The two squashes: butternut and sweet roasting pumpkin 28/09/2026 No Comments They’re less alike than the shared name suggests: one is for soups and the other asks for an oven. Which to choose by what you’re going to make. Read More »
The Italian frying pepper, the one everyone grew up with 21/09/2026 No Comments It’s the pepper of the family frying pan: thin, sweet and with skin so fine you don’t peel it. Nothing like the big green pepper you put in salads. Read More »
Aubergine: how to choose one and take the bitterness out 14/09/2026 No Comments The aubergine carries two reputations: that it’s bitter and that it drinks oil. Both have an explanation, and both are settled before you light the hob. Read More »