As the heat of the summer lingers, at Riverford, we’re making the most of our seasonal veg and the peak of what we call the 'summer flush' in the veg calendar.
By Kirsty Hale - 22nd July 2020
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Make the most of seasonal summer fruit with honeycomb melon, balsamic BBQ strawberries or serve up summer on a plate with a glorious pavlova.
By Becky Blench - 16th July 2020
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Learn how to pickle radishes in this week's Veg Hack with chef James Evans.
By James Evans - 3rd July 2020
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Each season brings its excitement and pleasures in the kitchen; spring starts with scarcity, then follows with abundance and variety, and what we call the 'Veg New Year'.
By Kirsty Hale - 29th June 2020
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The appearance of marsh samphire is always eagerly awaited - this crisp, succulent sea vegetable only grows in salt marshes and tidal mudflats and has a unique salty tang.
By Becky Blench - 24th June 2020
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June is the start of the 'Veg New Year', and the fields are suddenly bountiful with all sorts of greenery and vibrant veg; new potatoes, spinach, British asparagus, broad beans and more.
By Kirsty Hale - 17th June 2020
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Chill out on hot days with these easy recipes for homemade ice cream made from raspberries, watermelon, basil and other seasonal stars.
By Becky Blench - 15th June 2020
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From oven dried tomatoes to tomato leaf pesto, and not forgetting the ultimate fresh tomato Bloody Mary – read our chef’s top tips for tomatoes.
By Lewis Glanvill - 11th June 2020
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The latest Riverford Veg Hack is on the magnificent looking Globe artichokes - seasonal star and the basis for a tasty, tactile meal.
By James Evans - 8th June 2020
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A former Dyson engineer has created the world’s first reusable coffee cup made from takeaways, with plans for the local economy and regional waste collection.
By Nina Pullman - 24th September 2020
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Eating fruit, veg, fish and wholegrains is linked to lower prevalence of depression and better mental health, writes nutritionist Francesca Vuolo.
By Francesca Vuolo - 24th September 2020
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A House of Lords vote to ban sales of imported food that do not meet UK standards sends strong message to MPs ahead of next Ag Bill review.
By Nina Pullman - 23rd September 2020
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As the days cool and autumn colours emerge, fresh British-grown kale comes into season offering a delicious splash of green in these top five kale recipes.
By Kirsty Hale - 22nd September 2020
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We see the most vital benefit as not marking our own homework; regular assessment will highlight areas for improvement, and help us balance competing demands.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 21st September 2020
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The National Trust and the Wildlife Trusts have both issued new calls to protect and restore nature via conservation efforts and designated ‘wild belt’ areas.
By Nina Pullman - 18th September 2020
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