astringent gel, foam, crisp, jam or whatever you desire.
• Clementines continue to improve.
• Pear Williams.
• Black Turkish figs continue, but not for long.
• Kaki.
• Strawberry grapes.
• Fresh cranberries.
• Fresh chestnuts.
Vegetables
For sure we are still sourcing courgette flowers, micro herbs, edible flowers and elegant salad leaves. It is November however, and I for one now give up being flouncy until Spring. Roll out the satisfying roots, beets and brassicas.
• Rainbow & Swiss chards.
• Multicoloured kales and cauliflowers.
• Computer generated romanesco.
• Purple sprouting broccoli.
• Spaghetti, iron bar, potimarron and crown prince squash.
• Jerusalem artichokes and their milder cousin the helianthes.
• Brightly coloured beets and carrots in adult and juvenile forms.
• Cima di rapa & puntarella.
• Purple spuds.
• Chervil root, parsley root, various radishes, black garlic, smoked garlic…… In short more seasonal and year round tip top produce than you could shake a stick at. I appear to have just written myself out of the fruit and veg doldrums.
Other Seasonal Lines at Wild Harvest
• When it comes to seasonal sweets Italians do it better. Alongside a classic sourdough panettone we are stocking chocolate and prosecco versions this year by mid-November.
• December will herald the arrival of goose and turkey.
• Dried fruits, nuts and spices are fighting to get into our vans, as chef’s get ahead with preserves.
• High end cooking chocolates are barely getting a breather on our shelves.
• Game supply is strong. The issue with grouse numbers this year has not applied to the likes of pheasant, partridge and venison.
• Our multitudinous preserved chestnut line’s stock levels have been bolstered.
• We are now solidly in Vacherin Mont D’Or territory. This seasonal cheese arrives just when you fancy something rich, warming and indulgent. I like spiking mine with white wine and truffle before baking it in its case.
As usual, this is just a small selection of what we have on offer. Call in on 020 7498 5397 to speak to the team about what other treats we have in store for you today. Visit the website here.
