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Catalogna chicory

Catalogna chicory are from Puglia, Italy and are eaten as both fresh and cooked greens. When they’re raw they are nice and crunchy, a little sweet and a little bitter.

Broom and Brine Farm 27/9/21 Broom and Brine Farm 27/9/21

Spinach

Spinach is such a regular vegetable, that one might assume its history and development as such a ubiquitous crop worldwide, might be dull. But we’re writing today to try & persuade you otherwise.

Broom and Brine Farm 18/8/21 Broom and Brine Farm 18/8/21

Shungiku

Shungiku is a very popular vegetable throughout Asia and small parts of the Mediterranean, and is a member of the daisy family…

Broom and Brine Farm 28/7/21 Broom and Brine Farm 28/7/21

Radicchio

Radicchio are a group of Italian chicories famously grown & cultivated in North-Eastern Italy, all loved for their bitterness. Radicchio is traditionally sautéed and served with olive oil, salt and vinegar.

Broom and Brine Farm 28/7/21 Broom and Brine Farm 28/7/21

Puntarelle

Puntarelle is a visually strange and oddly beautiful chicory from Southern Italy. It’s a little daunting to approach in the kitchen because its so unfamiliar…

Broom and Brine Farm 20/7/21 Broom and Brine Farm 20/7/21

Claytonia

Claytonia is a fleshy, winter hardy green that has succulent leaves and a mild tart taste. It's often used in salads, or as a soup, pizza or pasta garnish.

Broom and Brine Farm 7/7/21 Broom and Brine Farm 7/7/21

Erba stella

Erba stella is a mild tasting green with thick succulent leaves, akin in flavour and texture to spinach.

Broom and Brine Farm 22/6/21 Broom and Brine Farm 22/6/21

Escarole & Frisée

Escarole is a chicory, and a little bitter. Its typically blanched briefly before being sautéed, stuffed or added to soup. Its also often eaten raw in salad.

Broom and Brine Farm 8/6/21 Broom and Brine Farm 8/6/21

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a brassica related to broccoli, cabbages and turnips. It is particularly popular across Asia and Europe. In Cyprus its called kouloumpra…

Broom and Brine Farm 7/6/21 Broom and Brine Farm 7/6/21

Daikon

Some researchers believe that Japanese wild radish traveled with tides and currents, eventually crossing with introduced species of radish along the silk…