Mediterranean dining The benefits of the way Mediterranean families dine and eat have long been spoken by chefs, nutritionists and those lucky enough to live in such a location. High in vegetables, fish and unsaturated fats the food has long been linked with good health. “A healthy diet isn’t just about what we eat but…
Tomato, peach and basil salad Total Time: 10 mins Serves: 4 Try out this delicious twist on a salad using in season peaches (or nectarines). Recipe adapted from Good Housekeeping 75 calories per portion Ingredients 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp red wine vinegar Salt and pepper 450g. tomatoes 450g peaches or nectarines 2 tbsp.…
What to make with your box contents w/c 3 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. Peach and plum salad Total time: 15 mins Serves 4-6 Red wine vinegar balances the sweetness of ripe fruit, while coriander…
Courgette Ravioli Time: 1 hr 5 mins Serves 4 This courgette ravioli is a healthier twist on the Italian classic using courgettes rather than pasta. Stuffed with a ricotta filling and topped with tomato sauce you won’t even miss the pasta! Let us know if you have a go at this dish and tag us…
Barbecued Peaches with ice cream Time: 15 mins Serves 4 Delicious dessert We often overlook creating puddings on the barbecue. These barbecued peaches drizzled with a brown sugar glaze and served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream are really easy to make but pack a punch of flavour. Ingredients 55g brown sugar 2…
What to make with your box contents w/c 26 June Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Beetroot and lemon humus with crispbreads Prep time: 25 mins Serves 4-6 Crispbreads are so simple to make, and perfect for picnics, as they’re easy to transport and work…
What to make with your box contents w/c 19 June Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Kale smoothie Prep time: 5 mins Serves 2 Give yourself a dose of vitamin C in the morning with this vegan green smoothie. Along with kale and avocado, there’s a hit of…
Fabulous Fennel Fennel is a Mediterranean vegetable that is now popular all over the world. It has a pale bulb and long green stalks and can grow almost anywhere. All parts of the fennel plant, including the bulb, stalk, leaves, and seeds, are edible. Play around with this delicate but versatile aniseed-flavoured bulb. Low in…
Cracking Carrots Carrots are a root vegetable that comes in many colours and shapes. Orange carrots were first developed in Central Europe around the 15th or 16th century. Other colours include purple, yellow, red and white and they all slightly vary in taste and can add a brilliant pop of colour to any dish. Purple…
World Gin Day – 10 June 2022 World Gin Day it’s a day for everyone and anyone (over the legal drinking age of course…!) to celebrate and enjoy gin! Whether you’re already a fan of the juniper spirit or looking for an intro, World Gin Day is the perfect opportunity to get involved. To celebrate…