Pasta & Rice

Pasta & Rice
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Recipes & Stories

The Art of Slowing Down

The Art of Slowing Down

October on the farm: apples in the store, mushrooms in the fields and why slowing down to eat with the season is one of the simplest ways to shape the countryside.

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How We Farm Our Christmas Turkeys

How We Farm Our Christmas Turkeys

A special Christmas turkey begins life long before December. Ours are reared slowly, naturally and traditionally at Orchard Farm in Devon, ranging across grassy pasture and amongst established cider apple orchards.

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Is Your Meat Really What It Claims to Be?

Is Your Meat Really What It Claims to Be?

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What's the Difference Between Grass-Fed and 100% Grass-Fed Beef?

What's the Difference Between Grass-Fed and 100% Grass-Fed Beef?

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The Cheapest Food Is Often the Most Expensive

The Cheapest Food Is Often the Most Expensive

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Why We Started Again

Why We Started Again

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A whole roast pork loin with crisp golden crackling, two slices carved, resting in an enamel tray of roasted carrots and parsnips

Roast Pork Loin with Root Vegetables

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Preserved Tomatoes

Preserved Tomatoes

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Smashed Cucumber with Halloumi & Tahini Dressing

Smashed Cucumber with Halloumi & Tahini Dressing

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Charred Courgettes with Mint, Whipped Ricotta & Nasturtiums

Charred Courgettes with Mint, Whipped Ricotta & Nasturtiums

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Speltotto Kedgeree with Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Kale

Speltotto Kedgeree with Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Kale

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Mussels with Saffron, Cream & Courgettes

Mussels with Saffron, Cream & Courgettes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is spelt pasta?
Pasta made from spelt, an ancient wheat grown long before modern varieties. Pastificio Carleschi's organic spelt pasta has a nuttier, deeper flavour than standard durum pasta and holds sauce beautifully.
Is spelt pasta gluten free?
No. Spelt is a wheat, so it contains gluten. Some people find older grains easier to digest, but if you are coeliac or gluten intolerant, spelt pasta is not for you.
What pasta shapes do you stock?
Pastificio Carleschi's organic spelt mezzi rigatoni, conchiglie and casarecce, plus a spelt and pea fusilli. Rigatoni for ragùs, conchiglie for catching sauce, casarecce for pesto and quick pan sauces.
What is IBIS rice?
Jasmine rice grown in Cambodia under a conservation scheme that pays farmers a premium for protecting the endangered giant ibis and its wetland habitat. We stock the white and brown long grain jasmine.
Which rice should I use for which dish?
Jasmine for anything fragrant, from curries to stir fries. Basmati, white or brown, for pilafs and everyday sides. Biona's brown risotto rice takes longer than a classic arborio but brings a proper nutty depth.
Does brown rice really take longer to cook?
Yes, roughly twice as long as white, because the bran layer is still on. That layer is also where the fibre and much of the flavour live, so for everyday cooking it repays the extra 20 minutes.