The Create Your Own Box
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Create your own box by selecting from the choice of vegetables, herbs, dairy, fruit and pantry produce. All produce is 100% certified organic. Minimum order is £22.00. All produce is subject to availability.
If you've got specific recipes in mind or have certain dietary requirements a custom box is the ideal choice. Create your own fruit and vegetable box in a few simple steps by selecting from the options given - you can choose whatever you want from our selection as long as your order value is £22.00+. The produce available is dependent on the season.
Vegetables
In 1600-1800, aubergines were primarily grown in Spain and Egypt. In these warm regions, aubergines were considered a great delicacy; harvested in the summertime, they were often pickled and saved for the winter. In Britain, colder climates meant that farmers and other cultivators struggled to grow aubergine to full ripeness, so the vegetable was usually only grown for decorative purposes and to showcase the rarity of plants being cultivated in a garden.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Aubergine
In 1600-1800, aubergines were primarily grown in Spain and Egypt. In these warm regions, aubergines were considered a great delicacy; harvested in the summertime, they were often pickled and saved for the winter. In Britain, colder climates meant that farmers and other cultivators struggled to grow aubergine to full ripeness, so the vegetable was usually only grown for decorative purposes and to showcase the rarity of plants being cultivated in a garden.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
French Beans were served as a side dish in the early modern period. Many recipe books suggest serving French Beans dressed in butter and plated alongside meat dishes or pies.
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Beetroot - 1kg
Broccoli calabrese originated from Naples in Italy. Early modern British gardeners were often unsuccessful in cultivating Broccoli; they found it challenging to regularly yield a successful crop, so other vegetables, such as cauliflower, were imagined as more lucrative. Where Broccoli was eaten in Britain, it was mostly in stews, or boiled and served as a side salad.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Broccoli - Each
Broccoli calabrese originated from Naples in Italy. Early modern British gardeners were often unsuccessful in cultivating Broccoli; they found it challenging to regularly yield a successful crop, so other vegetables, such as cauliflower, were imagined as more lucrative. Where Broccoli was eaten in Britain, it was mostly in stews, or boiled and served as a side salad.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Cabbage was an enormously popular vegetable in the early modern period and was cultivated in many kitchen gardens. It was usually stewed with meats, becoming a staple all across Britain. The uses of Cabbage were not limited to food, however. Cabbage was eaten to cure those with eye problems, and some even believed that if raw Cabbage was eaten before meat it would stop drunkenness! There was less differentiation between different types of Cabbage during this period, meaning White Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Kale and Brussels Sprouts were used interchangeably, believed to possess many of the same qualities.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Cabbage (Summer) - Each
Cabbage was an enormously popular vegetable in the early modern period and was cultivated in many kitchen gardens. It was usually stewed with meats, becoming a staple all across Britain. The uses of Cabbage were not limited to food, however. Cabbage was eaten to cure those with eye problems, and some even believed that if raw Cabbage was eaten before meat it would stop drunkenness! There was less differentiation between different types of Cabbage during this period, meaning White Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Kale and Brussels Sprouts were used interchangeably, believed to possess many of the same qualities.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the period from 1600-1800, Carrots were widely enjoyed in Carrot puddings. These usually were made of grated Carrots, grated white bread, eggs, sugar, and a variety of spices including nutmeg – not too dissimilar from a modern Carrot cake! Carrots were also used in soups, stews, and stocks. It was also believed that they could provide strength to those who had been suffering from long-term illnesses.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Carrots - 500g
In the period from 1600-1800, Carrots were widely enjoyed in Carrot puddings. These usually were made of grated Carrots, grated white bread, eggs, sugar, and a variety of spices including nutmeg – not too dissimilar from a modern Carrot cake! Carrots were also used in soups, stews, and stocks. It was also believed that they could provide strength to those who had been suffering from long-term illnesses.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Cauliflowers were very popular in early modern Britain and were widely grown in many kitchen gardens. Cauliflowers were often enjoyed pickled or served in meat stews and pies. Part of the Cabbage family, Cauliflowers were believed to possess many of the same medicinal qualities. They were used to alleviate dim eyes; mixed with wine to counteract deafness; or the seeds were dried and used to “scour” the skin of freckles or sunburn.
