Veg Box News - 30th January - 2nd February, 2018

Slightly late with Veg Box News this week – apologies for that.

Reports from the veg ordering team are that stocks of interesting, good value UK-grown vegetables are running a little short now and we will be using more imports over the next few weeks. The largest impact is of course on the G 'UK only' boxes as options become very limited for a few weeks. If you are a G box customer you may need a good supply of recipes for root-based dishes... mashes, roasts soups and stews of course... Alternatively, you might like to consider switching to an A or a B for a few

weeks.

A

Potatoes – Kestrel 1.2kg

Carrots 600g

Onions 500g

Red Pepper

Kale

Celery

Beetroot

B's will get Leeks 600g in place of the Potatoes

D's will receive a further 800g Potatoes and a head of Broccoli

E's will receive the Leeks 600g and a Green Pepper

L's and M's will receive the above additions and a Squash

K

Apples – Gala 600g

Pears 400g

Orange 600g

Clementine 500g

Lemon

Grapefruit

Q's will also get some Bananas and Avocados 200g

At this time of the year Bananas are often very green when they arrive in the shop – we have set up a small, warm banana ripening area but are wary of sending hard green bananas out. If, as a K box customer, you really miss Bananas when they are not in the boxes then you might like to consider having an 'If Not In Box' type Standing Order as part of your delivery. Then we will bring you your specified amount of Bananas separately if they are absent from the box recipe.

Veg Box News - 5th - 8th December, 2017

Brrrrr!

Well, Winter seems to have arrived this week.  It rather goes against the grain for us but we’ve actually had the shop door closed the past few days so that it’s slightly more comfortable for staff and customers!  So don’t be put off if you come over and the door’s shut – we are open!

Here are next week’s box lists and then a few details about Christmas arrangements…

A

Potatoes 1kg

Carrots 600g

Onions 500g

Leeks 600g

January King or Savoy Cabbage

Parsnips 600g

Squash

B’s will get Fennel instead of potatoes

D’s will get a further 800g Potatoes and 400g Brussels Sprouts

E’s will get the Fennel and some Peppers

L’s and M’s will get those additions and also a lettuce.

K

Apples 600g

Bananas 600g

Oranges 600g

Grapefruit x 1

Clementines 500g

Avocados 250g

Q’s will also get a portion of Grapes

As I mentioned last week vegetable deliveries will be as normal in the week prior to Christmas.  There will be no delivery in the week between Christmas and New Year.  It is also possible that we may not be able to source enough vegetables to make boxes on the first Tuesday in January but we’ll let you know!

Some customers have already been asking us what might be in the box the week before Christmas.  Generally we like to make sure you receive your basic Christmas goodies.  So the standard box will contain

 

1kg Good roasting potatoes – probably Arran Victory or Maris Piper (of course subject to availability)

Carrots 600g

Onions 500g

Leeks

Sprouts

Parsnips

Red Cabbage

It is at this stage impossible to predict what additions the larger boxes will have but there will probably be Lettuces involved…

If you are going away over the Christmas period don’t forget to let us know in plenty of time.  Alternatively you may wish to augment your order with some extra veg.  It would be helpful if we can have your order as early as possible.  You are welcome to email us – our address is info@sheffieldbeanies.co.uk.

Please resist the temptation to reply to any Direct Debit notices you might receive – replies to these tend to get filtered out by our system and we would hate to miss a message from you.  Do make sure you have put your name, address and delivery day in the email too – this makes it much easier for us to make sure you get what you ordered (rather than your namesake on another round!)

Veg Box News 14 - 17th November, 2017

Just a bare bones Veg Box News…

We will soon be publishing our plans for Chr… sorry… *whispers* the midwinter season around the 25^th December.  We would like to draw your attention to our a la carte service if you need any extras.  We can put up boxes to order either to come alongside your delivery in the run up to the …ahem… or for you to pop in and collect over the weekend just prior.  So while you’re planning your menus make a list of the extras we can bring and save all that stressful queueueueing!

Here are the lists for next week’s boxes!

