Episode 1502
The Soil Farm
When Sasha Marsh and Jock Pettitt noticed that 98 per cent of the island of Guernsey was reliant on imports for food, and those who did farm used small plots scattered over the island that were depleted from centuries of use they decided to set up The Soil Farm. At…
Episode 1502 Has Started Airing!
In Episode 1502 I visit a goat farm, a soil farm, and an honor vegetable stand on the island of Guernsey. Then I learn how to prepare the local iconic dish, the Bean Jar and finally make my own bean dish – a white bean soup with bread dumplings. Tune…
All Things Guernsey!
If you happen to be planning a trip to Guernsey, you’ll be in excellent hands if you reach out to Jo Ferguson at Visit Guernsey (@VisitGuernsey and https://www.visitguernsey.com), where you’ll find everything you need. You’d also have plenty of fun if you checked out Ant Ford Parker’s Tour Guernsey company (@TourGuernsey and https://tourguernsey.com) for a delightful guided trip…
White Bean Soup with Greens and Bread Dumplings
Servings: 4 2 large eggs 2 cups fresh white or whole wheat bread crumbs 2 ounces freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces chopped pancetta 1/2 cup medium chopped onion 1 cup medium diced carrot 1 ½ cups medium diced fennel…
Guernsey Bean Jar with Buttered Chard
Serves: 8 1 pound dried haricot beans 1 pound dried butter beans 2 pounds beef shin 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper 4 cups beef stock 1 beef bouillon cube dissolved in 2 cups water Soak the beans overnight in water. Place all…