Bob Andrew

Jul 16, 2024 | wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk | Bob Andrew

When it comes to food, one fact that will ride out any of the latest fads and trends is that more fruit and veg in your diet can only be a good thing. The government target of five-a-day has entered common parlance and become a key step in raising awareness. The food writer Michael Pollen probably puts the best advice most succinctly when he says: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” But how to start the change?

Apr 16, 2024 | wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk | Bob Andrew

This week’s newsletter is by Bob Andrew, who has been one of our farm chefs for over 12 years. Bob creates the weekly recipes in your veg box, as well as for our website and social media.  When I started cooking for a living my relationship with veg was brutally transactional.

Dec 27, 2023 | wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk | Bob Andrew

A good friend of mine has been looking for work that befits his 30 years of experience as a restaurant chef. It has been a struggle, which was puzzling – until someone at the recruitment agency confided what the problem is. He is what they call a “fresh chef”. It turns out that his ability cook from scratch doesn’t mesh well with an increased reliance on pre-made and frozen food.

Sep 17, 2023 | wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk | Bob Andrew

For a birthday cake to celebrate five years of Wicked Leeks magazine, I investigated the possibility of using leeks in the mix, considering both savoury and sweet options. The former would be a bake rather than a cake, and the latter would just be unconscionable? However, true to form, we have included some veg here; sweet, earthy beetroot adds moisture and a whiff of worthiness. This recipe owes more than a passing nod to carrot cake, so feel free to use those instead.

Aug 20, 2023 | wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk | Bob Andrew

When it comes to food, one fact that will ride out any of the latest fads and trends is that more fruit and veg in your diet can only be a good thing. The government target of five-a-day has entered common parlance and has been a key step in raising awareness. The food writer Michael Pollen probably puts the best advice most succinctly when he says: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” But how to start the change?