A

Potatoes 1kg

Carrots 600g

Onions 500g

Broccoli 400g

Cavolo Nero

Swede

Celery

B’s will get a Red Pepper in place of the potatoes

D’s will get an additional 800g Potatoes and a portion of Squash

E’s will get the Squash and a Red and Green Pepper

L’s and M’s will get a Salad Pack from Sheffield Organic Growers as well as the other additions

K

Apple 600g

Orange 600g

Bananas 600g

Persimmon x 2

Lemon

Q’s will also get a portion of Clementines 600g

Veg Box News 7th - 10th November, 2017

Just a bare bones Veg Box News this week owing to shortness of time!

Here are the lists for this week.  (G’s will be as standard boxes as all produce is UK-grown.)

A

Potatoes 1kg

January Kings

Carrots 600g

Onions 500g

Broccoli 400g

Leeks 600g

Squash 900g (approximately, depending on size of individual squash)

Beetroot 600g

B’s will get a January King Cabbage instead of potatoes

D’s will get a further 800g Potatoes and a January King

E’s will get a January King and a Salad Pack

L’s and M’s will get those additions and an item as yet to be confirmed.

K’s

Apples 600g

Clementines 600g

Bananas 600g

A lemon

A Pineapple

Q’s will also get a portion of 600g Conference Pears

Veg Box News 17th - 20th, October, 2017

A mixture of roots and leaves grace the boxes next week – although broccoli of course is actually a flower head, so…

Next week we will be taking part in the Bradfield Farmers Market again so if you’re out that way come and pay us a visit.

Here are the lists for next week…

A

Potatoes 1kg
Carrots 600g
Onions 500g
Broccoli 400g
Pointy Cabbage

Leeks 600g
Beetroot 600g

B's will get a Lettuce in place of the potatoes

G's will be as A or B

D's will get a further 800g Potatoes and a Lettuce

E's will get 400g Peppers and a Lettuce

L's and M's will get the Peppers, Lettuce and a Squash.

K

• Apples 600g
• Banana 600g
• A Grapefruit
• Avocados 300g
• A Mango
• Mandarins 500g

Q's will also get a portion of Kiwis


With the wetter weather coming we would appreciate it if you could keep empty boxes dry when leaving them our for us to collect - just fold them flat and pop them into a binbag if you haven't got anywhere undercover to store them.  No expense has been spared to bring you this stunning tutorial video...

Veg Box News - 10th - 13th October, 2017

Autumn is well and truly here now and over the next few weeks Box customers can look forward to delicious English root crops for hearty stews and roasts, but just before we get there we’ll be taking a last few shots of greens, this week Kale, Broccoli and Chard.  If you’re thinking: ‘What? Three types of greens?’ I’ve included some links to recipes below which would offer a range of different options.

Boxes will also all receive a squash this week.  It’s always best to roast squash to bring out

the nutty flavour.  Cut into slices or chunks dress with a little olive oil and salt and roast in a moderate oven for 40 – 50 mins.  You can eat just like that as a side vegetable or incorporate the roast squash into other dishes – soups or stews or mash.

A

• Potatoes 1kg
• Onions 500g
• Carrots 600g
• A Bag of Kale
• A Head of Broccoli
• A Squash
• A Pack of Rainbow Chard

G’s will be the same

B’s will receive a Swede instead of the potatoes

D’s will receive a further 800g Potatoes and a Portion of Mushrooms

E’s will receive a Swede and a Portion of Tomatoes

L’s and M’s will get the above additions and a Lettuce.

 

K

• Apples – Rajka 600g
• Pears – Conference 600g
• Bananas 600g
• Oranges 600g
• Grapes 400g
• A Lemon

Q’s will also get a portion of fresh Figs.

Kale

Kale is a versatile vegetable and can be finely shredded and eaten raw; steamed, stir-fried or added to soups.  Try shredding it and then roasting in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of salt.  Roast until dry and crisp for delicious healthy Kale Crisps

Other ideas:

From the Hemsley sisters: Kale and Quinoa Sauté 

Broccoli

Broccoli has of course long been a family favourite but have you tried roasting it?

Break into florets and split any thicker stalks.  Peel and quarter the thick stem – it really is the best part especially for children who don’t like the flowery bits of the head…(speaking from experience) Preheat the oven to about 180°C.  Toss the florets into a roasting tin with some salt and olive oil and place in the oven for about 40 mins but do check for doneness from about 30 mins because cooking time will vary according to how small you’ve cut the florets.

