Japanese Cuisine

Japanese Cuisine Japanese cuisine encompasses the regional and traditional foods of Japan, which have developed through centuries of political, economic, and social changes. The traditional cuisine of Japan (Japanese: washoku) is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and…

Summer Squash

Summer Squash Although we tend to associate the squash with Autumn they are being harvested now – Summer squash produces fruit for several months, from mid-summer onwards, sometimes right up to the first frost. Why not add one to your next box and try out some of these recipes. Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad Time:…

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi Kohlrabi, also called German turnip or turnip cabbage, is a biennial vegetable, a low, stout cultivar of wild cabbage. It is a cultivar of the same species as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, and gai lan. It can be eaten raw or cooked. it’s great sliced into discs or…

Marvellous Mushrooms

Marvellous Mushrooms You can’t go wrong with mushrooms. They’re fat-free, low-salt, low-calorie, and cholesterol-free. They’re also packed with fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Nutritional benefits vary depending on the type of mushroom but overall, they are a good source of nutrients. Mushrooms come in lots of different shapes, sizes, and colours. For many years they’ve been…

Great British Pea Week

Great British Pea Week Great British Pea Week aims to increase awareness and understanding of the provenance and heritage of peas, giving British consumers a reason to celebrate the little green nutritional wonders during harvesting time. Great British Pea Week was launched by the Yes Peas! campaign to recognise the industry-wide effort made by experts…

Camping Culinary Treats

Camping Culinary Treats Jump to Recipes With only a few weeks left of school holidays are you ready to escape and reconnect with nature and head out to enjoy a bit of camping.  Get creative too with some campfire cooking – we’ve put together some suggestions of where to go, what to take and some…