28/05/2021 Quails – The Shocking truth about the unregulated UK Quail industry. Do you think that your Quail eggs come from Quail that have had a happy life? The shocking truth is that most of them are factory farmed in atrocious conditions. The vast majority of Quail are farmed intensively in barren battery cages or […]
16/02/2021 Steamy Saucy Sardines: The Shimmering Creatures of the Sea Shimmering its Scales on the Catwalk this week is the very Steamy Saucy Sardine. Sardines are a pint sized fish that grow no bigger than 25cm. That doesn’t stop them from playing a goliath role in marine ecosystems around the world from Peru to Philippines. […]
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 […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe 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 […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe We all know that getting outside is good for us and our families. But just how good? Perhaps, like me, some of your fondest childhood memories are set in the great outdoors. When I think back to the ‘golden days’ of my childhood, I remember the days spent roaming fields, […]
26/05/2021 Foraging Fairytales: Nettles – Love or Hate? Sign up to our mailing list here to receive seasonal recipes and foraging inspiration delivered straight to your inbox. Are nettles the marmite of the foraging world? Since the beginning of time, we have had a love-hate relationship with these amazing plants. Rubbing up against them with […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe 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”). My Grandad was born in Lahore, India as […]
Have you ever foraged for seaweed? Maybe you’ve thought about it, but not known quite where to start. I know the feeling. I was initially hesitant to forage seaweed. Despite their beauty (have you ever seen a kelp forest?), it’s easy to be put off by the dead clumps of seaweed that wash up on […]
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We are Banger & Balls, a UK food brand who cooks with seasonal and foraged ingredients. Thousands have followed and cooked our quick and easy seasonal recipes celebrating UK produce. People love it so much that we have been featured in The Sun, The Daily Mail, Newsweek, The I and The Metro and interviewed by […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Also known as: Bear’s Garlic, Gypsies Onions or Ramsons/Ramsins. When it comes to wild garlic, I just can’t get enough. Since first scouting it in March, I’ve spent many a walk lining my (now lightly fragranced) pockets with bushels of the stuff. Unfortunately, the season is coming to an end, […]
08/07/2022 Fabled Fennel – A gift from the Roman Empire Sit back as I take you through the history of time on the journey of Rhubarb as we undercover candlelit sheds and wartime treats. Read More 06/06/2022 Foraging and Seasonality: A Path to Survival With every passing day the way we live our lives is […]
Edible flowers are among the most beautiful thing you can place on your plate. Whether you’re decorating cakes or sprucing up salads, there’s a bloom for every occasion. From the beautifully floral wisteria to the perfectly peppery nasturtium, there’s a whole rainbow of petals to pick from. You’re most likely already eating flowers without realising- […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe 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 […]
