A miniature variety of beetroot the size of a ping pong ball.
Alcoholic proof is a measure of how much ethanol is in an alcoholic beverage, and is approximately twice the percentage of alcohol by volume.
A safeguard introduced by the EU which specifies that certain methods of production must be complied with. Blue Stilton has been awarded PDO status and, as such, no other cheese masquerading as a Stilton but using less stringent methods may take the name.
A safeguard (PGI) introduced by the EU which specifies that certain regions have their produce protected so that no produce from another place may be named after it. Such foods include Scottish beef and Devon clotted cream.
Provence is a region of the south of France famous for its ratatouille, bouillabaisse and Niçoise stuffed breads. The wines are many and various but with few very high quality wines. The grapes are predominantly Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet for red while the whites are made from Rolle, Semillon and Clairette.
This indeterminate, potato-leafed, heirloom variety of beefsteak tomato produces large, dark pink to purple fruit which mature quite early and have a delicious flavour in mid-season.
