Courgettes

Courgettes Courgettes are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They’re a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, potassium, carotenoids, magnesium and manganese. They also contain small amounts of zinc, iron and calcium. They’re also rich in fibre and water, so contribute to healthy digestion. How about trying some of these tasty…

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…

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…

National Cream Tea Day

National Cream Tea Day – 27 June A much loved British tradition, cream tea has been enjoyed by the nation since 1662.   The cream tea tradition flourished in the Westcountry following the tourism boom in the 1850s, brought on by the opening of the railway. Visitors bustled south looking to relax and indulge, and hotels,…

Raspberry Delights

Raspberry Delights Did you know that raspberries are ranked as one of the top 10 antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables? Raspberries are, without a doubt, tasty fruits; they are delicious on their own or can be eaten with yogurt, baked into pies, desserts, jams, cakes, and other foods. The interesting thing about raspberries, though, is that…