I find stir-frying broccoli can work providing it is either blanched first or cut very finely.

Tempura is also a tasty way of preparing this vegetable (and many others).

It is easier than you might think to make tempura and I find it is mental preparation which is the key – prepare ahead of time and think about timings of the meal before embarking.  Ideally tempura is served straight from the wok so it becomes an eat-it-as-it-comes meal.  There’s a sense of drama though which can be a great ingredient to tempt younger eaters!!
From www.MaryMakesGood.com:  Kickass Vegan Tempura

Chard

Of the three chard is the lightest leaf and requires shortest cooking time.  Try shredding and adding at the last minute to pasta, or simply briefly sauté with a chopped onion in a little butter or olive oil.  It behaves and tastes similar to spinach so you could substitute it in any of your favourite spinach dishes.

Sautéed Chard with Garlic 

If you try any of these recipes or have any that you would like to share please add a comment below.

Veg Box News: 3rd - 6th October, 2017

Bit late this week with the posting so just a skeleton Veg Box news today.
So here are the box lists for the first week in October....


A

• Potatoes 1kg
• Onions 500g
• Carrots 600g
• Savoy Cabbage
• Sweetcorn x 2
• Salad Pack
• Celery

Rainbow Chard

B's will get Red Peppers (approx 300g) instead of the potatoes

D's will get a further 800g Potatoes and a Bag of Rainbow Chard

E's will get Rainbow Chard and Red Peppers

G's will be the same as the Standard boxes as all produce is UK grown

L's and M's will receive Rainbow Chard, Red Peppers and a Squash

K

• Apples - Windsors 600g
• Bananas 600g
• Pears 600g
• Pomegranates x 2
• Oranges 600g
• A Lemon

Q's will also get a portion of Grapes 400g

Veg Box News: 19th - 22nd September, 2017

Cavolo Nero, or Black Kale,
great as a side vegetable or in a Bean Stew
Try Caldo Verde
or Cavolo Nero, Potato and White Bean Soup

Well the mornings are turning quite nippy now and with Golden Nugget Squash and Cavolo Nero appearing in the boxes this week, things are beginning to feel a little more Autumny.

Here are the lists for next week.  All produce in the Standard Boxes is UK grown so  G's will be the same as A's and B's.

A

·        Potatoes 1kg

·        Onions 500g

·        Carrots 600g

·        Fennel

·        Golden Nugget Squash

·        A Bag of Cavolo Nero or Curly Kale (which is coming from Sheffield Organic Growers and will depend on which is best to cut next week)

·        Tomatoes 500g

B’s will get a Cucumber in place of the potatoes

D’s will get a further 800g Potatoes and EITHER a Bag of Pak Choi on Tuesday and Wednesday OR a pot of Mushrooms on Thursday and Friday.

E’s will also receive Pak Choi or Mushrooms and also a Cauliflower but they won’t be receiving the Cucumbers this week

L’s and M’s will have the above additions and will also receive a Lettuce

Golden Nugget Squash

Adapted from www.specialtyproduce.com

Golden Nugget squash can be prepared with or without its skin, but the skin should be removed prior to eating. It can be baked whole or halved, or cubed and then roasted, steamed, boiled, and sautéed. Here's a simple recipe to try from Epicurious.com : Roasted golden nugget squash Cooked squash can be pureed and added to risotto, soup or curries. Cooked squash can be added to casseroles, pies, tacos, salads, pasta dishes and chili. Its petite size is perfect for stuffed and baked squash applications when filled with grains, vegetables, and cheeses. Its flavour marries well with cinnamon, nutmeg, curry, sage, chard, kale, parsley, coriander, bell pepper, apple, pear, quinoa, rice, maple syrup, toasted pecans, butter, cream, melting and hard cheeses, and balsamic vinegar. Gold Nugget squash will keep in cool, dry storage for one to two months.

K

·        Bananas 600g

·        Apples 600g

·        A Punnet of Red Grapes

·        Kiwis 500g

·        Limes x 2

Q’s will also get some Oranges

Need to change your delivery order?  Need to cancel for a holiday?  Email us on info@sheffieldbeanies.co.uk