Brilliant breakfast hacks It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we don’t always give it the love it deserves. It’s always difficult to think on your feet when you’ve just rolled of bed – do you (like many others) just reach for the toast as a quick option? …
What to make with your box – w/c 12 May 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. Tweak the recipes to make them your own…
An interview with Christophe Lacroix, Bistro Chef Based in the beautiful city of Bath, Bistro Chef is a proudly independent, family-run business founded by French chef Christophe Lacroix and his wife Magalie. Drawing on decades of experience as restaurateurs, the couple share a deep passion for authentic French cuisine. In 2022, they launched Bistro Chef’s…
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…
Championing Cheese Along with fruit and veg, we also love cheese. We’ve got a great selection with some great stories behind them too. Find out more and try out some of our suggested recipes for three of our office favourites. The Open Air Dairy Cheddar The Open Air Dairy was born out of friendship. Tom and…
What to make with your box contents w/c 5 May Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Recipes based on a medium seasonal box contents. Creamy garlic mushrooms Total time: 20 mins Serves 4 Juicy mushrooms in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce! So good you…
National Egg Month The egg is a brilliantly versatile protein powerhouse, containing 13 different essential nutrients in one tasty, affordable package. Its all-round goodness delivers a vast variety of benefits to people at every age and stage of life, all around the world. Improving brain function, supporting physical strength, aiding child growth – the egg…
National Strawberry Month Jump to Recipes May is National Strawberry month. Red, sweet and delicious, strawberries are a popular treat and with the New Forest Fruit Company we can eat them well into the Autumn. There’s lots you can make with strawberries – add them in a salad, make a pie or just eat them…
An interview with Tim Hillgarth, founder of the Saucerer Today, we’re talking with Tim Hillgarth, founder of The Saucerer — a brand inspired by his upbringing in a French-Italian home where pasta and homemade sauces were a way of life. Growing up, every meal was cooked from scratch, and Tim developed a love for simple,…
Light Spring Meals to Freshen Up Your Plate Spring is in the air – and in your veg box! 🌸 As the weather warms up and the days get longer, our tastebuds start craving meals that are lighter, brighter, and full of seasonal goodness. Think crunchy salads, zingy herbs, and colourful veggies that do double…