It was kind of embarrassing. I've just been at a trade show where a fruit importer thrust a nectarine at me, sure that he was about to prove his point that out of season here, was in season somewhere and that the quality of this imported nectarine would impress me.
Food Report: Respecting the locals
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On the orchard.
Viva food editor Nici Wickes pays tribute to hard-working orchardists.
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I want to bring you my thoughts in this food report - randomly, passionately, hopefully informatively - so that we can start the conversation about food. Our food. What we grow, cook, eat, buy. What we choose to put into our precious bodies. Day after day. Let me know what you're thinking about food, below.
- VIVA
* Look out for Viva food editor Nici Wickes weekly report every Friday.