Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi Kohlrabi, also called German turnip or turnip cabbage, is a biennial vegetable, a low, stout cultivar of wild cabbage. It is a cultivar of the same species as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, and gai lan. It can be eaten raw or cooked. it’s great sliced into discs or…

beetroot

Beautiful Beetroot

Beautiful Beetroot Beetroot is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen as it can be used right across the menu; soups, starters, mains, puddings, cakes, and even drinks can use beetroot to add great flavour, texture and, of course, colour.   Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fibre, B9, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots and beetroot juice…

Marvellous Mushrooms

Marvellous Mushrooms You can’t go wrong with mushrooms. They’re fat-free, low-salt, low-calorie, and cholesterol-free. They’re also packed with fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Nutritional benefits vary depending on the type of mushroom but overall, they are a good source of nutrients. Mushrooms come in lots of different shapes, sizes, and colours. For many years they’ve been…

Grilled radicchio salad

Grilled radicchio salad Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 2-3 mins Serves 2 A sweet smoky salad tossed with cheese and drizzled with a quick vinaigrette. This can also be cooked on your barbecue. Ingredients 1 small head radicchio quartered lengthwise 4 tablepsoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar…

Small but Mighty…Micro Herbs

Small but Mighty… Micro Herbs Jump to recipes Micro herbs are just seedlings and are harvested well before they become mature plants. Studies show that younger versions of the plants, such as micro radish, can be more concentrated in important nutrients including vitamin C, beta carotene and vitamin K. Since micro herbs are harvested when…

The Sweet Taste of Wimbledon

The Sweet Taste of Wimbledon Strawberries and cream are synonymous with Wimbledon. Every year, tennis fans who visit the championships snack their way through a mountain-sized 2 million strawberries and 7000 litres of cream in a fortnight. That’s more than 190,000 portions in 14 days!  The normal British strawberry season is short and delicious and occurs at exactly the same time as the…