National slow cooker month

National slow cooker month January is National Slow Cooker Month, the perfect time to dust off this handy kitchen gadget and embrace its potential for creating hearty, comforting meals. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent juggling schedules, or simply someone who loves delicious, fuss-free cooking, the slow cooker is a must-have. This versatile appliance…

rhubarb and ginger cake

Rhubarb

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.…

Crop Update 13 January 2025

Crop Update The colder weather is not only impacting crop volumes, as some products are more affected than others, but also influencing quality, which varies depending on the specific produce. In the UK and much of mainland Europe it will continue to experience cold weather. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover between 5–8°C, with overnight…