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Cauliflower - Each
Cauliflowers were very popular in early modern Britain and were widely grown in many kitchen gardens. Cauliflowers were often enjoyed pickled or served in meat stews and pies. Part of the Cabbage family, Cauliflowers were believed to possess many of the same medicinal qualities. They were used to alleviate dim eyes; mixed with wine to counteract deafness; or the seeds were dried and used to “scour” the skin of freckles or sunburn.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Courgettes originated in the Americas, and despite many New World vegetables being quickly adopted in Europe, these prolific plants were not widely cultivated in Europe until the second half of the nineteenth century, when farmers in Northern Italy began to grow and eat them.
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Courgette (Mixed Varieties) - Each
Courgettes originated in the Americas, and despite many New World vegetables being quickly adopted in Europe, these prolific plants were not widely cultivated in Europe until the second half of the nineteenth century, when farmers in Northern Italy began to grow and eat them.
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Cucumber
Fennel was commonly used in early modern medicine, believed to cure a number of aliments. When ground into a water, they were imagined to help breastfeeding women produce milk. Other medicinal uses of Fennel seeds included easing nausea, opening obstructions in the lungs and kidneys, and improving eyesight and eye-ache.
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Fennel - Each
Fennel was commonly used in early modern medicine, believed to cure a number of aliments. When ground into a water, they were imagined to help breastfeeding women produce milk. Other medicinal uses of Fennel seeds included easing nausea, opening obstructions in the lungs and kidneys, and improving eyesight and eye-ache.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Kale - Bunch
Kohl Rabi - Each
Leeks were a very popular vegetable in the period from 1600-1800. They were used in many pies, soups, and stews. They were also used medicinally as burn ointment, to cure eye inflammations, and to ease coughs. Leeks were even part of an antidote to the bites of various venomous beasts. On St. David’s Day, it was tradition among many Welsh people to wear a green Leek on their hat throughout the day’s celebrations due to the affiliation of the patron saint with this vegetable.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Leeks - 500g
Leeks were a very popular vegetable in the period from 1600-1800. They were used in many pies, soups, and stews. They were also used medicinally as burn ointment, to cure eye inflammations, and to ease coughs. Leeks were even part of an antidote to the bites of various venomous beasts. On St. David’s Day, it was tradition among many Welsh people to wear a green Leek on their hat throughout the day’s celebrations due to the affiliation of the patron saint with this vegetable.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the early modern period, Lettuce had many medicinal uses. When mixed with breast milk and an egg, it was applied to the temples of the patient, believed to induce sleep. Lettuce was also used to stop skin inflammations, applied to blisters and burns as it was believed in contemporary humoral theory to be a “cold and wet” herb. Lettuce was also eaten after supper to prevent drunkenness! It was imagined stopping the alcohol vapours which were widely seen to cause drunkenness from reaching the brain.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Lettuce
In the early modern period, Lettuce had many medicinal uses. When mixed with breast milk and an egg, it was applied to the temples of the patient, believed to induce sleep. Lettuce was also used to stop skin inflammations, applied to blisters and burns as it was believed in contemporary humoral theory to be a “cold and wet” herb. Lettuce was also eaten after supper to prevent drunkenness! It was imagined stopping the alcohol vapours which were widely seen to cause drunkenness from reaching the brain.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the early modern period, Lettuce had many medicinal uses. When mixed with breast milk and an egg, it was applied to the temples of the patient, believed to induce sleep. Lettuce was also used to stop skin inflammations, applied to blisters and burns as it was believed in contemporary humoral theory to be a “cold and wet” herb. Lettuce was also eaten after supper to prevent drunkenness! It was imagined stopping the alcohol vapours which were widely seen to cause drunkenness from reaching the brain.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Mesclun Salad Leaves Mix - Bag
In the early modern period, Lettuce had many medicinal uses. When mixed with breast milk and an egg, it was applied to the temples of the patient, believed to induce sleep. Lettuce was also used to stop skin inflammations, applied to blisters and burns as it was believed in contemporary humoral theory to be a “cold and wet” herb. Lettuce was also eaten after supper to prevent drunkenness! It was imagined stopping the alcohol vapours which were widely seen to cause drunkenness from reaching the brain.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Mushrooms - 250g
Red and white Onions were used interchangeably in early modern period, and the culinary uses of both were very similar to the modern day. They were used to add flavour to sauces, soups, and meat dishes. Early modern cooks were warned against serving raw Onions as they were seen to induce headaches and dull the senses. Onions were also valued for their medical properties, used against rabies if the patient was bitten by an infected dog, or made into an ointment to cause hair to grow where the patient was suffering from baldness.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Onions - Golden Skinned - 500g
