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National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

November the 15th is national clean out your refrigerator day – this is a great idea in preparation for the upcoming festive holidays. With family gatherings ahead, room is needed for all the party favourites such as sausage rolls and Cadburys chocolate fingers. Then there’s the left overs the day after. All you really need is some warm soapy warm, sponge and disinfectant, easy right?! Start by emptying each shelf. Get rid of any out of date or food not using. Wipe away any food residue with a dry cloth…

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National Pasta Day

October the 17th is this years national pasta day, who doesn’t love pasta but did you know the following facts… There are over 350 types of pasta There is a shape of pasta for every sauce When cooking if you throw a piece against a wall/cupboard and it sticks, its ready to eat Pasta contains 6 of your essential 8 amino acids Most dried pasta is made from only 2 ingredients – semolina flour and water The 3 most popular types are – spaghetti, macaroni and penne Pasta originated from…

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It’s Getting Hot in Here!

Here comes the sun and its getting hot in here!    (How many of the 16 summer song titles can you spot in our blog?) The temperatures are rising and whilst the sun is shining in the UK. Too much sun exposure is dangerous, and the heat can be very uncomfortable for us all. Here are a few ways to keep cool this summer in our heatwave. STAY HYDRATED Staying hydrated is essential not just in the summer time but all year round. Being dehydrated can affect our energy levels…

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Frighteningly Good Halloween Celebrations

Happy Halloween! It’s that time of year when we get to dress up just for the sheer fun of it! But Halloween is not a modern holiday, it dates back over 2000 years ago.  When ancient Celts commemorated the end of the harvest season, between the fall equinox and the winter solstice by lighting bonfires, dancing and wearing masks to ward off spirits – sound familiar?   Over the years this evolved, (10th century) when Christianity adapted this celebration to All Saints Day on the 1st November, and the 2nd of…

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Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps aren’t just for Christmas, thin, crunchy and full of spice, they are easy to make and ideal for your biscuit treat. July the 1st is National Gingersnap day so it’s only right that this week’s recipe is dedicated to Gingersnaps! The main difference between gingersnaps and gingerbread is that gingersnaps are baked for longer, which is where the crisp “snap” come from. Gingersnaps are also cut into circles rather than all different shapes. Ingredients:  350g plain flour 175g soft brown sugar 100g butter 1 large free range egg 1…

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Blueberry & Honey Overnight Oats

Blueberry and Honey overnight oats is easy to make (less than 10 minutes in fact!) and a tasty way to start your day. Keeping your tummy fuller for longer they are high in fibre. With added ingredients such a fruit, honey, seeds and milk your breakfast is full of vitamins and minerals too. This recipe serves 1. Ingredients 40g blueberries 60g oats 2 tablespoons honey 60g milk 30g Greek yoghurt or Protein powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds This recipe can all be mixed in one bowl, then poured into your…

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National Frozen Food Day

Thanks to frozen food we never have to cook, food can be kept in the freezer for 3 months or longer. March the 6th is this year’s frozen food day. Why not celebrate with a cooked frozen meal in front of the telly? Frozen food may have been around for decades, but it wasn’t until after the creation of the microwave in the 1940’s that heating frozen foods became much easier. Today you will see aisles of frozen foods in grocery stores from different brands with many dietary habits and…

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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a perfect go-to, make-ahead breakfast ideal for busy mornings.  They are healthy and full of natural filling power. Making oats the night before is like cooking them, by soaking the oats you are breaking down the starch and reducing the natural phytic acid, helping your body utilize the oat’s nutrients more efficiently. Carrot cake overnight oats is easy to make and full of flavour. The preparation time is only 10 minutes and there is no cooking involved. This recipe serves 1 but can easily be altered for…

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Garlic Mushrooms in Butter

Garlic mushrooms in butter are full of flavours and make a great side dish, especially with meat or served with bread. If you are a garlic lover the combination of garlic and butter never gets old, making this dish perfect for you. You can make this delicious dish in as little as 15 minutes and serves 2 people. Making minimal mess this dish requires just one pan. For best results serve straight away. Ingredients 1 pound of mushrooms 4 tablespoons butter 1 sprig of thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme…

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Chicken and Mushroom Pie

Chicken and mushroom pie is a British traditional dish, popular throughout the whole year, especially during the winter months, acting as comfort food keeping you warm. Chicken and mushroom pie tends to be rich and creamy with lots of flavour, made from puff pastry. Best eaten on the day of baking, although leftovers can be store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, reheating in a microwave. Ingredients 350g Cooked Chicken 25g Butter 1 Large Onion Chopped 150g Mushroom Sliced 25g Flour 150ml Chicken Stock…

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