A versatile and tasty method! If you’ve ever grown aubergines, you’ll know they have a habit of all ripening at once! After months of patiently watering, feeding and waiting, you’re suddenly wondering what to do with a kitchen full of glossy purple vegetables. Whether they’ve come from your greenhouse, your garden, the allotment or the local supermarket, this is one…
Enjoy the taste of fresh summer! I love discovering food days that give us another reason to celebrate seasonal produce, and this week it’s all about summer fruit! Did you know that tomorrow (Thursday 16th July) is National Cherry Day! If ever you needed an excuse to buy cherries, use this chance to celebrate this delicious summer fruit. Cherries have…
Simple but effective! Hello! I hope you are all having a fabulous week and a great start to December! Whether you are joining in with all the seasonal festivities or not this month, I am sure you can enjoy all the different foods that this month brings! Likely you have seen parsnips, brussels sprouts, satsumas, cranberries and a whole plethora…
Hot & Tasty Breakfast! Well, Autumn definitely arrived on time this year! We went from blue sunny skies and 25° to a night-time temperature of 7° overnight. I was almost, that is ‘almost’ tempted to put the heating on… but it is, after all, still only September. So, potatoes are back on the menu (not that they ever really left!)…
Your new go-to midweek meal Well… I did say the weather wouldn’t last until the Bank Holiday, after that sudden glorious weather! We’ve now plunged right back into chilly temperatures – from 27°c down to 11°c, and even as low as 4°c overnight here! I hope you managed to enjoy a bit of sunshine while it lasted. This week has…
A healthier way to enjoy the seasonal classics This weekend (18th to 21st April 2025) sees the long-awaited bank holiday Easter weekend. A time for relaxation, indulgence, and of course, a few extra treats. Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, it’s hard to avoid all the hot cross buns! Not to mention chocolate eggs popping up everywhere this time of…
The Power of Pumpkin Seeds: Nutritional Benefits and Delicious Uses Recently, I’ve been looking for easy ways to boost nutrition without complicating my meals. With spring in full swing and lighter eating in focus, I wanted something simple, crunchy, and packed with goodness. That’s why pumpkin seeds have caught my attention! Seeds are small but mighty, offering a fantastic balance…
Easy one-pot meal As the colder weather makes a re-appearance here in the UK, there’s nothing better than something warm and comforting to tuck into. This easy to prepare dish is just the thing for chilly evenings when you need something fuss-free and satisfying. You can make it just like last week’s slow cooker recipe or pop it in the…
Bean & Veg medley! Though the days are getting longer and the first signs of spring are starting to appear, those frosty mornings are a reminder that winter isn’t quite over. The promise of warmer weather is tempting us back into the garden – whether it’s planting bulbs, sowing seeds in the greenhouse, or just going for a long walk…