Red and white Onions were used interchangeably in early modern period, and the culinary uses of both were very similar to the modern day. They were used to add flavour to sauces, soups, and meat dishes. Early modern cooks were warned against serving raw Onions as they were seen to induce headaches and dull the senses. Onions were also valued for their medical properties, used against rabies if the patient was bitten by an infected dog, or made into an ointment to cause hair to grow where the patient was suffering from baldness.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Red and white Onions were used interchangeably in early modern period, and the culinary uses of both were very similar to the modern day. They were used to add flavour to sauces, soups, and meat dishes. Early modern cooks were warned against serving raw Onions as they were seen to induce headaches and dull the senses. Onions were also valued for their medical properties, used against rabies if the patient was bitten by an infected dog, or made into an ointment to cause hair to grow where the patient was suffering from baldness.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Onions - Red - 500g
Red and white Onions were used interchangeably in early modern period, and the culinary uses of both were very similar to the modern day. They were used to add flavour to sauces, soups, and meat dishes. Early modern cooks were warned against serving raw Onions as they were seen to induce headaches and dull the senses. Onions were also valued for their medical properties, used against rabies if the patient was bitten by an infected dog, or made into an ointment to cause hair to grow where the patient was suffering from baldness.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Peppers and Chillies originated from the Americas and were initially viewed with some suspicion by Europeans due to their heat. To tame their spiciness, Europeans tried drying and grinding the plant, and using it in small quantities to season dishes. The plant was quickly cultivated in Europe, especially among poor farmers as it provided a means to add heat and flavour to a dish without having to pay for expensive imported spices. It was also believed that rubbing a mixture of Chilli Peppers and Honey into the skin could remove spots and other blemishes.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Pepper - Chilli - Bag
Peppers and Chillies originated from the Americas and were initially viewed with some suspicion by Europeans due to their heat. To tame their spiciness, Europeans tried drying and grinding the plant, and using it in small quantities to season dishes. The plant was quickly cultivated in Europe, especially among poor farmers as it provided a means to add heat and flavour to a dish without having to pay for expensive imported spices. It was also believed that rubbing a mixture of Chilli Peppers and Honey into the skin could remove spots and other blemishes.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Peppers and Chillies originated from the Americas and were initially viewed with some suspicion by Europeans due to their heat. To tame their spiciness, Europeans tried drying and grinding the plant, and using it in small quantities to season dishes. The plant was quickly cultivated in Europe, especially among poor farmers as it provided a means to add heat and flavour to a dish without having to pay for expensive imported spices. It was also believed that rubbing a mixture of Chilli Peppers and Honey into the skin could remove spots and other blemishes.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Peppers - Green - Each
Peppers and Chillies originated from the Americas and were initially viewed with some suspicion by Europeans due to their heat. To tame their spiciness, Europeans tried drying and grinding the plant, and using it in small quantities to season dishes. The plant was quickly cultivated in Europe, especially among poor farmers as it provided a means to add heat and flavour to a dish without having to pay for expensive imported spices. It was also believed that rubbing a mixture of Chilli Peppers and Honey into the skin could remove spots and other blemishes.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Peppers and Chillies originated from the Americas and were initially viewed with some suspicion by Europeans due to their heat. To tame their spiciness, Europeans tried drying and grinding the plant, and using it in small quantities to season dishes. The plant was quickly cultivated in Europe, especially among poor farmers as it provided a means to add heat and flavour to a dish without having to pay for expensive imported spices. It was also believed that rubbing a mixture of Chilli Peppers and Honey into the skin could remove spots and other blemishes.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Peppers - Yellow - Each
Peppers and Chillies originated from the Americas and were initially viewed with some suspicion by Europeans due to their heat. To tame their spiciness, Europeans tried drying and grinding the plant, and using it in small quantities to season dishes. The plant was quickly cultivated in Europe, especially among poor farmers as it provided a means to add heat and flavour to a dish without having to pay for expensive imported spices. It was also believed that rubbing a mixture of Chilli Peppers and Honey into the skin could remove spots and other blemishes.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Peppers and Chillies originated from the Americas and were initially viewed with some suspicion by Europeans due to their heat. To tame their spiciness, Europeans tried drying and grinding the plant, and using it in small quantities to season dishes. The plant was quickly cultivated in Europe, especially among poor farmers as it provided a means to add heat and flavour to a dish without having to pay for expensive imported spices. It was also believed that rubbing a mixture of Chilli Peppers and Honey into the skin could remove spots and other blemishes.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Peppers Red - Each
