An onion is an onion, right? Wrong, actually. You would be forgiven for thinking that those small, tasty vegetables that are in the vast majority of our food can’t have that many subspecies – but actually there are a huge variety of onions. The Allium family has many different subspecies, …

Pickled shallots are a fantastic, and very easy thing to make. These small onions are sweeter than their standard cousins, and their size makes them ideal to fit into a jar with vinegar. They are delicious, nutritious, and very moreish – what could you love more about a pickled onion! …

Shallots are a great addition to any vegetable patch. Smaller, and considerably sweeter than the slightly harsh taste of a regular onion, they can be added to any dish as an onion substitute, or as part of the recipe in their own right. Shallots are a very rewarding crop to …