Market fresh asparagus The first recorded use of asparagus was in the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt and was also a popular vegetable in ancient Rome and Greece. For thousands of years the young roots of this delightful vegetable have been used in many recipes and its great nutritional value makes it a good addition to […]
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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated for St Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland and when he brought the Christian faith to the Irish people and the pagans, he used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit). The saint was credited with ending paganism, […]
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Spring offers an array of reasons to enjoy grilled veggies After months of eating thick, heavy winter vegetables such as beets, squash, and parsnips, the spring months are your first chance to try out something different and light. The spring is the season where avocados, lettuce, artichokes, rhubarb, spring onions, peas, and leeks begin to […]
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Savor the sweetness of blueberries Small, sweet berries from a healthy small shrub, blueberries are some of the healthiest berries on the market today. With a multitude of health benefits and such a great flavour, it is no wonder that these little juicy things are so popular across the world and have gained status as […]
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Flour is the almost essential part of every meal Flour is a key ingredient in many recipes such as bread, crackers, cakes and pasta. It is a powdery texture and has been used since 9000 BC where wheat grains were ground by stones to make flour. Not just made of wheat seeds, flour can also […]
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