Today at the shop... Mon 15th Feb

Today at the shop.... began at 430am, meeting Jim to go and learn 'the market run'. So, in light drizzle we set off over t'top to Manchester wholesale fruit and veg market. Our regular supplies were easily acquired, bar the Little Gem lettuces, none of which were to be found at any stall.

The lovely Italian salad potatoes dusted with sandy soil have finished and the new stock is from Israel. The clementine season is all but over, but good news - the juicy miniolas are now in stock - four for a pound in the shop today!

Our 'impulse buys' included red water cress (very pretty), passion fruit, Spanish strawberries and, just this once, blueberries. We also have chives to accompany the smoked salmon that's just arrived from SailBrand. These were mostly inspired by Pancake Day preparations for tomorrow … come and see what we're putting on ours at the Green Valley Grocer!