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Chives: a perennial favourite

I have several favourite perennial herbs but Chives, in all its forms, has to be the one herb that I have planted most, finding...

Carrots but not as we know them

The Easter bunny is doing its rounds as we speak and I’m sure that heshe would be delighted with my selection of more unusual...

Drop that beet

Beetroot is a relatively new taste for me as I’ve largely avoided it for the vast majority of my life so far. Growing up...

A perfect pea

Peas for me sum up a beautiful British Summer. Imagine picking peas straight from the vine and sitting in the sun shelling and...

The Cape Gooseberry

When ordering dessert in a restaurant last week I was stuck when trying to make a difficult choice – honey and white chocolate cheesecake...

Charm and the all year round cauliflower

When I was young cauliflower was one of those dishes that I had serious problems with. A vegetable with a watery consistency and a...