The summer truffles are now ripe enough to start supplying so now is the time to enjoy them. Paler and less pungent than the winter ones, they are becoming increasing popular because of their lower price and for their simple flavour.
French girolle mushrooms from the Sologne region are pretty good this week (unlike the picture!). Despite the lack of rain they do not look too dried up and are lovely and small with some scent. They are, naturally, commanding a high premium.
A fantastic potato from Italy that is ideal for chips. We take great care in sourcing boxes of well graded large potatoes that make them much easier to prepare.
A classic new season potato with a flaky skin. Lovely to eat after the minimum of cooking and is also good sautéed.
The Spanish season is now underway and the example here already has 14%brix of sugar. The flavour is good but not too perfumed so now would be a great time to "˜get "˜em on the menu'.
Mixed baby carrots and beetroots are back with us, as is the popular baby fennel complete with the tops.
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