Strawberries & Cream

Strawberries & Cream Strawberries and cream are a classic combination that we all know and love and it seems to have been around forever! But where exactly did it originate from? History Historians believe that it was Thomas Wolsey, who was Lord Chancellor during the reign of King Henry VIII, that was the first person…

Celebrate Ceviche Day

Celebrate Ceviche Day Ceviche is fresh raw fish marinated or “cooked” in lime juice, most often with onion, tomatoes, coriander and salt.  It hails from the coastal regions of Central and South America, popular from Mexico down to Peru and beyond. There are many versions, and depending on where you are, it will take on the local…

Saute radish with spinach

Sauteed radishes with spinach Total time: 10 mins Serves 4 Radishes aren’t just for salads, try out this delicious radish and spinach dish. Buy ingredients Does not include oil or salt and pepper Recipe adapted from: Big Oven Ingredients 2 bunches radishes; trimmed and halved 1 red onion; sliced Olive oil 140G baby spinach 1/2…

a variety of sushi in a small boat like platter

Sushi Day

Happy International Sushi Day! You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy sushi, which is kind of the same thing.  In the last two decades, the traditional Japanese meal known as sushi has become a bit of a sensation. Often considered to be simply raw fish and thus snubbed by many people, the truth behind what sushi is, is…

International Falafel Day

International Falafel Day – 12 June 2022 Jump to Recipe Calling all fans of falafel! Deep-fried and composed of chickpeas or fava beans, this Middle Eastern food is often found wrapped up in a pita bread, or served with salad and sauces. No matter how this dish is served, falafel is a bit crunchy on…

World Food Safety Day

World Food Safety Day World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2022 will draw attention and mobilize action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and improve human health. Why improving food safety is important Food safety saves lives. It is not only a crucial component of food security, but it also plays a vital…