The Seasonal Connection...
The weather is changing with rapid force - One day it's rainy the next extreme gales are roaring what lies around the corner noone knows...
Be Inspired is here for you to capture the best flavours to utilise at that very second - Come back often or just when you need that added touch to create your next best dish.
The season is gathering pace and with an imminent change in weather available flavours could change make sure you utilise Your Refresh to it's full
The Growth
If you have a spare few minutes sit back and watch this time-lapse of the amazing forced rhubarb growing.
Watch it sway as it gathers height - if you haven't started to use rhubarb don't delay, it will end in late March.
Ice Radish (Daikon)
Ice Radish - Now here is something different!!!
These mini ice radishes are perfect for slicing into unique rounds or slitting lengthways to create a wonderful appearance.
Very delicate in flavour but with refreshing notes these delicate radishes should be investigated
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Grower/Origin: Holland
Rainbow Chard
Although its dull and cold at the moment the supply of UK rainbow chard keeps on coming.
Grown in Evesham this interesting array of colour can bring magic to the plate. use the stalks raw or quickly sauteed whilst the leaves can bring deep flavour to many things. - Just cook like spinach
Many uses can be extracted it could bring a ray of sunshine to your kitchen.
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Grower/Origin: UK
Crosnes
Japanese Artichoke, Midget Artichoke, Crosnes, Tulip Tuber these interesting options go by many names.
Quickly cook in foaming butter or pickle for an interesting edge- perfect to add excitement and some unusual texture to where ever they end up.
Keep in your mind these are actually part of the mint family.
Product Code: 654147
Sold By: Kilo
Grower/Origin: France
Purple Potatoes
Lucy Carol holds much passion for everything from the tuber family, especially her purple potatoes.
These come with many names such as Purple Tinge, Blues, Salad Blues or Titan - We just call them Purple Potatoes!!!
The colour remains once cooked and the earthy flavour is great - Why not try and bake them in their skins, Mash with a poached duck egg and shaved truffle or even slice thinly and turn into crisps.
Give them a go if you have never tried them.
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Grower/Origin: Lucy Carol
Blood Oranges
The blood orange season has started early this year with the arrival of the MORRO variety.
As the season progresses, we will start to see other varieties arrive even ones with a leaf attached and even baby options.
Once cut open the deep coloured flesh will ignite inspiration and those sour yet ever so sweet flavours will bring excitement.
The season should be here until around May so the time has come to get involved
Product Code: 145031
Sold By: kilo/case
Grower/Origin: Italy
January King
The KING of the land is BACK!!!
New-season January King cabbage is back for another short snappy season - Sweet, textured and waiting to be used this cabbage won't be around for long so get the thinking caps on.
Product Code: 214005
Sold By: head/case x 10
Grower/Origin: UK
Forced Yorkshire Rhubarb
The season is in full swing and if you haven't already got rhubarb on the menu then you are missing out and you need to embrace.
The traditionals are always great but why not try something different like juicing the sticks and churning the result for a most outstanding sorbet.
Slice thinly and dehydrate for rhubarb tuiles the options are truly endless.
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Grower/Origin: Tomlinson
Mixed Coloured Chantenay Carrots
These baby carrots are still in good supply and will bring something different over the classic orange chantaney.
Purple, Yellow White & orange all mixed together bringing a colourful soloution to your weekend veg or garnish ideas.
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Grower/Origin: UK
Candy Cane Beetroot
Stripy Beetroot is something which will add excitement to all it touches.
Slice thinly and make an instant pickle to add a touch of excitement to this interesting option.
Head over to Did You Know to find out loads of beetroot facts.
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Grower/Origin: Ormskirk
Salty Fingers
Wow-what an amazing thing to try.
This land seaweed grows off the rocks of the coast and is packed full of flavour.
Extremely juicy in texture with extreme salty notes they are true winner and just waiting for a bit of foaming butter.
Product Code: 54787
Sold By: 250g
Grower/Origin: UK
Forced Sea Kale
This is a delicate little number - Wild sea kale is brought indoors to be grown in the dark giving some miraculous yellow, long, firm stems.
