Garlic – king of the plant world

Garlic – king of the plant world

Thanks California for helping us out over winter … but we don’t need you now. Oh, oops, though would you mind sending us your pomegranates for our festive tables? Ta.

Artichokes – did I mention spikes!

Artichokes – did I mention spikes!

Deal to them – no mercy – lop the tops off the buggers along with any other spiky unloveable parts.

Scallop love

Scallop love

There’s more to scallop shells than you think. Just ask any pilgrim treading the path to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela.

Kumara – the sweetest thing

Kumara – the sweetest thing

Sweet and colourful, kumara offers more than just being an accompaniment to a roast.

Lemons

Lemons

A cook’s best friend – lemons add a burst of tingly freshness to savoury and sweet dishes. But which one’s a Meyer, and which one’s a Lisbon?

Hot ‘n cool – how spices work

Hot ‘n cool – how spices work

Warmin’ up and coolin’ down – there’s a reason for it.

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