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The National Trust have a great list of fruit and vegetables for August. Heat-loving crops like tomatoes, cucumbers and chilies are in their prime now. Even aubergines and peppers, which are imported to the UK all year round, can be found growing in British greenhouses and veg gardens this month. Vegetables to harvest or buy include: AuberginesBeetrootBroccoliCabbageCauliflowerCarrotsCeleryChardCourgettes and summer squashCucumbers FennelFrench beansLettuce and other salad leavesPotatoesPeas and mangetoutPeppers and chiliesRunner beansTomatoesSpring onionsSweetcorn Fruit to harvest or buy include: BlackberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesPlumsEarly apple varieties such as ‘Discovery’ Source: National Trust
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Here is a list of some lovely fruit and vegetables in season for the month of July… Vegetables to harvest or buy BeetrootCabbageCarrotsCourgettes and summer squashCucumbersFennelFrench beansLettuce and other salad leaves New potatoesPeas and mangetoutRadishRunner beansTomatoesSpinachSpring onionsShallots Some delicious fruits to enjoy in July include… BlackberriesBlueberriesCherriesCurrants GooseberriesLoganberriesRaspberriesTayberries If you head over the National Trust Website they have lots of interesting things to read including Talking About New potatoes from Jersey or further afield appear on supermarket shelves very early in the year, but most British new potatoes, especially those grown at home, only come into their own now. Planted in…
Cheesy Tomato Biscuit Casserole is an indulgent, savory summer sensation in every bite. A filling lunch or a light meatless supper, this tomato bake casserole should be on every tomato fan’s must-try list. This post may contain affiliate links. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See my full Disclosure Policy for details.… Cheesy […]Cheesy Tomato Biscuit Casserole — 4 Sons ‘R’ Us — My Meals are on Wheels
Way up high in Manchester’s Beetham Tower, it is almost possible to indulge in Afternoon Tea……….in the clouds. With 47 floors this landmark skyscraper on Deannsgate is the highest building in Manchester. Comprising of 219 luxury apartments and 16 penthouse suites, the tower is also the tallest residential building in Europe. Floors 1 to 23 […]Afternoon Tea At Cloud Twenty Three ~ Manchester. — sunshine and celandines
serves 4 8 strips bacon2 tbsp maple syruppepper1 cup cream cheese⅓ cup chopped fresh chives1 tbsp rinsed and chopped capers1 tsp grated lemon zest4 …Avocado & Bacon Breakfast Bagels — You Gotta Make This
 Welsh cake – A traditional Welsh snack which is made from flour, sultanas, raisins and currants. French Fancy – A very British iced sponge cake topped with buttercream and fondant icing. Fat Rascal – A rough domed-shaped type of cake, similar to a scone, made with currants and candied peel. The Victoria sponge – was named after Queen Victoria who favoured a slice of sponge cake with her afternoon tea. Lemon Drizzle – A classic sponge cake made in many parts of England for Easter Sunday. Bakewell tart – Bakewell pudding (a puff pastry and almond paste delicacy) is…
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Cinnamon is a great addition to your diet as it lowers blood sugar levels. They suggest you only have one teaspoon to help lower your blood sugar level. Cinnamon is a popular spice, especially for baked goods and desserts. Aside from its distinctive aroma, cinnamon is believed to help lower the blood sugar level, making it suitable for obese patients who are at higher risk of diabetes. However, consumption should be limited to one teaspoon per day, as excessive amounts can result in liver problems. The website Livestrong says whether or not you take your coffee with cream and sugar, milk…
Homemade chocolate cake, homemade cream filling and homemade chocolate frosting. This post will consist of three recipes with one delicious cake, you will want to save this one! Recipe One: Make homemade chocolate cake in two 8″ or 9″ round cake pans, it’s OK to use a box mix. Click HERE for my cake recipe. […]Whipped Cream Chocolate Frosted Cake — In Dianes Kitchen
This giant cream tea scone cake is packed with jam, cream and juicy fresh British berries. Perfect for Summer Picnic, BBQ’s, Street Parties and the Jubilee Weekend… 63 more wordsGiant Cream Tea Scone Cake — Lavender and Lovage
For many people, lobster is one of those things that just seems completely out of reach. Most people talk about lobster being the dish that is best reserved for the Queen or the upper echelons of society, but the fact is that lobster is something that we should all have at least once. So how can we have a taste of the high life ourselves? Picking the Best Lobster If you don’t like the idea of dealing with a live lobster in a restaurant, you can easily buy lobster online. You can always purchase a fully cooked lobster tail or…
Many of us are watching our pennies at the moment with rising costs every day. They say that the average family wastes and throws away over £800 of food every year. But many of these scraps could be used for your meals. Every day 4.4 million potatoes go to waste in UK homes. Here are ten ways to prevent your food scraps from ending up in the dustbin. Some of your vegetable peelings including potatoes, carrots and parsnips are packed with fibre and full of antioxidants so instead of throwing them away, turn them into healthy crisps by spritzing with…
For many of us, we eat at least 3 times a day, or more if we include snacks. But you may be someone who eats less. You might never have breakfast as you just can’t eat early in the day. We are all different when it comes to food so you have to do what […]Food For Thought — Wellbeing with Relaxing Lavender