go for a long walk, ready to warm you on your return. Mutton is lamb that is over two years old, … Read More
We have goat in the butchery and Seville oranges in season, and we’ve come up with two completely different recipes on the goat and orange theme. Honey Glazed Goat Leg with Rosemary and Orange Ingredients: 1 goat leg (or smaller joint on the bone) 2 oranges 4 tablespoons of honey … Read More
Risotto is one of those deeply satisfying, homely dishes that is particularly good with mushrooms. It’s also perfect for Veganuary when the veg options are limited! We have many pre-flavoured risottos to make life easy, with this luxurious truffle risotto being particularly special, but you can use butternut squash, chorizo … Read More
Watercress if local, vibrant green, delicious and healthy for you. It’s one of the few leaves that are in season at the moment, so should be enjoyed on it’s own, in salads, soups and sauces. While it does seem to be more of a spring/summer sauce, salsa verde provides such … Read More
Cabbage is in season, grown locally at Foot’s Farm in Chidham and should be part of your regular shopping at this time of year. The gin cabbage is a firm family favourite (thanks Mum), but stuffed cabbage leaves and bubble & squeak are both superb ways of getting the best … Read More
It’s the middle of winter, cold, damp and you need warming, healthy dishes to keep you cheerful. Luckily, the Isle of Wight Tomatoes are still packing superb flavour, wonderful colour, and lots of healthy vitamins (a single tomato can provide 40% of your daily recommended dose of Vitamin C). With … Read More