summer

We're very excited about joining the three day HerbFest event organised by Jekka McVicar starting on Friday 30th June.

There's a fabulous line-up of chefs and gardeners, talks and tips on growing and using herbs. Tickets are available here. We're offering 10% off all purchases at the event or online to those attending HerbFest.

Jekka with Kate Durr and Charles Dowding at Jekka's HerbFest

origanum syriacum in the mountains in April

herbs in Lebanese food

A 100 different uses, but perhaps most memorable is za'atar. A mix made from thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame, which is mixed with extra virgin olive oil to be spread on flat breads for a manoushé. A few mint leaves are tucked into the olives, tomatoes and cucumbers making a mouth watering addition to your breakfast.

Mint and parsley are the key players in fattoush and tabbouleh. The herbs add flavour and important health aspects to the salads. Following Professor Tim Spector's advice, choosing colourful salads is good for us.

With Zejd's extra virgin olive oil some lemon, or pomegranate molasses (or both) you have a luxurious dressing bursting with goodness and polyphenols. These are the things which reduce inflammation and protect against heart disease.

fattoush

So you might just be wanting a large tin, to power you through the summer..

shorkk's new posting box

shorkk markets & fairs in June

Cirencester Vegan Fair Sunday 11th June 10am-3pm Market Place GL7 2NW

Whiteladies Market Saturday 17th June 8.30am - 1pm Whiteladies Rd, Bristol

Jekka's Herb Fest Friday 30th June - Sunday 2nd July at Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Avon, BS35 3SY

Much looking forward to joining Jekka McVicar along with guests and speakers at Jekka's Herb Farm for Herb Fest 2023.

Romi Gill, Josh Eggleton, Nathan Outlaw and Rob Howell will be there. Wonder if they're making tabbouleh?

Mark Diacano will be talking about his new book Spice.

Tickets are available on their website.

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