Kitchen – Bangers & Balls

16/03/2022

On the Catwalk: Luscious Leeks

Strutting its leaves on the catwalk this week is the Luscious Leek. Hippocrates thought they could cure nosebleeds and Moorfields Eye Hospital say they are good for your eyesight. Read on to find out who thought they could improve your singing voice and to try Duncans Poached Leeks with Dragoncello Sauce Recipe. Something special for […]

09/03/2022

Granny’s Wild Garlic Soda Bread: Tales of Springtime Nostalgia

Food plays such an important part in our life. Recipes are passed down from generation to generation which creates tradition, nostalgia and a sense of belonging. This is what we want to share with you through foraging. A memory that you and your children will always have and pass down to the next generation when […]

10/02/2022

The Joys of Spring: Sunny Daffodils, Prancing Poets and Cheesy Leek Scones

‘I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.’ I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, by William Wordsworth There’s that Spring feeling There’s just something […]

27/01/2022

Vegan Chocolate Orange Baked Oats

When it comes to my morning routine, I’m a creature of habit. In the cold winter months, I’ll reliably be found wrapped up on the balcony with a slice of marmite peanut butter toast and a large mug of coffee. To my mind, there was really nothing better. That is, until baked oats came along. […]

17/01/2022

Food: The Maker of Memories and a Foundation of Families

My fondest and earliest memories are the ones spent at my Grandma and Grandad’s house (known for years by me and my brother as “Grandma and Grandad with the chinchillas”, while my others were known as “Grandma and Grandad with the allotments”).

13/01/2022

Sprouts Aren’t Just For Christmas: Vegan Smashed Sprout Poppers with Spicy Miso Mayo

Many consider sprouts to be the Marmite of seasonal delicacies- you either love them or hate them. Well, it’s tough at the top. You won’t get there without collecting a few haters. We couldn’t love sprouts more. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also filled with nutrients to get you through the winter months. […]

24/12/2021

Rudolph’s Pickled Red Nosed Spiced Red Cabbage

It’s long been known that Spiced Red Cabbage is secretly Rudolph’s favourite food, but did you know that he prefers it with a subtle hint of juniper? He also loves how the fruity sharpness that comes with pickling cut’s so beautifully through your Christmas Dinner. Not to mention that this simple recipe can be done well in advance, saving loads of time and effort on the big day.

15/12/2021

5 Mouthwateringly Good Christmas Leftovers Recipes.

For me, the most important thing about Christmas is all the glorious grub. From the Christmas Day feast and all those tremendous trimmings, to Boxing day Breakfast, It’s the one time of year when I really get to indulge in loads of fabulous food. I don’t like to scrimp on either quality or quantity, so inevitably there are plenty of leftovers which would be an absolute crime to waste.

30/11/2021

Give Food Waste the Boot: Our 5 Easy Hacks for Fruit and Veg Scraps

Talking about food waste can be pretty rotten. But let’s not chuck the conversation too soon- luckily, the solution doesn’t have to be so glum! We’ve compiled 5 of our favourite culinary and creative uses for food scraps, to help your family give your food waste habit the sack. So how big is the problem? […]