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French Globe Artichokes are a true connoisseur choice and are, without doubt, one of nature’s works of art.Their dark and pale green leaves, tinged purple on the edges, form a perfectly shaped bud – actually the edible flower bud of the plant – and the fleshy layers peel away to reveal the heart, hidden like a prize in the very centre.

They are available in various sizes, as a football or as small as a duck egg. The larger examples are best stemmed and the smaller Petite Violet ones respond very well to being sliced and then deep-fried.Either way they are delicious serve with a dollop of homemade hollandaise sauce or dipped into melted butter or a mustardy vinaigrette.

It is believed that globe artichokes were first cultivated in the Eastern Mediterranean in the 12th Century and then introduced to France by Catherine de Medici. Our globe artichokes are grown in St Pol, Brittany, and are available from May until November.

Our Italian Leafy Lemons from the Amalfi coast of Italy have a unique flavour and intense aroma. Usually handpicked and packed straight into distinctive crates with their leaves and flowers, without any of the washing and waxing that most lemons undergo, their skin is thick and rough, and because it is unwaxed, you can make the most of their wonderfully tasty zest.

In fact the pith is just as palatable as the juice within, meaning that along with the zest, you can truly use the whole of the fruit.

The bright lime-coloured leaves and stalks cling to the vibrant yellow skin offering a passport of freshness that enhances the fruit’s natural deliciousness.

Available almost all year round, they are the only way to make true cloudy homemade lemonade, ice cold, zingy limoncello or a sharp lemon tart, avoiding the bitterness associated with waxed citrus.

The humble Red Bunched Grelot Onion is a fantastic product that bridges the gap between a shallot and a spring onion. Ours are currently grown near Fontainebleau, on the outskirts of Paris.

The red variety has a lovely sweet flavour compared to their green counterparts. These young onions resemble a fresh shallot with their small, slightly bulbous root. Their moist, ruby skin is juicy and crisp, whilst the green stems are pungent and best used sparingly.

They are fantastic grilled on the BBQ and dressed with a sharp vinaigrette but they are equally good sliced raw and used in the same way you would a spring onion or even baked whole with lots of butter and sherry vinegar.

Round Courgettes also known as Cannonball Courgettes are just one of the fantastic French product lines from our depot in Rungis, Paris.

Along with the courgette come Jerusalem Artichokes, Baby Vegetables, Dried Wild Mushrooms and the very finest salad leaves, plus much more besides arriving fresh throughout the week.

The unusual shape of the round courgette, which also grows in yellow, makes them ideal for stuffing with a range of delicious textures and flavours.
In addition, we also sell a percentage of the gourmet’s favourite, the courgette flower, to the finer restaurants and the top retailers.

They are readily available between mid-June and September.