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Nothing says Autumn like a mug of delicious hot chocolate. But classic hot chocolate recipes can be very calorific, full of sugar and fats. There are ways to make a healthier hot chocolate without sacrificing the taste – here are our top five recipes:
Read More »Healthy eating doesn’t have to be a long and arduous journey in the kitchen, we have provided a list of seven quick, easy, and healthy meals that will keep you full and provide you with much needed nutrients throughout the week.
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Home-made gifts are a great way to show someone you care! Whether it is a box of home-made chocolates or home-made bath fizzers, we have a gift for everyone! We recommend making a home-made gift hamper full of lovely foodie treats – here are our favourite home-made presents!
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Home made burgers allow you to season with your favourite flavours. Vegetarian burgers can be made without the soya or wheat-gluten found in supermarket versions. Amaranth and quinoa make an excellent combination in this case and mean your finished burger is naturally gluten-free too!
For the meat-eater, then the bonus here is that you can choose the best quality meat, use little or no breadcrumbs and season with as much or as little salt, pepper or spice as you wish.
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Brazil Nuts are such a versatile ingredient. They are a key ingredient in many dairy-alternative dishes. You can use brazil nuts to make mayonnaise, cheese-alternative and milk alternative! They also add flavour and crunch to salads, granola, cakes and brownies. Their distinctive flavour works well with both sweet and savoury dishes. We love them! Here are some of our favourite way to use this wonder nut!
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Desiccated coconut is synonymous with delicious treats like macaroons and truffles, but it can be used for a multitude of different recipes – both sweet and savoury! Check out our top eight ways to use desiccated coconut – including a handy how to guide in making coconut milk!
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Chestnuts are a versatile and flavourful ingredient. We sell them in a variety of forms: vacuum packed, flour and puree! They can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes and work well in soups, cakes, sauces and stews!
Here are our top five recipes on how to use chestnuts!
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Dried fruit is a form of fruit that has had the majority of the water removed. Dried fruit has long been coveted through the ages, with examples being found from the fourth millennia BC.
We stock a wide range of dried fruit and they make a delicious snack. But they also make a fantastic addition to recipes – both sweet and savoury!
Here are some of our favourite recipes that use dried fruit!
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Goji Berries are another popular ‘Super-Food’ that we stock! These tiny berries are sweet and moreish! As well as being tasty they are packed with nutrients, are high in vitamin C and contain a wide range of amino acids! Goji berries are also well known for their high antioxidant levels!
We sell these berries in their whole form as well as goji-containing snack bars and concentrates! They make a great snack but they can also be used in a variety of dishes – both sweet and savoury! Here are eight facts you may not know about Goji Berries!
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Freeze Dried fruit is a great way to incorporate more fruit into your diet. It is dried in a unique way that freezes and removes the water from the fruit. The freeze-drying process also extends the shelf life of normally highly perishable foods, such as raspberries and strawberries.
We have a wide range of freeze dried fruit and herbs that can be used in a similar way to their fresh versions as well as new and exciting uses. For example, freeze dried fruit powders are particularly useful in recipes where the fresh version would have too much water. This the lack of water provides a concentrated flavour and natural food colouring.
These wonderfully versatile ingredients can be used in a variety of dishes from confectionery to cakes, to bread and drinks!
Here are 10 recipes showing you different ways to use freeze dried fruit…
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