Pumpkins are grown in this country primarily for celebrating Halloween and the majority are not eaten. I would like to change that! Pumpkins store well, they are full of fibre, really high in Vitamin A (beta-carotene, like carrots) and also contain vitamin C and potassium. The seeds are also nutritious and contain antioxidants, numerous vitamins … Read more
Top tips and budget friendly meal ideas for cooking on holiday
I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has joined in with Zoom cook alongs over lockdown. About 50 sessions in total so far! I have enjoyed watching everyone busy in the kitchen growing in confidence. Great to be able to connect families, friends and work colleagues through cooking and make … Read more
Seasonal fruit and vegetables is one of the best ways to have a varied diet. If you are growing your own produce, this is the time of year you tend to get gluts! Jam and cordials are the obvious choice for summer fruits. If you don’t have time to make them pop the fruit in … Read more
LEARN T0 COOK ONLINE – LIVE Live group online cooking lessons will take place on Monday evenings at 5pm and replace the regular classes at St Chad’s in Bishop’s Tachbrook during lockdown. Online lessons are interactive, with plenty of time for discussion. Recipes and registration links to Zoom are sent beforehand so you are ready … Read more
FREE DAYTIME ONLINE LESSONS Over the last few weeks the online daytime free basic cooking sessions have proved very popular with individuals in isolation and families alike. Get Cooking! provides a unique experience where you can join in with other people cooking while at home. The lessons are at 12pm on a Monday and Friday … Read more
Yes you can really eat dandelions! They are versatile, nutritious and readily available! Spring is the ideal time to make a tasty vinegar to be used in summer salads. Here are a few ideas what you can make with this common weed! HOME MADE DANDELION APPLE CIDER VINEGAR To make homemade dandelion apple cider vinegar … Read more
Dairy free milk is very simple to make at home. The cheapest and quickest milk to make is oat milk, which I demonstrate in the following video. Many people have asked me how to make dairy free milk due to limited stock on the shelves since the Corona Virus outbreak. I hope this helps people … Read more
