A workers' cooperative growing food on London's edge in the Lea Valley
These insights and the recipe below are taken from ‘Jekka’s Herb Book’ by Jekka McVicar. Basil is steeped in folklore and history, being found throughout the world in different forms. The ancient Egyptians used it to clear poisons from the …
Standard vegetable bags have Charlotte Potatoes (Essex) and Sharpo Express potatoes, tomatoes, mixed salad and basil (Chingford), carrots and fresh green onions (Norfolk B), broccoli (Lincs) and spinach (Essex). No potato bags have French beans and extra tomatoes (Chingford). Large …
