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DELICIOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO ENJOY DURING JULY
Here is a list of some lovely fruit and vegetables in season for the month of July… Vegetables to harvest or buy Some delicious fruits to enjoy in July include… If you head over the […]
HOW TO CELEBRATE WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY 7th JULY, 2023
It’s a day dedicated to celebrating all things chocolate, from the rich history and cultural significance of the treat to the many health benefits and delicious flavours it has to offer. Whether you’re a die-hard […]
SOME MORE COOKING TIPS
Just in case you’re planning to do a little cooking in this hot weather… To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes or do it the easy way […]
ENJOY NATIONAL PICNIC WEEK 17th-25th JUNE
National Picnic Week takes place this June across the UK, so grab your blankets and baskets out of the cupboards and get out to the great outdoors for a good old fashioned picnic. National Picnic […]
BRITISH TOMATO FORTNIGHT FROM 29 May – 11 June 2023
British Tomato writes that World events mean that British tomatoes and other homegrown produce are more important than ever. But this year, with one thing and another, many fruit and veg growers across the UK […]
COOKING: SHOULD YOU USE OIL, BUTTER OR MARGARINE? – GENERAL HEALTH MAGAZINE
Cooking can be a tricky business, especially when it comes to deciding which type of fat to use. Should you use oil, butter or margarine? All of these fats have different properties that can affect […]
A BIT OF COFFEE TRIVIA
The word espresso comes from Italian and means “expressed” or “forced out”. Espresso is made by forcing very hot water under high pressure through finely ground, compacted coffee. Coffee beans grow on a bush. They […]
SOFT PRETZELS & CHEESE SAUCE – MY MEALS ON WHEELS
So I know that I don’t post a lot of snacks, but here is a great one for any lazy Saturday afternoon. Or the upcoming big game day! What is your favorite finger food? Give […]
NATIONAL ASPARAGUS DAY 23RD APRIL…
National Asparagus Day is on 23rd April for all asparagus lovers to enjoy lots of different recipes which include asparagus. The website British Asparagus are counting down the days to 23rd April. Their site is […]
WHERE DID THE EASTER BUNNY ORIGINATE FROM?…
The Easter bunny, was reportedly introduced to America by the German immigrants who brought over their stories of an egg-laying hare. The decoration of eggs is believed to date back to at least the 13th […]
INTERNATIONAL CARROT DAY – APRIL 4th 2023…
The Carrot Day was founded 2003 to spread knowledge about the carrot and its good attributes around the world. Celebrations have been reported from France, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Australia, UK, and Japan. California is responsible […]