Peppers and Chillies originated from the Americas and were initially viewed with some suspicion by Europeans due to their heat. To tame their spiciness, Europeans tried drying and grinding the plant, and using it in small quantities to season dishes. The plant was quickly cultivated in Europe, especially among poor farmers as it provided a means to add heat and flavour to a dish without having to pay for expensive imported spices. It was also believed that rubbing a mixture of Chilli Peppers and Honey into the skin could remove spots and other blemishes.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Potatoes originated from the Americas but were quickly cultivated in Europe, prized for their wholesome and hearty nature. They were well suited to British climates, meaning the vegetable became very important to the diets and nourishment of working-class families, so much so that Potatoes were imagined to cheer the heart. Potatoes weren’t welcomed everywhere; in Burgundy and other regions of France Potatoes were banned as it was imagined they might cause leprosy if eaten too frequently!
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Potato Salad - 1Kg
Potatoes originated from the Americas but were quickly cultivated in Europe, prized for their wholesome and hearty nature. They were well suited to British climates, meaning the vegetable became very important to the diets and nourishment of working-class families, so much so that Potatoes were imagined to cheer the heart. Potatoes weren’t welcomed everywhere; in Burgundy and other regions of France Potatoes were banned as it was imagined they might cause leprosy if eaten too frequently!
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Potatoes - Sweet - 500g
Tomatoes originated from the Americas. They were not immediately grown in Britain as the climate was too cold and the vegetable was believed to provide little nourishment. Tomatoes were quickly adopted around the Mediterranean in France, Italy and Spain. By the end of the eighteenth century, the vegetable had become popular in Britain, and was often eaten in soups or made into a ketchup.
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Tomatoes (Mix) - 500g
Tomatoes originated from the Americas. They were not immediately grown in Britain as the climate was too cold and the vegetable was believed to provide little nourishment. Tomatoes were quickly adopted around the Mediterranean in France, Italy and Spain. By the end of the eighteenth century, the vegetable had become popular in Britain, and was often eaten in soups or made into a ketchup.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Veg - Sweetcorn - Each
Herbs
Basil was a popular herb in early modern Britain, imagined to cure a number of ailments. A juice made from Basil was used to ease pains in the eyes and ears, and it was also believed to cure dimness in the eyes. It was reported that in North Africa, the herb was used to alleviate the pain and poison of scorpion stings. This influenced contemporary medicinal thought in Britain, entrenching the popular belief that the herb was helpful against venomous stings and bites.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Basil (Green & Purple) - Bunch
Basil was a popular herb in early modern Britain, imagined to cure a number of ailments. A juice made from Basil was used to ease pains in the eyes and ears, and it was also believed to cure dimness in the eyes. It was reported that in North Africa, the herb was used to alleviate the pain and poison of scorpion stings. This influenced contemporary medicinal thought in Britain, entrenching the popular belief that the herb was helpful against venomous stings and bites.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Caraway seeds were a popular ingredient in cooking, and they were often mixed with warming spices like Cinnamon and Ginger to make cakes or gingerbread. Caraway seeds were also used in medicine, believed to aid digestion and provoke urine.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Caraway - Bunch
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Caraway seeds were a popular ingredient in cooking, and they were often mixed with warming spices like Cinnamon and Ginger to make cakes or gingerbread. Caraway seeds were also used in medicine, believed to aid digestion and provoke urine.
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In the early modern period, Chamomile was imagined to possess a number of medical qualities, often used as a cure-all to ease aches, pains, swellings and bruising. When brewed into a tea, it was used to cure colds and coughs, especially in children. Chamomile was sometimes added to baths to open pores and cleanse the skin.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Chamomile - Bunch
In the early modern period, Chamomile was imagined to possess a number of medical qualities, often used as a cure-all to ease aches, pains, swellings and bruising. When brewed into a tea, it was used to cure colds and coughs, especially in children. Chamomile was sometimes added to baths to open pores and cleanse the skin.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Chervil was used to ease the pains of a sore chest and throat or a hoarse voice, and it was imagined to cleanse and open the lungs. The herb was also believed to induce sleep by warming the stomach and easing stiches. Chervil was even used to induce menstruation.
