Need broad beans

[hils]

HELP!!!

Any grapes in North/East London/Essex who know of any pick yer own farms or suppliers of fresh broad beans. I'm willing to travel a reasonable distance to satify this desire.
Every year I dream of fresh tender young broad beans. Do I find them on sale around me? Not on your life.

Many of you may say 'grow your own Hils': I would if I had the space.
Grew a few in a grow bag the other year but in all honesty the crop was not worthy of the space.

Any suggestions gratefully appreciated.

[Lesley Jay]

Hils is Enfield any good? www.parksidefarmpyo.co.uk or try www.farmshopping.com I hope these will help.

[WiZeR]

I cant help, but do you mind me asking what you do with your broad beans? Anyu special recipes?

[hils]

I cant help, but do you mind me asking what you do with your broad beans? Anyu special recipes?

LJ you are a life saver!!!!
Enfield just around the corner from my kennel.
Many, many thanks.

[hils]

I cant help, but do you mind me asking what you do with your broad beans? Anyu special recipes?

WiZer, I just gently steam the little darlings and then scoff the lot. Brings back very fond memories of my childhood; dad used to grow broad beans and we would have a family 'pig out' of steamed baby beans and roast chicken.
AHH, they were the days/years. (The 1950's that is)

[hils]

LJ so sorry to quote wrong reply, sooo excited at the prospect of fresh broad beans next month.
Parkside Farm sounds ab fab and only 20 minutes drive away.

[pigletwillie]

pod the beans and then take each bean out of its skin. Put the beans in a ban with some chopped up bacon and onion (and garlic if liked) and fry for a few minutes and drop on top of some crispy salad. Wonderful.

[nick the grief]

Man after my own heart piglet,

I was going to say new potatoes, gammon, browad beans & a little of the fat poured over to make the HP sauce run around topped with a slice of crusty bread .

[Lesley Jay]

So pleased to be of assistance Hils. Enjoy the beans!!

[Shortie]

Hils, check out what they have growing at the mo ad I think they were behind on their crops a few weks back ( I use Parkside farm myself, hence know to call ahead).

Their number is 020 8367 2035 plus you can subscribe to a newsletter too.

I think their message is a bit old on there though now

...Although that said they have newletters on the website which are more up to date (1st May) and is the new letter they send out by the looks of it

[WiZeR]

thanks guys, cant wait to try them!

[hils]

Hils, check out what they have growing at the mo ad I think they were behind on their crops a few weks back ( I use Parkside farm myself, hence know to call ahead).

Their number is 020 8367 2035 plus you can subscribe to a newsletter too.

I think their message is a bit old on there though now

...Although that said they have newletters on the website which are more up to date (1st May) and is the new letter they send out by the looks of it

Many thanks Shortie, I'll give them a bell before I make the pilgrimage.
I can almost taste the little rascals.

It has occured to me that many of you may be thinking 'what is the big deal about broad beans' Weelll it's difficult to explain....it's all about good things that you remember from your childhood and the fact that they are still good things when you are an old goat.

[Shortie]

Hils

Just read my newsletter and Parkside Farm's braod beans are ready very soon if you're still in need...?

[valmarg]

Just a note of caution, we grow the green bean varieties, and at the moment, the very small pods with small very tender beans are absolutely delicious.

We went to Bakewell Farmers' Market last Saturday, and the broad beans they had on sale, I wouldn't have given you a 'thank-you' for. They were old, and the beans would have needed skinning.

There's nothing quite like growing your own, and picking the varieties you like to grow.

valmarg

[nick the grief]

The only trouble is I didn't grow enough this year Valmarg