Fresh produce
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Fish There have been good landings of red mullet at very reasonable prices in the West Country, and line-caught wild sea bass from Guernsey. Large...
Posted: 22 November 2007 | 00:00
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and add a teaspoonful of salt, turn the heat down and pour in the polenta flour. Whisk until completely smooth. Let the polenta cook gently on a low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Posted: 12 November 2007 | 17:00
English produce is coming to an end now, but the first of the stone fruits are arriving from South Africa, with some nice apricots...
Posted: 08 November 2007 | 00:00
High winds over the weekend have affected langoustines and scallops but on the whole the last week has seen good landings. Pollock is a nice buy at about...
Posted: 01 November 2007 | 00:00
Fish Winter species of fish are arriving in good numbers, with good landings of sprats and dabs as well as codling from the Bristol Channel. There...
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 00:00
Meat Beef prices have levelled off after recent increases, but don't expect them to decrease until after Christmas, especially on steak cuts. With...
Posted: 18 October 2007 | 00:00
Meat Chicken prices are high at the moment because of the high cost of grain and aren't likely to drop in the near future. Beef is stable at a high...
Posted: 11 October 2007 | 00:00
Fresh Freshly picked English apples- Russets, Cox's and Bramleys - will still be around for a few weeks, as will English Conference pears, while French...
Posted: 27 September 2007 | 00:00
Melt the butter and sauté the leeks so they're soft but with no colour. Add the potatoes and sweet corn and cook gently for a few minutes. Add the flour and cook out like a roux. Add broth slowly and mix to make a soup consistency. You may not need it all.
Posted: 27 September 2007 | 00:00
English produce is starting to dry up, with plums now finished. Bramley apples are coming through now - but from October all apples will be in storage. English...
Posted: 20 September 2007 | 00:00
Beef prices have sky-rocketed because of the rise in feed costs after the floods in the UK over the summer and high wheat prices from the USA. Roasting joints...
Posted: 13 September 2007 | 00:00
The first of the new-season apples are arriving, in particular discovery apples and Worcester pearmain. Jerusalem artichokes have also restarted and chanterelle...
Posted: 23 August 2007 | 00:00
For the jus, caramelise chopped grouse trimmings (including legs) in hot oil. Add diced carrots, onion and celery and remaining juniper berries and caramelise...
Posted: 23 August 2007 | 00:00
Fresh produce Soft fruits are still just about on the market. Raspberries and strawberries are almost finished, while cherries are now ridiculously...
Posted: 16 August 2007 | 00:00
Fresh produce Vegetables such as British broad beans and fresh peas in the pod (both about £1.80 per kg) are still plentiful - mange-tout and sugar...
Posted: 09 August 2007 | 00:00
With gales forecast until the end of the week, the message is stock up before the weekend as the situation won't get any better. On...
Posted: 26 July 2007 | 00:00
Fish Meat The weather over the past week has been unsettled, and the forecast is much the same. This has had a big effect on prime fish, with...
Posted: 19 July 2007 | 00:00
While the weather has affected both fish and fresh produce over the last few weeks, the meat market has remained fairly untouched. One point worth noting is the cheapness of lamb this year...
Posted: 12 July 2007 | 12:00
Fresh produce The weather has not been doing us many favours, but at least the pulses are enjoying the rain if nothing else: there are nice peas, broad...
Posted: 05 July 2007 | 00:00
It's the perfect time of the year for English strawberries, particularly from Hampshire and Kent (about 80p-£1 per punnet) - and there are also some fantastic cultivated "wild" ...
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00
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