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Chervil - Bunch
In the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Chervil was used to ease the pains of a sore chest and throat or a hoarse voice, and it was imagined to cleanse and open the lungs. The herb was also believed to induce sleep by warming the stomach and easing stiches. Chervil was even used to induce menstruation.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the early modern period, Chives were commonly used in cooking as a seasoning or garnish in soups and sauces. While Chives were frequently cited in recipes, some cautioned against over-use of the herb as it was imagined to create hot and harmful vapours which would hurt the eyes and brain and even cause bad dreams.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Chives - Bunch
In the early modern period, Chives were commonly used in cooking as a seasoning or garnish in soups and sauces. While Chives were frequently cited in recipes, some cautioned against over-use of the herb as it was imagined to create hot and harmful vapours which would hurt the eyes and brain and even cause bad dreams.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Dill
Mint was commonly used for a variety of medical purposes in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. When applied with salt to a wound, it was believed that Mint could heal the bite of a mad dog and it was similarly used to heal wasp and bee stings. Mint was often made into an infused water – mixed with a variety of other herbs – that was imagined to prevent the plague. Mint was even employed as a contraceptive.
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Garden Mint - Bunch
Mint was commonly used for a variety of medical purposes in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. When applied with salt to a wound, it was believed that Mint could heal the bite of a mad dog and it was similarly used to heal wasp and bee stings. Mint was often made into an infused water – mixed with a variety of other herbs – that was imagined to prevent the plague. Mint was even employed as a contraceptive.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
The culinary uses of Garlic in early modern Britain bear many similarities to its modern uses. It was primarily used to add flavour to dishes, particularly in pickling. Garlic was also very important in early modern medicine, including killing parasitic worms and easing stomach-ache. Garlic was seen as an antidote to cold poisons and venous bites, and so was often recommended as a preventative medicine against the plague.
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Garlic (Hexhamshire Organics 2024) - Each
The culinary uses of Garlic in early modern Britain bear many similarities to its modern uses. It was primarily used to add flavour to dishes, particularly in pickling. Garlic was also very important in early modern medicine, including killing parasitic worms and easing stomach-ache. Garlic was seen as an antidote to cold poisons and venous bites, and so was often recommended as a preventative medicine against the plague.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the early modern period, Chives were commonly used in cooking as a seasoning or garnish in soups and sauces. While Chives were frequently cited in recipes, some cautioned against over-use of the herb as it was imagined to create hot and harmful vapours which would hurt the eyes and brain and even cause bad dreams.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Garlic Chives - Bunch
In the early modern period, Chives were commonly used in cooking as a seasoning or garnish in soups and sauces. While Chives were frequently cited in recipes, some cautioned against over-use of the herb as it was imagined to create hot and harmful vapours which would hurt the eyes and brain and even cause bad dreams.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the early modern period, Lovage was imagined to be good for preserving and improving eyesight. Lovage also had a variety of other uses including inducing menstruation, helping digestion and belly-aches, and easing the bites of venomous animals.
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Lovage - Bunch
In the early modern period, Lovage was imagined to be good for preserving and improving eyesight. Lovage also had a variety of other uses including inducing menstruation, helping digestion and belly-aches, and easing the bites of venomous animals.
