Mar 5th, 2012
Each January, the Pagan tradition of Wassailing brings a great opportunity to get outdoors, share some merryment and sample orchard produce! The annual event at the Middle Farm in Sussex, provides a great opportunity to take part in the tradition and enjoy tasty treats! The English tradition of Wassailling in the orchard aims to wake [...]
Feb 17th, 2011
Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s Fish Fight campaign highlights a shocking truth that about half the fish caught in the North Sea catch is thrown back dead - part driven by EU quotas and part by the UK’s preference to eat just three fish species. The solution is two-fold; change the quota system and change UK eating habits. [...]
Dec 27th, 2010
Chestnuts are piled high on the fruit and veg stands of supermarkets in the run up to Christmas. They have an association with Christmas fayre and are surprisingly simple to transform into a great home made stuffing. It’s true they can be a bit fiddly to peel, but worth it for a special meal. I’m [...]