Last week we were enthused about well-dressed raw salad veg. This week it’s comfort eating, but starring a vegetable, of course – organic leeks. If you still have wild garlic in your locale, it goes beautifully in place of the garlic cloves. Wilt a good handful of leaves (washed and chopped) into the leek mixture as it finishes cooking at …
Tomato seedlings are growing vigorously in local greenhouses. Until they’re fruiting, we’re glad we have lovely organic toms in the veg box via our great suppliers. Here’s a dish by Meera Sodha (from the book ‘Fresh India’) for a leisurely weekend breakfast or lunch. An uttapam is like a cross between a pancake and a crumpet – what’s not to …
We are now stocking organic Hot ‘n’ Smoky Kimchi by Loving Foods. It is truly delicious: use it as a topping and flavour boost for plain rice and stir-fried veg. Or try these kimchi latkes – little shallow-fried potato and kimchi patties. Recipe idea from Kirsten & Christopher Shockey in their excellent book Fermented Vegetables – my favourite culinary book …
Already made a batch of kumquat marmalade this season? Why not make a kumquat cake – with almonds and a touch of whisky. Lots of eggs in this one: don’t forget you can order delicious fresh organic eggs as an extra for your veg box. Recipe from Cafe Cat.