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Oregano was originally native to the Mediterranean, wild-grown in Spain, Italy and other regions. Also known as wild Marjoram, some species of this plant were found in England. It was used in the early modern period as an antidote against the bites and stings of venomous animals, but also against those who had been poisoned with Hemlock or Opium. Oregano was also believed to cure long-lasting coughs and to heal scabs and itches.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Oregano - Bunch
Oregano was originally native to the Mediterranean, wild-grown in Spain, Italy and other regions. Also known as wild Marjoram, some species of this plant were found in England. It was used in the early modern period as an antidote against the bites and stings of venomous animals, but also against those who had been poisoned with Hemlock or Opium. Oregano was also believed to cure long-lasting coughs and to heal scabs and itches.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Oxalis is part of the wider Sorrel family found widely in early modern Britain. It was often made into a syrup that was believed to cure heartburn, stomach-ache, tooth-ache, and fevers. It was also sometimes used in cooking; it was regularly paired with meats or eggs for its perceived cooling properties that aided digestion.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Oxalis - Bunch
Oxalis is part of the wider Sorrel family found widely in early modern Britain. It was often made into a syrup that was believed to cure heartburn, stomach-ache, tooth-ache, and fevers. It was also sometimes used in cooking; it was regularly paired with meats or eggs for its perceived cooling properties that aided digestion.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Mint was commonly used for a variety of medical purposes in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. When applied with salt to a wound, it was believed that Mint could heal the bite of a mad dog and it was similarly used to heal wasp and bee stings. Mint was often made into an infused water – mixed with a variety of other herbs – that was imagined to prevent the plague. Mint was even employed as a contraceptive.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Peppermint - Bunch
Mint was commonly used for a variety of medical purposes in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. When applied with salt to a wound, it was believed that Mint could heal the bite of a mad dog and it was similarly used to heal wasp and bee stings. Mint was often made into an infused water – mixed with a variety of other herbs – that was imagined to prevent the plague. Mint was even employed as a contraceptive.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Sage was not wild-grown in England, but by the early modern period it had become naturalised and was common in many country and kitchen gardens. In the Seventeenth and Eighteenth centuries, Sage was believed to be good for the brain; it was perceived to strengthen the memory and senses and to expel dangerous humours. During this period, Sage was also made into a drink with a mixture of other herbs and this concoction was believed to keep a man in good health.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Sage - Bunch
Sage was not wild-grown in England, but by the early modern period it had become naturalised and was common in many country and kitchen gardens. In the Seventeenth and Eighteenth centuries, Sage was believed to be good for the brain; it was perceived to strengthen the memory and senses and to expel dangerous humours. During this period, Sage was also made into a drink with a mixture of other herbs and this concoction was believed to keep a man in good health.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
In the early modern period, Salad Burnet was imagined as good for the eyes, and often used against swellings or infections. Salad Burnet was also imagined to stop bleeding and help heal wounds. The herb was eaten in salads as it was believed to comfort the heart and make one merry upon its consumption.
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Salad Burnet - Bunch
In the early modern period, Salad Burnet was imagined as good for the eyes, and often used against swellings or infections. Salad Burnet was also imagined to stop bleeding and help heal wounds. The herb was eaten in salads as it was believed to comfort the heart and make one merry upon its consumption.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Sorrel was often made into a syrup that was believed to cure heartburn, stomach-ache, tooth-ache, and fevers. Sorrel was also sometimes used in cooking; it was regularly paired with meats or eggs for its perceived cooling properties that aided digestion.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Sorrel - Bunch
Sorrel was often made into a syrup that was believed to cure heartburn, stomach-ache, tooth-ache, and fevers. Sorrel was also sometimes used in cooking; it was regularly paired with meats or eggs for its perceived cooling properties that aided digestion.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!
Sweet Cicely - Bunch
Thyme - Bunch
Fruit
Apples (Mixed Varieties) - 500g
Avocado
Bananas - 500g
Kiwi - Each
Lemon - Each
Mango - Each
Oranges - Each
Pears - 500g
Plums - 500g
Dairy
Dairy - Butter - 250g
Pork
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Strawberry Jam - 300ml
Strawberry Coulis - 300ml
1 x 300ml jar of Strawberry Jam and 1 x 300ml jar of Strawberry Coulis
Strawberry Jam & Coulis Offer
1 x 300ml jar of Strawberry Jam and 1 x 300ml jar of Strawberry Coulis
Ingredients: Tomatoes, Onion, Sugar, Wine Vinegar, Chillis, Garlic, Paprika, Ginger
All ingredients are organic
Red Tomato & Chilli Chutney - 300ml
Ingredients: Tomatoes, Onion, Sugar, Wine Vinegar, Chillis, Garlic, Paprika, Ginger
All ingredients are organic
Ingredients: Tomatoes, Onion, Sugar, Wine Vinegar, Chillis, Garlic, Paprika, Ginger
All ingredients are organic
Green Tomato & Chilli Chutney - 300ml
Ingredients: Tomatoes, Onion, Sugar, Wine Vinegar, Chillis, Garlic, Paprika, Ginger
All ingredients are organic
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