Cherry Delight One of the many delights of the summer, cherries are much loved for their succulent texture, flavour and gorgeous good looks. The juicy flesh can be sweet or sour, depending on which of the hundreds of varieties they are. Sweet cherries are generally eaten as is whereas sour cherries are used in cooking.…
Summer Lunchbox Ideas for Work If you don’t have the luxury of a staff canteen or are near to somewhere you can pick up a tasty lunch then a packed lunch is essential. Bored of the same old sandwiches why not give one of these ideas a go. Mediterranean Quinoa & Vegetable Bowls Prep time:…
What to make with your box contents w/c 14 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. Creamy tomato risotto Total time: 35 mins Serves 4 A budget rice dish flavoured with rosemary, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes.…
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,…