In the 90’s I worked for a company that thought a frozen turkey was a great ‘Christmas bonus’ for their staff. For some it was perhaps, but this poor vegetarian would rather have had a tenner in her pay packet! I took the turkey anyway […]
Anyone who has read my blog will know I’m a proponent of seasonal eating. There are lots of reasons why: it’s generally cheaper, as ‘in season’ UK produce is more abundant and forces down the market price; it’s certainly fresher than imported counterparts shipped half-way […]
The Scots have always liked their oats. And not just for breakfast. They’re used in the national dish, simple savoury delights such as skirlie, the ubiquitous oatcake, and brilliant puddings such as cranachan. You could do worse than up your oat intake. They’re a great source […]
Are you old enough to remember the ‘Go to Work on an Egg’ campaign? I am! Apparently it is one of the most successful campaigns ever run, and the cheap and nutritious protein had a champion outing as a breakfast option until the evils of […]