GO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS
Maturity comes into its own in the kitchen when there's nothing growing in the fields.
Roots are subterranean survival food – nature's way of getting herself through the cold months. They can all too easily be overlooked when everything is available from everywhere on supermarket shelves all year round.
When choosing in the farmer's market or anywhere else where the goods are not enclosed in plastic, look for firmness and an absence of sprouting, and keep your purchases in the fridge if you're not going to cook them straight away.
Roots sprout enthusiastically as soon as they're out of the cold store and into the central heating. Wouldn't you?
Elderly carrots To serve hot, slice finely and cook in a lidded pan with a splash…
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The Oldie (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025