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As Christmas is fast approaching we will be baking Almond with Cranberries as well as our delicious Almond Croissants. Only available each Friday and Saturday.

To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend you pre order.

We have been proud suppliers of La Tua pasta for a few years now. we were blown away with this authentic pasta and it is extremely popular in the shop. Each packet is 1-2 portions. La Tua Pasta was founded in 2006 by Francesco Boggian and his wife Caroline. Francesco decided to bring a piece of Italy to the UK by making truly authentic Italian pasta.

He wanted the pasta to be so well-crafted, and so fresh, that chefs would be proud to serve it as their own hand-made pasta. They have developed over 300 types of fresh and filled pasta! Sometimes even calling family and friends back in Italy to get old recipes and new ideas. We met Francesco for the first time at a food fair in Manchester 8 years ago where we tasted his wonderful pasta and have stocked it ever since.

We have available from Thursday 15th May –

Spinach & ricotta Ravioli – These Ravioli are square-shaped pasta parcels made from 00 and Durum Wheat flour with a high free-range egg content (30%) – this is a sign of superior quality. Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli is the most traditional and well-known Italian variety of ravioli. The delicious and creamy filling is made from scratch in the La Tua’s London kitchen by cooking whole spinach leaves with a bit of garlic and then adding fresh ricotta cheese and Italian grated cheese. This filling is a firm favourite which is only reflected by the number of awards it’s acquired. We suggest serving up with olive oil and Parmigiano Reggiano or gently coating with a Sage Butter Sauce. £6.50

Braised Beef Ravioli– This filling is made with fresh full-cut beef slow-cooked in red wine and vegetables. Try them with some béchamel and mushroom,  Tomato Sauce, sun-dried tomato pesto or just with olive oil and Parmigiano Reggiano! Suitable for freezing. £7.00

Cacio & Peppe Tortelloni – While Cacio and Pepe originated as a working-class recipe, consisting of solely two main ingredients – Pecorino and Black Pepper -, the filling is remarkably flavourful, offering a soothing experience to your taste buds. Each of the La Tua Artisan Tortelloni are meticulously hand-folded to incorporate more delicious filling. For an ideal serving, La Tua recommend pairing it with Parmesan and a drizzle of high-quality olive oil. £7.00

Pumpkin & Ricotta Ravioli – This filling is made by oven-roasting pumpkin, then add delicate ricotta cheese, Italian grated cheese, and a touch of nutmeg. Try this Pumpkin & Ricotta Ravioli with sage butter sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano for a restaurant-quality dining experience! Suitable for vegetarians. Suitable for freezing. £6.00

Honey is much more than just a sweetener. It has been used for centuries for healing and rejuvenation. We are lucky enough to have two local beekeepers whose honey we stock Simmondley and Old Glossop Honey.

In the UK, we have thousands of beekeepers producing honey from bees foraging in our countryside and gardens. Most are small-scale and the bees’ welfare is a high consideration. The beekeeping is carried out in traditional and ethical methods and the beehives are regularly inspected for the health and welfare of the Honey Bees. The honey is harvested and extracted using an extractor that spins the cold honey out of the frames leaving all of the natural properties intact that local honey is valued for.

Simmondley Honey £7.00 each (340g) Old Glossop Honey £8.00

Spanish stone fruit season is now in full flow, nectarines and peaches are delicious and we have included them in both our boxes along with bananas and a lemon. The large box has a cantaloupe melon

This weeks £25 box includes Cavolo Nero (also known as Tuscan/Italian or black kale) This dark, leafy green vegetable from Italy can be served boiled, steamed or stir-fried.

Besides the ingredients for the soup both boxes will include, washed new potatoes, bunched carrots, fine beans and the £25 will also have some delicious tender stem Broccoli.

Our £15 (ideal for 2/3 people)

Harissa paste (R)

Spices ground coriander & ground cumin (R)

New potatoes

Red Onions (R)

Butternut squash (R)

Garlic (R)

Bunch carrot

Fine green beans

Red peppers (R)

Clementines

English Braeburn apples

Conference pears

(R) items needed for the recipe

Our £25 box (ideal for a family of 4) contains all of the above in larger quantities plus 

Cavolo Nero

Tenderstem 

Comice and sweet sensation pears

Navelina oranges