According to the charity Hubbub, more than half of the pumpkins estimated to be bought this Halloween – a whopping 22.2 million – are expected to go to waste in the UK. Why? Because after carving, some people just throw away the flesh, rather than eating it. That’s a terrifying £32.6 million worth of edible food. It’s also […]
No Halloween celebration is complete without some delicious homemade treats, and now is the time to start planning. So whether you’re hosting a festive get-together for friends, a fun Halloween party for kids or simply looking to bake something delicious for trick-or-treat, we’ve got you covered. Using gorgeous autumnal ingredients like squash, pumpkin and apples, these […]
The golden month of harvest festivals and Halloween, October is all about crunchy apples, juicy pears, plump game birds, British nuts, wild mushrooms and – of course – pumpkins!
But it’s so much more than a jack-o’-lantern and, while it’s in all the supermarkets and in season, there’s no better time to enjoy its deliciousness. Pumpkin is an incredibly versatile vegetable to cook with – it can be boiled, steamed or roasted until wonderfully soft and caramelised. It’s also a great source of vitamin […]
Smoky flavours, crackling textures and great warming bowls of steaming goodness – Bonfire Night is a feast of autumnal flavours and colours. So crack out the sparklers, wrap up warm, and tuck into our tasty ideas for a bonfire party – big or small.
Halloween is a great excuse to go mad in the kitchen. But not in the crazed horror-film sense; more in the natural food-colourings and heart-warming treats sense.