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The food of Tuscany is much like its landscape – clean, sober and soothingly simple, but with occasional bursts of spectacular. We can’t do the scenery, but we can still enjoy the food. Our foodie thoughts today reflect the colours and flavours, simply prepared and deliciously plated to enjoy at home.
Chicken is a year-round global source of protein, low in fat and full of delicious culinary opportunities. It roasts, casseroles, grills, BBQs, soaks in a soup and sticks on a skewer. It marries deliciously with all manner of marinade, sauce, accompaniment and cooking process. This week’s collection of simple seasonality ticks all the boxes.
We all know that fish is good for us and, generally, so easy to prepare – nature’s fast-food. Add to this, the vibrant colours, contrasting bursts of flavour and the varied textures of a salad. Now, top it all with a delicious dressing and you have these bright, simple meals in moments.
These summer savouries are as pleasing on the eye as they are on the palate. Little works of art in a puff pastry frame, just bursting with seasonal flavour. From its simple pre-made base, shop bought and ready to go, savoury tarts offer a simple platform for sensational flavours.
This week’s collection of fishy thoughts is all about flavour, but simple flavour, adding value to the gentle characteristics of the star of each show. Today’s catch includes rolled sole, scallops with creamy linguine, healthy mackerel and crab cakes. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We don’t have the service grunts and champagne pops of Wimbledon this year, but we can still enjoy the quintessentially British rattle of cup on saucer – particularly for National Cream Tea Day on 26th June. For those of you who haven’t discovered our Jams yet – welcome to the fruit:
Pork Tenderloin is the base for these extra tasty BBQ or Grill foodie ideas for happy dads on Father’s Day. Inexpensive and so quick to prepare and cook, using saucy marinades to delicious effect. So, heat the BBQ and chill the beers – it’s Father’s Day.
One of the joys of Summer is the pure joy of fresh, deliciously colourful salads. Fruits, leaves, grilled chicken, prawns, tinned tuna, dressings, zest, crumbled cheese – great taste combinations for a beautiful plate of food. Even a simple Caprese: tomato, Mozzarella & basil, is a flavoursome sight to behold.
It’s World Food Week next week, originated to inspire us to expand our food journeys, trying cuisines from cultures around the world. We’re going to use the pizza as our hub for foodie fun, with toppings reflecting a world of amazing flavour – enjoy.
One of the great things about travelling is the culinary discoveries that reflect the cultures we visit. No travel, no culture, no flavours of the world. We’re staying home – a staycation – but we’re not missing out on some of the amazing tastes the world has to offer – like these:
The pubs are closed but Beer Day Britain, 15th June, goes on. The 15th is significant because it’s also the date the Magna Carta was sealed in 1215, recognizing British ale by law. No pubs, but enjoy these fabulous beer marinades and raise a glass at home.
One of the wonderful things about cod is its culinary versatility. Its chunky white flesh is firm enough to bake, fry, poach and grill and takes on a range of flavours without necessarily losing its own subtle taste and flaky texture. These simple recipes show just how versatile it really is.
We are so, so pleased to announce the launch of our new Korean BBQ Sauce and our Bourbon & Cajun BBQ Sauce. Though we say so ourselves – they’re pretty darn good, with wonderful authentic flavours from around the world.
National Fish & Chips Day (5th June) can only be celebrated as a take away this year but this favourite British dish is as popular as ever. This week, we don’t just look at the battered variety as we share some delicious fishy favourites for you to enjoy at home.
We can’t hop on a plane to Spain for a table full of Tapas, but we can enjoy their small bites and wonderful flavours at home. Make them in advance, pop them on a tray and help yourselves – no cutlery, no plates. Eat well : Stay well.
Next week (2 June) aficionados of Italian cooking around the world celebrate the International Day of Italian Cuisine. Whereas they would normally gather in Italian restaurants or fly to their favourite gastronomic corners of the country, this year they’ll do so in culinary isolation. Today, we share some simple classics with you, right here.
Our vegetarian collection today makes delicious use of vibrant seasonal fruit and vegetables. New season British asparagus features particularly – well, why wouldn’t it, its rich green, distinctive crunch and joyous taste is always worth the anticipation.
We have been blessed (yes really) to have faced this dreadful virus in such fine weather. To step forward with hope, we keep the sun shining for your taste buds, bottling and preserving the heat in a sizzling collection of chilli sauces.
We take a delicious look at the simple flavours unique to barbecued food today, sharing some ideas you can enjoy indoors in solo isolation as much as you can outside in safe, small family lockdown. It’s all about the taste.
It’s our own R Rate – ‘R Zero’ – to achieve Zero to Landfill by the end of next year (2021) … and we are well on our way to achieving it, despite current additional pressures. Today, we are so pleased to share the latest landmark (rather than landfill) achievements with you.