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What is Aleppo pepper? Named after the Syrian city of Aleppo, you’ll also find this chilli going by the name of pul biber, Halaby pepper or Turkish red pepper flakes....

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Barbecue season is well and truly here. Having people round and want to make sure the grill will be packed with big, bold flavours? We’ll let you in on a...

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When you’re planning meals, sometimes it can be difficult to think of recipes which tick all three categories: easy, healthy and taste good. If you need some inspiration, why not...

In honour of British Sandwich Week, we’re celebrating not just British sandwiches, but sandwiches from all around the world. Join us on a trip to South America, Asia, Africa and...

What is British Sandwich Week? Each year, British Sandwich Week is celebrated across the UK. This year, the humble sandwich in all its glory will be celebrated between 22nd May...

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We have been asked a few times what are the best spices to use when cooking or smoking fresh trout so we though the following blog post would be helpful....

Trout are a species of mainly freshwater fish, although there are some which are salt-water dwellers such as sea trout, and some which have a fin in both waters, such...

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Nostalgia has crept into our food culture with a surge in popularity of the dishes we loved in the 1970s. There is no doubt that some of them are probably...

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Splice it with Spice – Wedding Favours Bespoke wedding favours will add that 'extra something' to your wedding celebrations! Unconventional and innovative, our spice tins filled with authentic Cajun Spice...

With its long agricultural tradition, rich dark soil and expansive fields of produce, Ukraine has gained the nickname ‘the breadbasket of Europe’. With its bountiful harvests, it makes sense that...

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You’ve probably heard of chicken Kyiv and borscht, but what about varenyky or deruni? Ukrainian cuisine has had many influences over the centuries, whether that’s neighbouring countries, climate conditions or...

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What is quick pickling? If you think that pickling vegetables is a long, drawn-out process that will take you all weekend, think again. Quick pickling is actually very easy (hence...

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Your gut plays a large role in your general health and wellbeing, and the foods you eat can have a direct impact on your gut’s bacteria, or microbiome. Good bacteria...

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Most Popular South American Chillies Up until Christopher Columbus made his way to the New World in 1492, chillies were relatively unknown to the rest of the world. He didn’t...

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Is Chilli Good for You? Did you know that chillies give us more than flavour? We all know that spices, seasonings and chillies are used worldwide to create a huge...

Understanding Spices

Often referred to as ‘red gold’, saffron is one of the most expensive and prized spices in the world. It’s made from the stigmas of the crocus sativus flower, commonly...

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As Brits we love when the weather starts to get warmer. Even more so when we can eat al fresco without our coats and extra layers on! A picnic in...

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The popularity of plant based milks have skyrocketed over the past decade. More and more people are choosing plant based milks over dairy for many different reasons. Whether it’s for...

Health and Wellbeing

What you eat directly impacts the bacteria in your gut, also known as the microbiome. Your gut plays a huge role in your health and wellbeing — not only does...

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Mac and cheese is much more than an instant student meal. When done right, homemade mac and cheese is a delightfully indulgent comfort meal. Not only is it easy to...

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Sauces and dips are important in recipes as they maximise flavours and add juiciness and colour to dishes. South American sauces and dips are particularly delicious, with rich flavours and...

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What is miso? Miso means ‘fermented beans’ in Japanese. It’s a fermented paste which adds a savoury, umami-rich flavour to all kinds of dishes. It’s an essential ingredient in Japanese...

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Sometimes, all you need is a simple, no-fuss recipe for those moments when you don’t feel like getting all the different pots and pans out. One-pot recipes are a saviour...

Champagne, canapes and sparklers are all New Year's Eve essentials. But in other parts of the world, so are food items such as grapes and soba noodles. As the new...

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As we learn more about refined sugars and the health issues associated with them, the more we turn to natural alternatives like coconut sugar, date syrup and blackstrap molasses. These...

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What are oats? Oats are grains from the Avena sativa plant, a species of cereal grain grown for its seed. Oats are believed to have been cultivated by the Greeks...

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Substitutes for Herbs and Spices. Many of us know that sinking feeling when, having enthusiastically embarked on an interesting recipe, we find we are missing an essential ingredient, necessitating an...

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Small Business Saturday is the UK’s most successful small business campaign, taking place on the first Saturday of December each year. The campaign rallies small businesses to promote themselves and...

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What is quatre-epices? Quatre-epices means ‘four spices’ in French, and is made up of ground black or white pepper, cloves, nutmeg and dried ginger. This traditional spice blend can be...

Here’s everything you need to know about these small buds and how to cook with them. What are capers? Capers are the small flower buds of the Capparis spinosa, or...

Mindful chef was founded by two friends Myles Hopper & Giles Humphries back in 2015. Their shared interest in nutrition and ambition to help others with easy, healthy meals brought...

Mediterranean cuisine is full of exciting flavours, from fresh and peppery herbs, to tangy and salty cheeses. The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the world’s healthiest diets, and is...

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Olive oil is one of the most popular cooking oils used today. It’s the liquid fat which comes from olives, a fruit of a tree native to the Mediterranean. Olive...

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Surprise your friends and family this Christmas with a homemade treat. Christmas is all about food, friends and family. And what better way to get into the festive spirit than...

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Jackfruit is becoming an increasingly popular item on menus. Here’s everything you need to know about the fruit. What is jackfruit? Jackfruit is a tropical fruit from the same family...

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Here’s everything you need to know about this legume, from its health benefits to how to cook with it. What are chickpeas? Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a...