7. Signs of Spring

With so many signs of spring starting to appear, Charlotte has been advising on seed ordering, whilst Steve gets territorial over his new greenhouse!  Charlotte is hankering after a polytunnel and gives the most interesting comparison ever to explain the benefits! Nigella Lawson's latest book Cook, Eat, Repeat is explored in detail along with the seasonal vegetable, purple sprouting broccoli.  Charlotte also reveals the real name for what she refers to as ninja sausage! Tip-of-the-week includes drying and freezing herbs and the flower-of-the-week is the long lasting primrose. And someone's been vaccinated...... Recipes discussed include Short Rib Stew, Fish Finger Bhorta and Rhubarb & Custard Trifle all from Cook, Eat, Repeat, plus Fried Broccoli with Anchovies from Skye McAlpine's A Table for Friends.