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Last broadcast on Mon, 9 May 2011, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).
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Investigating every aspect of the food we eat. Presented by Sheila Dillon. Produced by Rebecca Moore.
Mignonette strawberries at Otter Farm
Mark Diacono, Martin Crawford and Sheila Dillon with the Carolina allspice plant
Caroline allspice
Himalayan rhubarb
Bamboo & good King Henry stir fry
Harvest bamboo shoots 25-30cm long. Cut down the centre and peel off tough outer leaves. Steam remaining centres of shoots for 10 minutes to remove bitterness.
Heat oil in pan (wok ideal). Add bamboo shoots and several handfuls of Good King Henry, also 2-3 tablespoons young green sweet cicily seeds and pinch of salt.
Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, then serve.
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Sun 8 May 201112:32
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Mon 9 May 201116:00
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