fresh quality always at the co-op.

Fresh, quality, always. With more of us mindful of getting that all important 5-a-day, it’s fantastic news that the Co-op are pledging to cut their prices on fresh produce. The key is to provide fresh fruit and vegetables daily, that are both fab quality and at a much more competitive price. 

They’ll also be an extra special “Fresh 3” that are especially low in price; this week being lettuce, cucumber and carrots. 39p for a cucumber? Not bad, eh. Plus with a Co-op in every postcode (yes every postcode – I did not know this!) they’ll also be that extra little bit of convenience. Whilst I do love a farmer’s market, they just aren’t open as often as I need for a weekly or daily shop. I went along to the Cropwell Bishop store in Nottinghamshire to check out the produce and see what tasty meal I could rustle up with this week’s deals…

ribeye steak salad with balsamic dressing.

this was a really quick and tasty lunch i made at the weekend; ribeye steak cooked rare with spinach, rocket and balsamic dressing. 

in a grill house once, i was told that ribeye tastes better cooked medium as it melts the fat throughout the meat and gives a marble effect. however, i'm too much of a vampire for that and i never pick very fatty steaks. my favourite way is to get the pan as hot hot hot as it'll go and blast the steak two minutes each side, only turning once and browning the edges to finish. 

then, slice it up. place on the salad. drizzle the balsamic. and devour.