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Why eat locally produced, seasonal foods?
1) to reduce the energy (and associated CO2 emissions) needed to grow and transport the food we eat
2) to avoid paying a premium for food that is scarcer or has travelled a long way
3) to support the local economy
4) it's fresher, tastier and more nutritious
2) to avoid paying a premium for food that is scarcer or has travelled a long way
3) to support the local economy
4) it's fresher, tastier and more nutritious
Why eat organic?
Organic food is bursting with vitamins and minerals. Most people agree that organic food is also more flavoursome and tasty. whyorganic.org believe this is because of the way it is grown - with nature. Natural systems for fertilising the soil and keeping pests under control are used instead of relying on chemicals. Find out more...
Foods in season
Get some delicious recipe inspiration for locally produced foods in season.
Apples: Only 20% of apples consumed in the UK are produced here. During the Stone Age the wild crab apple was the only fruit available in winter.
Recipes:
Apple custard pie
Apple fritters
Recipes:
Apple custard pie
Apple fritters
Carrots: Carrota are a members of the parsley family and are also related to the parsnip, celery and fennel. Small carrots are more flavoursome than bigger ones and are a excellent source of vitamin A, carotene and potassium.
Recipes:
Carrot cake
Carrot and coriander soup
Recipes:
Carrot cake
Carrot and coriander soup
Cauliflower: High in fibre, more nutritious raw, especially high in Vitamin C, also rich in potassium and a good source of protein, phosphorus and calcium.
Recipe:
Herbed cauliflower bake
Summer vegetable bake
Recipe:
Herbed cauliflower bake
Summer vegetable bake
Leek: Good-quality leeks will have bright white bulb-ends with dark green leaves. They will be straight, thick-leafed and very crisp.
Recipe:
Welsh Leek Soup
Braised leeks
Recipe:
Welsh Leek Soup
Braised leeks
Onions: The ancient Egyptians worshipped the onion, believing that its spherical shape and concentric rings symbolized eternity.
Recipes:
Beef stew
Puree of Potatoes with Ham and Onions
Recipes:
Beef stew
Puree of Potatoes with Ham and Onions
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Veggies
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