The Meatroot
By Benjamin Daniells At The Black Swan, this brutish vegetable is as much a part of the family as Tommy himself. Spoke of with reverence and awe, you’ll often hear the team gushing about our favourite beetroot. We’ve even gave them a nickname. Craps. Our craps have featured in magazines across the world. Recently you … Continue reading The Meatroot
Apples.
By Benjamin Daniells It’s fair to say, that in the garden certain plants and their produce are more charismatic than others. Each season has it’s favourite. Autumn though is a time apart. There is an almost unparalleled bounty of produce in what is seemingly the last great push before the onslaught of winter. Squash and … Continue reading Apples.
Hogweed…the best wild vegetable in the UK
By Benjamin Daniells Sometimes you can’t compete with the wilder eats. If you were asked to eat something called Hogweed, without really knowing much about it, i’m sure most of us would raise a quizzical eyebrow. Even at The Black Swan, where the unknown and experimental is welcomed, this plant fails to induce intrigue. Hogs … Continue reading Hogweed…the best wild vegetable in the UK
GARDEN UPDATE- Bitter Sweet
The heatwave that recently swept the UK lead to a mixed response from the nation. Some say it was simply too hot and others say they’d like it to remain a steady 30° for the rest of summer. But how has such a huge change in weather effected our garden? Yorkshire Apricots! Well as you’d have … Continue reading GARDEN UPDATE- Bitter Sweet
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