Vegetables

French sandy carrots also known as ‘Carotte de Sables’ are the very special vegetable found growing all along the beautiful coast of La Manche in a tiny coastal area in Normandy. Here, where Sand isn’t just for sandcastles, they use this favourite seaside town to grow a very special carrot.

Known in France as ‘carotte de sables’ or ‘sand carrots’, they are sweet, crunchy and slightly tender and grown using seaweed as their primary fertilizer. The sandy soil gives the carrots perfect drainage, they have little or no core and this results in excellent flavour. They are appreciated by the French as well as us as the very best variety of carrot and are sold with their light sand coating as proof of origin. They are more expensive than regular carrots, but that is expected once you have tasted them.

Origin:  France
Packaging: Kraft bag
Storage: in the fridge. They can be kept at least 1 week at least.
Usage:   Raw or cooked, you will appreciate their amazing taste

Minimum order is by 2kg

Butternut Squash are bottle-shaped and have a finely textured bright orange flesh. Unlike Summer Squash, which are picked immaturely when the skins are tender, Butternut Squash have hard, thick skins. Thus, only the sweet flesh can be eaten. The delicious yellow meat is reminiscent of sweet potatoes and can actually replace them in most recipes.Butternut Squash is good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and iron. You can easily integrate this vegetable into your diet because they can be used in a variety of different ways, whether they are baked, steamed, pureed, or cooked in soups and stews.

Origin:  France or Portugal
Packaging: None
Storage: The hard skin protects the flesh and allows it to store longer than summer squash. Store Butternut Squash in a cool, preferably dark, well-ventilated area for up to 3 weeks.  Wrap cut pieces in plastic and refrigerate up to five days.
Usage:   Excellent for salads or to make delicious fries

Sold my minimum 2kg (variable number of piece)

Origin:  France
Packaging: Wooden crate or carton. Number os pieces is variable
Storage: in the crisper 3 to 4 days after receiving your order. Cut the bottom before cooking it.
Usage:  1 piece per person, steamed or boiled. Delicious with mustard vinaigrette.

Herbal and earthy, firm and crisp, green beans are universal favorites. They are a classic side dish served on their own — simply steam, sauté, or boil them (we like to add a little butter and lemon). Their texture also stands up to long cooking in dishes like casseroles and stews. We always buy a few more than we need, because we tend to nibble on them raw as we’re preparing them.

Origin:  France or Spain
Packaging: Wooden crate or carton
Storage: in the crisper 2 to 3 days after receiving your order. wash it before using it.We advise to keep it in a close container or to put it in a plastic bag, blow air inside and close it in order to increase the shelf life and keep it crispy. Dry well the salad if you wash it before putting it in the fridge.
Usage:  160g to 200g per person, perfect boiled or steamed

Price is per kilo