Easy Peasy Who doesn’t love fresh or frozen peas with their dinner? Peas are known to have been eaten by humans for a staggeringly long time. The earliest reported archaeological evidence of their consumption is from a cave on what is now the border between Burma and Thailand and has been dated to almost 12,000…
Blueberries Fresh blueberries are a popular treat, they have a sweet flavour and they are succulent and nutritious (and classed as a superfood). Obviously, they are delicious on their own as a healthy snack or with other fruit and yoghurt but there are some scrumptious cakes and puddings worth indulging in too which have blueberries…
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…
What to make with your box contents w/c 7 July Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Recipes based on a medium seasonal box contents. Tempura battered courgettes with goats cheese dip and lavender honey Total time: 1 hour max Serves 2 A moreish snack which…
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 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 – 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,…
What to make with your box contents w/c 30 June Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Recipes based on a medium seasonal box contents. Roasted carrot and beetroot quiche with goats cheese Total time: 15 mins Serves 5 Easy roasted carrot and beetroot quiche recipe…
Taco salad – Eat Healthy For Less Time: 35 mins Serves 4 Mince beef is the classic, but if you’re looking for something lighter, mince chicken or turkey would be just as good. Looking to make this vegetarian? Sub out the meat for sliced mushrooms or your favourite plant-based ground meat alternative. Ingredients 1 lb.…
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…