Oct 26
Today is World Pumpkin Day. Across the pond in the States, pumpkins are a popular food, but I have rarely seen them eaten here. Carved pumpkin heads are appearing ever more frequently around Halloween time thanks to our Transatlantic cousins, but I suspect that much of the flesh goes in the bin, contributing to the …
Jul 07
Today, 7 July is World Chocolate Day. In honour of this, today’s post gives you a few fun facts about chocolate, takes a look at its potential effect on health, and signposts some guiltless chocolaty recipes to enjoy. In researching this article, I have discovered that there is a chocolate museum right here in London, …
Jun 16
At this time of year, asparagus is a welcome visitor to the vegetable market, heralding the arrival of summer and lazy days. This versatile veggie is all the more valuable for its short season; no sooner does it burst onto the vegetable stalls then it’s gone. Make the most of the rest of the season …
May 04
Here is a new feature for this Blog. In the first week of every month I will be showcasing a fresh seasonal ingredient, discussing its nutritional value and showing you ways to incorporate it into your life. This week I met the first apricots of the season on a market stall (the apricot season …