Delicate salt flavours arrive with a crisp - perfect to be cooked or used in other inventive ways.
Product Code: 874147
Sold By: 225g Bunch
Grower/Origin: UK
Sea Purslane
Salty leaves that bring amazing uses.
Very similar to samphire these interesting coastal plants have many uses - Eat them raw or quickly cook or even crisp to capture some great uses.
Product Code: 897547
Sold By: 250g
Grower/Origin: UK
It’s Wild Mushroom Time
Amazing news as we are now keeping the 1kg Special Mixed Wild Mushrooms in stock - All you need to do is state the above while ordering.
Other amazing varieties are in good supply (see below)
Fresh Truffle is now a preorder option as new season winter white truffle starts to arrive.
Cepes
Often thought to be the meatiest mushroom on the planet these deeply flavoured cepes will drive some severe excitement.
Once cleaned slice them and get them showcased to a red hot pan and watch the mushroom transform into a most magical and intense flavoured mushroom
Product Code:854145
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Growers/Origin: Poland
Yellow Legged Chanterelle
These yellow-legged mushrooms are packed full of flavour and can bring an interesting edge in anything they touch.
Once cooked a natural sweetness prevails - why not mount your sauces with these interesting yellow-legged options.
Product Code:854145
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Growers/Origin: Italy
Trompette
Often referred to as the mushroom of death the black trompette brings severe earthy flavour to all it touches.
Sometimes difficult to clean as earth resides in the trumpet shaped funnel but once conquered they are truly fantastic.
Product Code:854141
Sold By: Kilo
Growers/Origin: Italy
Special Mixed x 1kg
This 1kg mixed box is an absolute lifesaver if you want to celebrate what's best at that given point.
This mix will change upon most deliveries as whats present are the mushrooms which you should be working with.
Get them cleaned and enjoy their unique and truly magnificent flavour - Wild baby King Oyster Anyone ???
Product Code: 239076
Sold By: Kilo
Grower/Origin: Spain
Winter Truffle
The winter season for truffle is now firmly here and it is totally unbelievable.
These ripe, mature and marbled truffles host a marvellous nose and you should get involved for the festive season ahead.
Product Code: 239001
Sold By: Kilo
Grower/Origin: Teruel, Spain
Morel
The brain mushroom is back for another fantastic season.
Prices are high at the moment but they will slide to affordable levels as the weeks roll on.
As soon as the wild garlic is spotted Springtime and morels go together hand in hand. Until then these Chinese morels can be used to bring that most memorable flavour on every occasion.
Product Code:854140
Sold By: Kilo
Growers/Origin: China
Why Not Try Something Ultra-Special ??
There Is Lots To Try...
Norfolk Quail - Pre Order
Oven ready and should be investigated these fantastic UK raised birds hold many interesting uses.
Come back next week to find all there is to know about Norfolk Quail - Until then pre order a box to try you wont be dissapointed.
Product Code: 704006
Sold By: 230g
Chocolate Fondant
Serve this classic with vanilla ice cream or maybe the Northern Bloc Raspberry and Sorrel sorbet for a lovely dessert.
Product Code:836053
Sold By: 700g
Coppa
Cured from the neck of the outdoor reared pork and air dried for at least 6 weeks.
Enjoyed best with some bread and cheese. Can also be pan fried or grilled for garnish!
Product Code: 810014
Sold By: 1.1kg
Freshburst Raspberry Pearls
Use as a garnish and as an ingredient in all types of food and drink.
When these little pearls pop, the liquid centre releases an awesome taste sensation, adding excitement to all dishes.
This raspberry flavour works great with cheesecake and in drinks.
Product Code: 857016
Sold By: 100g
Salted Caramel Truffles
These awesome truffles give an added twist to your desserts or alongside coffees and teas.
Filled with salted caramel, they're a real treat and perfect for Valentine's day!
Product Code: 817023
Sold By: 72 x 28g
Assorted Macarons
A smooth, crisp shell and a moist, chewy interior these macarons are a fantastic little treat.
Product Code: 838004
Sold By: 48 per case
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