Seasonal Food

Seasonal Food

In Season this month – June Artichoke, asparagus, aubergine, beetroot, broad beans,carrots, courgettes, mangetout, new potatoes, radishes runner beans, spinach, spring onions, watercress Why we should eat the seasons Every month I write about the great fruit and...
How to switch off the ‘hunger hormone’

How to switch off the ‘hunger hormone’

How to switch off the ‘hunger hormone’ When thinking about hormones, oestrogen and testosterone are the two that most likely spring to mind, and their role in puberty, libido and the reproductive system. In fact, our bodies produce a whole host of other hormones which...
Globe Artichoke

Globe Artichoke

Globe artichoke (cooked really simply with a little garlic butter) Ingredients 2 globe artichokes 2 bay leaves 1 clove of garlic 50g butter A few peppercorns A pinch of salt Directions 01. Trim the stalk then make a criss-cross in the bottom. 02. Take a large pan and...