British Fusion An exciting evolution of iconic dishes and worldly flavours makes British fusion a hot food trend to continue to watch this year! British fusion food blends international favourites with traditional classics, creating a limitless array of exciting recipes. The marriage of various cuisines with British staples opens doors to culinary innovation. Showcase local…
St George’s Day St George’s Day in England remembers St George, England’s patron saint (and the patron saint of farmers too!). The anniversary of his death, which is on April 23, is seen as England’s national day. St George was born sometime around the year 280 in what is now Turkey. He was a soldier…
Time for Tea? Celebrate with your friends On the 21st of April, it’s national Tea day! Did you know that tea is the world’s most-consumed drink, after water? It is believed that tea originated in northeast India, north Myanmar and southwest China, but the exact place where the plant first grew is not known. Tea…
What to make with your box contents w/c 22 April Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Easy Guacamole Total time: 10 mins Serves 6 This easy recipe sticks as close to authentic guacamole as possible. It calls for all fresh ingredients (no dried spices!) and…
Meet the Team – Fred Fred is our Operations Director, his role is to oversee the daily operations from picking to loading and deliveries. Read below to find out more about Fred… What energises you at work? Problem solving and the logistical side of the job What’s one thing that surprised you about working here?…
Baked Cod with Butter Beans – Eat Healthy for Less Time: 30 mins Serves 2 Flaky, pearly-white baked cod with a rosemary parmesan crust, served on a sweet tomato and butter bean sauce. It’s the perfect midweek meal! You can also add in chorizo if you want a bit of a spicy meaty kick too.…
What to make with your box contents w/c 15 April 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. Chicken with lemon and…
Help Stop Food Waste WRAP estimates that 70% of food waste comes from households (6.7 million tonnes), 16% from manufacturers, 12% from hospitality and food services and 2% from the retail industry. This total is enough to feed upwards of 30 million people a year, yet 8.4% million live in food poverty in the UK.…
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but when does it cross the line? In one hand, Emma, our Marketing Director is holding a real onion and in the other she is holding a plastic onion. At first glance you may not see the difference but peel back the layers and the…
Chef’s seasonal update April A commitment to using seasonal UK produce not only benefits the environment, it supports local businesses and also elevates your dishes with tastier, fresher produce. This edition includes an important crop update and explores our top picks of what is currently in season locally and in the UK. Give us…