Steve on the Road

April 2011

The question I get asked the most, is where can I try Steve’s Leaves.  With that in mind, this year we have decided to get out and about attending events around the country with the launch of the Steve’s Leaves Salad Bar.

We have partnered with the Cole Henley Bar and Restaurant to compliment their posh barbeque food with some ruddy gorgeous salads.  You will be able to catch up with us right across the country including the East Anglian Game and Country Fair, the Royal Highland Show, various Ascot race meetings and perhaps my favourite, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

A few weeks back, I was very honoured to host a visit by HRH Prince Charles to one of our farms near Lisbon, Portugal.  This one grows tomatoes, where I was able to explain the fascinating life cycle of thousands of bumble bees we use to pollinate the tomatoes…..but I must say I would rather have been talking leaves.

With still more news of my travels, a visit to our farm in Spain by the Conservation Grade team who give us our Nature Friendly Farming status, has identified a big opportunity to support some very special wildlife – namely the Spur Thighed Tortoise, which is an endangered species.  These delightful creatures roam the dusty hillsides around our leaf farm – ever ready to grab a tasty leaf if the chance arises.  We are now working on a plan to ensure we protect the necessary habitat for them, so that our tasty leaves and the tortoise can co-exist in harmony. 

Back to the UK, and after the recent remarkably dry and mild weather we are already harvesting Pea Shoots from our Mullens farm in the Vale of Pewsey.  Bring on the summer.