Asparagus Season Is Here!
Crisp, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, asparagus is spring’s green gold. Whether it’s grilled, roasted, or tossed into a salad, this spear-shaped veggie delivers big flavour with minimal effort. Beyond taste, asparagus is brimming with goodness. It’s rich in folate, vitamin K, and antioxidants that support everything from brain health to digestion. Naturally low in calories and high in fibre, it’s a dream for healthy eaters and foodies alike.
On the Menu: A Special For The Season
Packed full of good stuff and simply delicious, there’s something special about this spring green. Keep an eye on our specials boards this May – we’ll be serving English Asparagus, Hollandaise & Soft Poached Egg.
Supplier Spotlight: Barfoots Farm
These sweet, tender spears are grown for us on the beautiful South Downs by our friends at Barfoots Farm. With a commitment to “looking after the land like you are going to farm forever”, founder and fifth-generation farmer Peter Barfoot was awarded a CBE for Services to Sustainable Farming in 2020. Just like us, they care about Making Life Peachy
How To Make The Perfect Hollandaise Sauce
Asparagus can go in countless dishes, but one of our favourites is a classic twist on breakfast: asparagus, poached eggs, and rich, velvety Hollandaise. Hollandaise sauce can be a tricky one to make at times, so we asked Food Operations Manager, Trevor Blake, for his top tips:
- Cook out your egg yolks in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, and whisk continuously until pale and thick.
- Remove the bowl from the water as thickening is happening, as the conduction of the heat will keep cooking the egg yolks.
- Add a tablespoon of warm water when finished to stop your sauce from splitting.
Simple, seasonal, and utterly delicious – it won’t be around for long, so enjoy it while it lasts!