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Asparagus

Asparagus has a relatively short growing season. When buying, the tips should be tightly furled and fresh looking, and the stalks fresh and straight. If the stalks are badly scarred or drooping they shouldn’t be purchased.Before use cut off the bottom of the stalk as it is

Apples

Apples were one of the first fruit crops cultivated by man. They are an extremely popular and versatile fruit with many varieties suited to growing conditions in various climates. Apples can be cooked or eaten raw. They contain useful amounts of dietary fibre and Vitamin C.

Bramley Apples

Apples have been grown in Ireland for at least 3,000 years. Indeed, St. Patrick is said to have planted a number of apple trees in Ireland, including one at Ceangoba, a settlement close to where Armagh is now situated. Early monastic records tell us that the monks were

Blackcurrants

Wild blackcurrants are found throughout most of Central and Continental Europe and Central Asia.They are naturally fat free and a source of Vitamin C and fibre. They can be used in jams, desserts and home baking. Find out everything you need to know about Blackcurrants

Blueberry

Blueberries are a member of the acid-soil loving heather family. They are native to the Eastern US seaboard but are now commercially grown world-wide. They are a juicy fruit with tiny seeds and a colourless juice, they have no stalk so there is no waste. Find out everything

Chives

Chives were first used in China some 3,000 years ago. They belong to the same family as shallots, garlic and leeks and have a distinct onion taste. This fragrant herb has slender, vivid green, hollow stems. Chives are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C and are a good source of

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