Category: April

Swede

Swede is a sweet, earthy root vegetable. Store whole in a cool, dark place, or refrigerate cut pieces wrapped to keep fresh.

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Main Crop Potatoes

Main crop potatoes store best in a cool, dark, ventilated place. Keep them dry, unwashed, and away from light to prevent sprouting.

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Outdoor Rhubarb

Outdoor UK rhubarb is rich in vitamin K and fibre. To keep it fresh, wrap in a damp cloth and store in the fridge. Don’t wash until you’re ready to cook or eat.

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Jersey Royal Potatoes

Jersey Royal potatoes are tender, nutty-flavoured new potatoes rich in vitamin C. Best enjoyed fresh, simply boiled or roasted. Store in a cool, dark place. Not suitable for freezing.

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Red Cabbage

Red cabbage is a vibrant, vitamin C–rich vegetable delicious raw in slaws or cooked in braises. Store in the fridge. Suitable for freezing – blanch wedges, cool in ice water, then freeze.

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Parsnip

Parsnips are sweet, earthy root vegetables rich in fibre and vitamin C. Store away from other fruit and veg. Suitable for freezing – blanch slices, cool in ice water, then freeze.

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Kale

Kale is a nutrient-rich leafy green full of vitamins A, C, and K. Great in salads, soups, or stir-fries. Suitable for freezing – blanch leaves, cool in ice water, then freeze.

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Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a versatile, vitamin C–rich veg great roasted, mashed, or in curries. Suitable for freezing – blanch florets for 90 seconds, then cool in ice water before placing in the freezer.

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White Cabbage

Suitable for freezing – Blanch sliced cabbage for 90 seconds, then place in ice water before freezing.

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Carrots

Carrots are crunchy, vitamin A–rich root vegetables enjoyed raw or cooked in sweet and savoury dishes. Store them in the fridge, ideally in a bag, to keep them fresh and crisp.

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