Traditionally, Pancake Day – or Shrove Tuesday as it’s also called – provided a way for people to clear out their cupboards before the abstinence of Lent. You could join in one of the pancake races going on around the country, or you might like to stay at home and try out our pancake recipe with one of our top fillings! […] more
Valentines Day gives us an opportunity to play and to have fun at a time which can often seem a long wait for the real warmth of Spring, writes Emma Tyer. It is a festival for lovers but can also be a celebration of love, love for friends and family, home and garden. We like to spring clean the house, and then decorate it with a chain of hearts, and enjoy a Valentine’s tea, with home made heart shaped biscuits. […] more
...and other nutrition secrets! With a chill in the air and the Winter months ahead, the foods you eat this season will be critical in ensuring you maintain your healthy glow, explains Emma Hellewell. One of the most crucial ways to strengthen your body and lift your spirits throughout the Winter months is with the food you eat. Find out how you can optimise your health today. […] more
Our woodlands and hedgerows are full of wild foods, yet many of us know little of this rich natural bounty besides the seasonal blackberry hunt. The plants that we consider weeds today were enjoyed by our ancestors as part of their regular diet and for good reason, as these wild plants are often richer in nutrients than their cultivated counterparts. […] more
Courgettes are at their best right now, and these recipes offer some interesting and delicious new ways to make use of them in the kitchen from the fabulous teatime treat - courgette bread to a summer barbeque favourite. […] more
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