Top tips for making the most of pumpkins

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The autumn months are synonymous with thoughts of warming soups and cosy evenings by the fire and of course Halloween and Bonfire night. In most supermarkets and grocers there will inevitably be a selection of brightly coloured pumpkins on display for people to carve or use for a delicious autumn dish. Pumpkins can be used …

Planning a summer picnic?

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As the weather improves and we spend more time outdoors our thoughts turn to outdoor dining. This may be a barbeque with family and friends or a celebration buffet on the lawn whatever the occasion a summer picnic never fails to please. When planning a picnic for a small group of people it is important …

How to cut down on those starchy carbs

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When trying to improve our diet, either for weight loss or to just generally be a bit more healthy, cutting down on carb-filled starchy food products can be a great place to start. Carbohydrates are the part of our diet that gives us that ‘full’ feeling and as such many people find carbs to form …

Clean eating for the new year

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New year often is the perfect time to set new goals and habits that you want to try and stick to throughout the next 12 months or longer. Diets and eating habits is often one of the things many people set resolutions on but how easy is it to clean up your eating habits and …

Preparing food for Christmas day

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Christmas day is not too far ahead and you may want to start preparing before the day itself to ensure that it is as stress free as possible. Some preparation may have to be done on the day but peeling the veg and stuffing the turkey can all be done the day before. If you …