How did the confectionery industry come to dominate Halloween celebrations? Samhain (pronounced sah-win) is a Celtic festival which was held to mark the last day of harvest and happened around this time of year. It was marked by bonfires and feasting. As the days were getting shorter, it was also…
October veg is here! What can we expect to find in our shops and in our kitchens in the way of local and seasonal vegetables? Loads of October veg! It’s all good news for the next few months if, like me, you are a hearty soup fan. The last of…
This one pan meal is ever so easy to prepare and cook making the most of seasonal British veg. One pan cooking is a definite favourite of mine – limits the washing up! If you are cooking for more than two though, it might be best to cook the broccoli…