Healthy Vegan - Black Radish Tart and Others Things In My Kitchen

Lat month I went on holiday to Marseille, South of France.  I would like to say I came back with loads of kitchen and edible goodies, but the fact is that I did not.  I picked up some sweets for the nephews and nieces and some little gifts for a handful of colleagues at work,; and for myself I brought home a Radis Noir d'Provence.
Yes, you read right a Black Radish from Provence!.  It was tremendous. 
  A garlic grater.  I picked up two, one for my colleague at work. 
Something completely new for me - Clearspring Noodle Broth. 
Apple and Thyme Jelly  - I've had this savoury jelly in the cupboard for a very very long time, and still don't know what to do with it, but its pretty to look at - the colour and the way the thyme is suspended in the jelly.



Korean Gochujang Sauce and Mama Sita's Achiote.  I've used Achiote seeds and more recently Achiote Paste recently for a Mexican Style dish, but it was nice to find some powder. 
I have to admit I picked up these Sweet'n'Sour Mango Chutney crisps mostly for the packaging, but I don't fall for gimmicks like this that often, so its unusual for me.  Looking forward to bursting opening the packet at the weekend.
I've been seeing Great Food products about quite a lot lately, and finally plucked for the Aromatic Moroccan Koftas.  I do often make my own veggie meatballs, but with working days bringing me home late and later these days, its nice to have something in the fridge to make a meal around. I will give you my verdict once we've tucked in, which will be really soon.
I really enjoyed the vegan Black Pudding and Sweet Potato Galette a couple of months back, so when I went to Cardiff I just had to get some more for my fridge in readiness for when I wanted something with a bit more bite and texture. 
More vegetarian/vegan Dandies marshmallows for the season.  They are a import and a little pricey, but I make them last. 
I picked up these four lunch tubs with knife and fork still in its sealed packaging for a bargain price of £1.99.  I am going to pack D his pasta salad in the pink one tomorrow.   
I love the box that encases The Sprouter.  I am hoping to get back into sprouting beans again.  I just need to get some sprouting legumes, beans and seeds - any suggestions welcome - including microgreens.
Oh and in case, you were wondering what happened the Black Radish - thinly sliced it looks like truffles - I made a Black Radish tart infused with fenugreek and sweet onion. I am linking this post with  Celia from Fig and Lime Cordial  who every month  hosts In My Kitchen.  

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