Today's live session has now ended. Thanks for all your questions. Allegra will be back online on Wednesday November 14 at 3pm.
It's question time again and, in a slightly confessional way, I wanted to share how excited I'm feeling by this next part of our seasonal change: last week I had a spiritually enlightening time at the farmers' market where my heart was captured (again) by the new greens.
Much as I love the summer leaves and heads (rocket, lamb's lettuce, round lettuce - all the usual softies) it's the stronger ones, built to withstand the cold - bold in flavour, character and physique - that really turn me on.
On the raw side it's time to get excited by chickory, radicchio, watercress and other more robust leaves with bitter principles, and for the cooked side ... I am almostly pervertedly excited by the prospect of this year's curly kale, chards, sprouting broccoli, cima di rape, cavolo nero and, of course the Mighty Savoy. The difference in flavours, family varieties, kitchen treatment and of course appropriate usages are all to be encouraged, understood and appreciated, so indulge me please and see what I've got up my sleeve to help you love your new greens.
Post your culinary questions - about new greens or not - below and come back at 3pm for the live chat.
