Radicchio di Treviso Precoce
We had an overnight stay in Woodstock and went to see the Christmas display at Blenheim Palace. The next day … Continue reading Radicchio di Treviso Precoce
Tag: Vegetables
Our entire Garlic harvest
We planted around seventy cloves this spring and most of them have “rust” and they have rotted in the soil. … Continue reading Our entire Garlic harvest
Eat your “Greens” – Hortopita
While we were locked down and self isolating many of our greens and herbs have bolted! I decided to make … Continue reading Eat your “Greens” – Hortopita
A Surfeit of Winter Squash
A neighbour gave us a couple of butternut squash (calabaza) plants in the spring and they have produced a crop … Continue reading A Surfeit of Winter Squash
Escarole
We couldn’t keep up with the lettuce we have been growing. In one of the final legs of the “race” … Continue reading Escarole
The First Broad Beans of the Year
Mid July and the Broad Beans (Habas) are ready to harvest. I love broad beans generally but young, early beans … Continue reading The First Broad Beans of the Year
Too Much Lettuce!
Lettuces all arrive at once, no matter how much secession planting you try! Too much to eat or even give … Continue reading Too Much Lettuce!
First and Last Artichokes
These are our first artichokes of the season. Mid-May rather than late January as in Conil. We had a monster … Continue reading First and Last Artichokes
Onion Tart
This is favourite of Valerie. It was an early success in her baking journey. The recipe comes from French Provincial … Continue reading Onion Tart
Steamed Artichokes
If you have read any of my other artichoke posts you will know that I am drawn to cooking them … Continue reading Steamed Artichokes
Hummus
When I was working in Bloomsbury I would have lunch at Hummus Brothers most weeks. It would always be the … Continue reading Hummus
Split Pea Soup
This is an Inheritance Recipe from Valerie’s mum. Traditionally it would have been made as a by product of boiled … Continue reading Split Pea Soup
The Last Artichokes “Los Biznietos”
The last crop of artichokes from the plants on the allotment before we reorganise everything. We have a mix of … Continue reading The Last Artichokes “Los Biznietos”
The First Artichokes- “Los Cimeros”
This year the first artichokes (Alcauciles) are very early – late January rather than mid February. The flowers of the … Continue reading The First Artichokes- “Los Cimeros”
Tomato Risotto
Last of last year’s bottled tomatoes used to make a store cupboard favourite. Tomatoes are acidic, ideally this should be … Continue reading Tomato Risotto