All About: Summer Purslane

Summer purslane is a low-growing succulent that, encouraged by the warmer weather over the summer months, you’ll often see protruding from pavement cracks and peppering vegetables patches. Whilst some gardeners… read more »

Summer Purslane Pasta

                  Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes This recipe accommodates a 500g bag of pasta. Ingredients: 1 bunch purslane (400… read more »

Summer Purslane and Bean Salad

                  Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 cups of purslane leaves – washed and dried 2 15oz. cans of garbanzo beans 1 small onion… read more »

Courgette Pasta with Basil, Cherry Tomatoes and Poached Egg

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 pints heirloom or regular cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more… read more »

How to Cook and Eat a Globe Artichoke

Globe artichokes (which are no relation to the tuber-like Jerusalem artichoke) have got to be one of the most charismatic vegetables around. They are intriguing and attractive, plus look great… read more »

5 Ways to Use Fennel Stalks and Fronds

This week, we’re including the fennel’s fronds along with the fennel bulb. Why? Because it saves it from our farm’s compost and gives you the chance to do something fennel-tastic with them… read more »