Category Archives: Fresh from the patch
One weekend, two crumbles
The weathermen seem to think that weekend rain we had was part of a ‘monsoon’. They also seem to think that London has a tropical climate, in that case. I don’t know about you but I wasn’t feeling particularly tropical … Continue reading
Salad Club @ Cornercopia
Last Thursday, Rosie and I took on a day’s residency at Brixton Market’s Cornercopia. For those of you who haven’t been introduced, Cornercopia was set up by locals, Anne and Ian, to encourage the growth and eating of local and … Continue reading
Elderflower cordial, enchiladas, potholes and antiques
This week has been fun, and pretty random so far – all in line with the weather as things at Salad Club often tend to be. Bank Holiday Monday (16ºC, overcast with sunny spells) began with a hungover household, some … Continue reading
Wild Garlic and Watercress Soup
Yesterday’s mild, fragrant air sprung the desire in me to knock up a simple watercress soup – something fresh and green, but warm, for a cool and light evening. My friend Anna, who’s been tussling with her little Brixton garden, … Continue reading
Shallotment tart
We harvested a very healthy bunch of shallots last week and I decided to blow them all in one fell swoop, so as to make the most of their sweetness and flavour. However, as I rolled up my sleeves and … Continue reading
The big dig.
On Saturday, instead of sleeping off a hangover, early birds Raph and I set about preparing the official Salad Club allotment patch – a job we’ve been putting off for far too long. Accompanied by Adam and Joe on the … Continue reading
Broccoli and parmesan
This is quite a random one, considering most people don’t like broccoli all that much. I’m finding myself hankering after it quite alot these days, especially since it came from an empty fridge. Cut the broccoli into small florets and … Continue reading
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