The Perfect Pear Pears hold their form and have such a distinctive texture and work so beautifully in so many dishes. Pears often get out-shined by apples which is not very fair as they are so versatile and perfect to cook with. Here’s some recipe inspiration to get you started (or check out our Pinterest board) and check out Emma’s video…
Wonderful Watermelons Watermelons are delicious, juicy, refreshing watermelons and are not just for the Summer months! Sweet and juicy, watermelon can do more than just refresh you. This versatile fruit will help you get a dose of vitamin A, B1, B5, B6 and C as well as antioxidants and fibre There are so many things…
What to make with your box – W/c 25th August Sometimes we all need some new ideas and inspiration of how to use the fruit and veg box contents so we’ve pulled together some recipes to help you use the contents of this week’s medium seasonal box. Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable & Tzatziki Pasta Prep time:…
National Potato Day National Potato Day is August 19, so if you like spuds, this one’s for you! Potatoes have been a popular food for centuries so it’s about time we recognise this versatile vegetable. Mashed, smashed, chipped, or covered in cheese, potatoes can be eaten with just about every meal — or as a…
Cupcake Day It’s no wonder we have a day to celebrate cupcakes because who doesn’t love them? It may be easy to grab a box of cupcakes off the supermarket shelf, but it’s super simple to make them at home. If you’re a beginner at home baking, see the basic vanilla and basic chocolate cupcake…
What to make with your box contents w/c 18 August Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Don’t forget to check out our last few blogs here on box contents use. Recipes are based on the contents of a medium seasonal box. Fresh savoy, onion and…
Courgette carbonara Cooks in: 20 mins Serves 6 Making your family with healthy dinners can be hard, especially when you need to stick to a budget! This carbonara recipe uses courgettes, which is a great way to add veggies to your meal as well as giving a delicious summery twist to an Italian classic! Ingredients…
Crop Update The weather forecast for both the UK and the Netherlands is looking more promising this week, with daytime temperatures expected to reach 25–28°C and night-time temperatures around 17–18°C. In the Netherlands, similar conditions are expected, with average daytime highs around 25°C and nights at approximately 17°C. More importantly, both countries are forecast to…
Afternoon Tea Week Afternoon Tea Week celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and is the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a cup of tea and some delicacies. This year’s Afternoon Tea Week will take place from 11th – 17th August and venues across the UK will run a selection…
What to make with your box contents w/c 11 August Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Don’t forget to check out our last few blogs here on box contents use. Recipes are based on the contents of a medium seasonal box. Vegetable stir fry Total…