This week's 'Product of the Week' is our range of micro herbs and greens, inspired leaves and edible flowers. Grown locally in the Vale of Evesham, they use innovative and environmentally-friendly growing methods which allow them to grow all year round. Micro herbs and microgreens have higher concentrations of nutrients
The 'French Brasserie Cookbook' is a superb collection of 100 classic, easy-to-follow brasserie recipes with a modern Mediterranean twist, from Michelin-starred chef Daniel Galmiche. You'll find irresistible recipes for appetizers, mains, side dishes and desserts, all based on the classic principles of brasserie cooking. It was described by Heston Blumenthal
Essential Cuisine produce a range of high-quality stocks and cooking sauces. We've stocked their range for quite a while now and these are products of the highest standard.Their ethos is to champion working kitchens, supporting professional chefs. Creating dishes that enhance their skills and reputation and their products are made
This month we meet Tom Conway, Head Chef at The Seven Tuns in Chedworth. We asked him about how we got into cheffing, his favourite dishes and ingredients and what he'd serve if his food idol came to dinner! He also shares his recipe for his Chedworth Veal Osso Bucco
Now the dust has settled from the Bank Holiday, we thought we'd tell you about our new-season British Strawberries. Grown in the heart of the New Forest, these little beauties are very sweet and juicy... we may have sampled a few (too many)! They were also a huge hit at
Come and see us this Sunday at The Kingham Plough annual farmer's market. We'll be selling first of the season British strawberries and some of the best asparagus in the world, sourced locally of course! There will also be a hog roast, ice cream, ales and ciders as well as
With the next Bank Holiday just a few days away, here are our opening times for the weekend. *Please note: all prep veg and micro herbs must be ordered by 12pm on Friday 29th for delivery over the weekend. Friday 29th April – Deliveries and office hours as normalSaturday 30th
After our post on oil and fat prices, some have said they have just days of oil supplies left.Suppliers are already able to use rapeseed oil as a substitute, without the need for changing the labelling. Although, suppliers have been pushing them further to relax the rules over the use
The current situation in Spain is causing a number of fruit and veg shortages here in the UK.At the end of March, a combination of Spanish hauliers holding strike action and a number of other supply chain disruptions has led to major shortages of some key fruit and veg lines.This
Traditionally a Good Friday treat, Hot Cross Buns are an old English tradition. It dates back to the Saxons who marked buns with a cross in honour of the goddess Eostre, the goddess of light, whose day of celebration eventually became Easter. Soft, slightly sweet with spices and fruit, these
It's that time of year when lots of beautiful produce starts to come into its season. Find out what's hot and what's not in our Seasonal Update for April, which will help you find the best fruits and vegetables to add to your menus this month. Veg English chard is
Due to the Dutch season ending and a slow start to the Spanish season, the prices of cucumbers, peppers and all tomatoes will be going up.We'll keep you posted as and when the situation changes but please talk to your account manager for more details.
We've had information that Rapeseed oil prices are on the up - they are expecting them to come down slightly during the summer months but we'll keep you posted as and when the situation changes.
