On the pulse – lentils

In Information, Lentils by James Anstee

With such variety on offer, lentils provide plenty of nutrition, taste and texture to many meals. They are full of fibre, so are great for your digestion, make you feel …

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NIBBLE KITS

In Snacks by Sue Marshall

Simply Seedz has a range of ‘nutritionally savvy,’ home-fried snack nibble kits available in Seedy Gonzales (Tex Mex), Cheeky Tikka (Tikka Masala) and Trail Blaze (sticky BBQ). Each kit contains: …

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Devilishly clever

In News, Sauces, Vegan by Sue Marshall

Like all of Chilli No.5’s gourmet hot sauces, its new Devilish Dijon is vegan, made with only the very finest natural ingredients, and features Chilli No.5’s mix of five exclusive …

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Pure thoughts

In News by Sue Marshall

Green-minded SMEs in the food and drink industry have been making waves. For example, Made for Drink has invested in a large plot of ancient woodland to offset their long-term, …

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Caper crusader

In Capers, Food item by Sue Marshall

Just what are these tiny buds of goodness that can level up dishes thanks to their distinctive, tangy flavour?   Capers – those little soft balls found in many Mediterranean …

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FAKE STEWS

In Meal kits, Vegan by Sue Marshall

The Herby Hog Food Company has launched an innovative range of vegan products that offer plant-based ‘pig out flavours’. Based in the North West, the food brand a launched range …

HOT AND SWEET

In Honey by Sue Marshall

Hilltop has unveiled a spicy twist on a favourite; a new Hot Honey infused with chillies. Containing just two ingredients, honey and chilli, Hot Honey is free from any additives …

Chickpea choc spread

In chickpeas by James Anstee

Fabalous has launched the first hazelnut-choc spread with chickpeas as the main ingredient. Fabalous Organic Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread (£4.99 per 200g jar from Amazon) contains around 128 dried chickpeas and …

Popcorn popular than ever!

In Popcorn by James Anstee

An award-winning gourmet popcorn brand has seen online sales rise 250% since the coronavirus pandemic began. Pre-lockdown, Popcorn Shed’s business was mostly wholesale, B2B and direct to cinemas, shops and …

Top up your vitamin D

In Vitamin D by James Anstee

While we’re in the depths of winter, nutritional therapist Julie Silver recommends using a supplement to top up our vitamin D levels, particularly during lockdown measures. Says Silver: “I would …