by Roger Rossignol | Apr 7, 2018 | Cornish, Environmental, Westcountry Fruit Sales
Cornwall Vs Climate… Cornwall is well known for its variety of beautiful beaches and rich history; just a few features that make Cornwall a popular holiday destination and also why many consider Cornwall to be one of the best places in the UK to live. Compared... by Roger Rossignol | May 3, 2017 | Cornish, Plough to Plate
We are very excited to be adding another fantastic Cornish product to our range, Curds and Croust are a delightful selection of local cheeses. Based in Redruth the team behind Curds and Croust led by master cheese maker Martin Gaylard, make an artisan range of hand... by Roger Rossignol | Apr 21, 2017 | Canara Farm, Cornish, Fridge Walk, In Season, Westcountry Fruit Sales
Chard is a leafy vegetable, it is a member of the beet family. Unlike beetroot which are primarily harvested for their roots, chard is grown for it’s crunchy stalks and larger tender leaves. For many thousands of years chard has been cultivated, it most likely... by Roger Rossignol | Apr 14, 2017 | Cornish, Fridge Walk, In Season, Westcountry Fruit Sales
Purple sprouting has been cultivated since Roman times. It is only during the last 30 years that it has come to prominence in the U.K. As the name suggests purple sprouting gets it’s name from the purple colour of the head of the plant. Part of the reason that... by Roger Rossignol | Mar 24, 2017 | Cornish, Fridge Walk, In Season, Westcountry Fruit Sales
Turnips Turnips are a cruciferous vegetable (member of the mustard family). Turnips thrive in cool climates. The turnip that we know is thought to have descended from the Wild Turnip which is native to Central Asia, the Mediterranean and the Near East. Turnips have... by Roger Rossignol | Mar 10, 2017 | Cornish, Fridge Walk, In Season, Westcountry Fruit Sales
Cauliflower, one of the most recognisable Cornish grown vegetables in our fridges, but how much do we know about the humble cauli? The cauliflower is a member of the brassica family like cabbage, kale and broccoli. The plant itself is a mass of compact flower heads... 