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
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
Wild garlic pesto is our new seasonal product. Made using foraged wild garlic, it has a deliciously punchy flavour that keeps you going back for one more spoonful! Fab with everything! Try it while the garlic grows wild! Purely Pesto has won a Great Taste Award Gold Star for their … Read More
Sweetcorn season is in full swing. Topping grilled cobs with chilli and lime gives a great contrast to the sweetness of the corn, while the grilling adds a bit more bite to the texture. Try our simple recipe for big flavour: 2 fresh corn on the cob 2 tablespoons of … Read More
There is something so satisfying about grasping a fresh, warm, buttery corn on the cob in both hands and taking a bite. The kernels pop in your mouth as butter runs down your chin; it’s a late-summer treat that is messy, sweet, and glorious, and at 65p each, should be … Read More
This is such a simple dish, the trick is to cook the mushrooms right and be extremely generous with the garlic. Chestnut, button, or large flat mushrooms are great, and we also have a mix of more exotic mushrooms from the New Forest which include yellow and pink oyster mushrooms, … Read More
This has to be one of my favourite dishes, that turns the humble courgette into a delicacy worthy of the finest tables, despite the simple ingredients. You need small, fresh courgettes, either from the shop, or freshly picked. You also need to prepare the courgettes half an hour before cooking … Read More
Chalkstream Trout with Isle of Wight Tomato Salsa & fried Jersey Royal Potatoes. We are fortunate to be surrounded by fantastic producers who create the finest ingredients. Locally sourced, they are fresh, nutritious and because the taste is so good, cooking is remarkably simple. Many of these producers (such … Read More
The Medusa of the vegetable world, celeriac looks like the root of all evil with its gnarled appearance. However, do not be put off by its looks as it’s a versatile root vegetable that can be prepared in lots of different ways and can add new flavours to the winter … Read More