Back to School lunchbox planning: Tips and hints for busy parents With schools heading back, parents everywhere are faced with the challenge of packing nutritious, appealing and easy-to-make lunches for their children. With some thoughtful planning, batch cooking, and a little creativity, you can ensure your child’s lunches are nutritious, varied and enjoyable. Remember, the…
What to make with your box contents w/c 1 September We are starting to see the boxes fill with autumnal harvest treats, from squash to cauliflower and savoy cabbage. We hope that you enjoy the recipes we’ve shared and don’t forget to share your own on our Facebook. Halloumi stuffed peppers Total time: 1 hour…
Apples, Pears and Autumn Fruits As we head towards Autumn there is a feast of riches when it comes to fresh produce. September marks the end of summer berries but there are still plenty of delicious fruits coming into season. We have put together some recipes which celebrate the seasonal fruits. Let us know on…
The Perfect Pear Pears often get side-lined by their more celebrated cousin – the apple – but that’s a real shame. With their ability to hold their shape, delightfully distinctive texture, and remarkable versatility in both sweet and savoury dishes, pears are culinary gems waiting to be rediscovered. From elegant tarts and cosy crumbles to…
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…