Rhubarb Rhubarb – delicious in pies, puddings and other tart desserts, rhubarb is also an excellent addition to preserves, sauces and jams and works really well with pork too. It’s low in cholesterol and sodium, keeps the body cleansed and offers a good source of dietary fibre, vitamins C and K, calcium, potassium and more.…
International Picnic Day – 18 June Jump to Recipe International Picnic Day is a chance to eat out in the open air with friends or family. so grab your blankets and baskets and get out in the great outdoors for a good old fashioned picnic. We have everything you need to make it a great…
“I love the freshness and local emphasis of 5adaybox”- Linda Meet our first customer champion – Linda Meet Linda, our first 5adaybox Customer Champion who is based in the beautiful village of Stanton St Bernard. A writer, publishers’ reader and now happily retired, Linda fills her days with words, creativity and good food – often…
What to make with your box contents w/c 16 June Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Recipes based on a medium seasonal box contents. Mediterranean baked sweet potatoes Total time: 25 mins Serves 2 Simple, 30-minute baked sweet potatoes topped with roasted chickpeas, a simple…
National Fish & Chip Day – 6 June Rich, delicious, flavourful, and utterly satisfying is the best way to describe fish and chips! Fish and Chip Day commemorates this national meal of the working class throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. And while its roots may lay on Britannia’s foggy shores, there are few places in the…
What to make with your box contents w/c 9 June Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard and reduce quantities where needed. Don’t forget to take a picture of some of your culinary creations and share them with us. One pot pasta with spinach and tomatoes…
Crop Update – week 23 UK and Continental Europe are experiencing cooler, unsettled weather with some rain. UK production is starting on several lines, though volumes remain limited. Temperatures across Spain and Morocco remain warm and stable, supporting good crop growth = availability is tapering off on some products. Dutch and Belgian crops are performing…
Leeks Leeks, with their subtle sweetness and delicate flavour, are a quintessential ingredient in British cuisine. Often overshadowed by their allium relatives, onions and garlic, leeks bring a unique charm to a variety of dishes. Let’s embark on a delightful journey to explore the wonders of leeks and discover some delicious recipes that showcase this…
Chef’s Seasonal Scoop June 2025 View our June Chef’s Seasonal Scoop leaflet here which will also be in your orders next week.
British Tomato Fortnight British tomato fortnight celebrates the moment when British tomatoes are at their best. They are one of the most versatile things to cook with too. Tomatoes are one of the secret weapons for health and healing, packed full of nutrients, they are great immune system boosters, help keep your skin, teeth and…