Thoughts

Keith Floyd had serious rizz. That was my slightly drunken conclusion this last Thursday night. Everyone else had gone out and I was home alone. It had been a long day, and I really CBA to cook.So I cracked open a jar...

In our comunidad in Spain, there was a lovely young girl who lived up the road. She used to babysit our sons. Her name was Maria. She was from a truly wonderful family and her Mum was justifiably famous for her tortilla de patatas. Two weeks ago,...

I think that this brilliant cartoon from Private Eye kinda nails it. If you do too, then consider registering now for Early Access to our crowdfund. It’s your chance to invest* in our growing marketplace - for as little as...

Chef Ajay Kumar first caught my attention when he appeared on the brilliant Great British Menu. I was struck by his extraordinary attention to detail, his intricate chutneys and his truly beautiful Indo-Scots accent.So when Rachael and Jonny listed all...

A good stock is a magical thing, particularly in weather like this. It brings depth and richness to stews and soups, it’s the base for gravies, sauces and ramens, and a cup of it can chase away those winter blues. We should...

This week, my sourdough starter is 10 years old.  That's it above. Yes, I know. The kind of face only a father could love.  Anyway, I made it when we lived in Spain – nothing but flour, water and the...

This is a mince pie. I took a photo of it over Christmas. Why? Because it provoked in me what I can only describe as a Damascene moment. You see this mince pie, and lots of others like it, was made by my missus.Indeed,...

Agency. We all have more of it than we might think. That’s particularly true when it comes to the food that we eat and the impact that it can have on our health – and the health of our planet.And while it...

“It’s crazy to eat almonds from California,” Susana told me. It’s impossible to disagree. It was of course the Spanish who took almonds to California.But it was the Moors who took almonds to Susana’s native Spain where - for centuries - they...

Pork fillet.  So underrated. So exquisite.  Nick PS – remember that if you send a friend Wylde, you and they both get £15 off.PPS - don’t forget that our Christmas Market is open, for incredible food and incredible presents.

An old pal of mine was self flagellating recently.  Not literally, I hasten to add. But it was just as difficult to witness. The kvetching, the hand wringing, the twisting and the turning, the guilt so palpable as to be almost visible...

Are you frustrated with Britain’s food system? I was. And that frustration led to Wylde. If you'd like to know more, you might enjoy this. Since it was recorded, we've sent thousands more boxes of incredible produce to customers up and down the country.  The...