BACK

Inspiration

Of Cabbages and Kings

Oh dear, I feel like I’m turning in to Sarah Raven. Basically, I love Sarah Raven, although I think it could be a finely balanced thing as to whether I might suddenly start not liking her. But for now, I’m very happy to start mistaking myself for her.

It was a weekend in the veg patch; rainshowers one minute, baking sunshine the next. Mum and Dad came to stay and we went to my Uncle’s 80th birthday party in Lyme Regis – 41 Pentreaths (or cousins) all in one room, the eldest 91 and the youngest 3. What do you give an 80 year old uncle who has expressly forbidden all presents? A box of vegetables picked that morning seemed a good bet.

(Bridie, if you like that little bunch of flowers tucked in the corner of the box – I’ve brought you one for the shop this evening).

I was particularly struck today by the beauty of the cabbages, January King and the Cavolo Nero, or Tuscan Kale. They are for the future. For now, its all about peas and courgettes. Here was lunch today. Delicious – but do you see what I mean about Sarah Raven?!

veg box

januaryking

tuscan kale

courgette

peas

salad1

salad2

Latest Arrivals

  • Strawberry Nets by Eric Ravilious

    Vendor:
    The Bookroom Art Press
    Regular price £ 245.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 245.00
  • Weird Walk Editions - Cromlech Magazine

    Vendor:
    Weird Walk
    Regular price £ 6.50
    Regular price Sale price £ 6.50
  • Thank You Little Lion Card

    Vendor:
    Cambridge Imprint
    Regular price £ 3.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 3.00
  • Patterned Paper Oak Leaves by Peggy Angus

    Vendor:
    Cambridge Imprint
    Regular price £ 3.50
    Regular price Sale price £ 3.50
1 of 2
1 of 4


Best Sellers

  • Place Cards - Pack of 12

    Vendor:
    Pentreath & Hall
    Regular price £ 7.50
    Regular price Sale price £ 7.50
  • Tissue Box Regency Caning - Jasper Red

    Vendor:
    Pentreath & Hall
    Regular price £ 35.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 35.00
  • 12” Malachite Lampshade

    Vendor:
    Pentreath & Hall
    Regular price £ 125.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 125.00
  • Terracotta Ionic Column Candlestick

    Vendor:
    Pentreath & Hall
    Regular price £ 85.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 85.00
  • Blue & Green Borders Rug

    Vendor:
    Shame Studios
    Regular price £ 350.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 350.00
  • Pebble Beach Dinner Candle - pack of 12

    Vendor:
    True Grace
    Regular price £ 45.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 45.00
  • P&H Long Luxury Matches

    Vendor:
    Pentreath & Hall
    Regular price £ 10.50
    Regular price Sale price £ 10.50
  • The Bible of British Taste: Issue no. 3

    Vendor:
    The Bible of British Taste
    Regular price £ 20.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 20.00
  • Village Green Magazine

    Vendor:
    Jake Waller
    Regular price £ 10.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 10.00
  • Kasmin's Postcards - Americana

    Vendor:
    John Kasmin
    Regular price £ 12.99
    Regular price Sale price £ 12.99
  • Classical Bust Stickers - Set of 5

    Vendor:
    Bridie Hall
    Regular price £ 7.50
    Regular price Sale price £ 7.50
  • 'Cecile' Candle

    Vendor:
    Moro Dabron
    Regular price £ 155.00
    Regular price Sale price £ 155.00