Strawberries, cherries, blackberries and raspberries are all coming into season over the next few months. Valentina Jovanovski looks at how to make the most of the soft fruit glut
… Soft fruit special: how to make the most of the … looks at how to make the most of the soft fruit glut Ripe, fresh and plentiful, the abundance of soft fruit is one of the best things about summer. …
Adam Leith Gollner's new book is a journey of discovery through the science, history, art and politics of fruit
… The Fruit Hunters by Adam Leith Gollner Miriam … August 2009 Reviews Reviews Food And Drink Fruit Organic fruit-hunters.jpg Adam Leith Gollner's new …
Is orange juice as healthy and natural as it claims to be? Can it ever be 'eco'? Pat Thomas reports
… better sources of vitamin C such as fresh fruits and vegetables, orange juice may well … and antioxidants. Even so, the UK market for fruit juices and health drinks (i.e. … was worth an estimated £2.92bn in 2007, and fruit juices accounted for around half of …
A BBC documentary claimed 90% success for a controversial GM crop in Bangladesh, Bt brinjal, writes Claire Robinson. But as journalist Faisal Rahman discovered, there's no evidence to support the claim, the BBC relied on biased sources, and its journalists failed to investigate reports of widespread crop failure. Was it all an exercise in pro-GMO propaganda?
… plants have either died out prematurely or fruited very insignificantly compared to the … didn't have to spray insecticides to kill the fruit and shoot borer pest (though he still … the effectiveness of the crops in resisting fruit and shoot borers. One farmer said his …
What does Coca Cola’s 58 per cent share in one of the UK’s most distinctive and ethical brands mean for the future of the company? If you believe Innocent Drinks founder, Richard Reed, nothing but good. Peter Salisbury went to find out more
… on luxury items; among them, Innocent’s pure fruit smoothies. The company returned an … moment that we aren’t a business, we are a fruit distribution charity,’ says Richard … the meeting room of Innocent’s headquarters, Fruit Towers - in reality a slightly prosaic …
The organic movement faces a dilemma. Should it hold to its roots and stick with traditional production methods and local distribution? Or embrace technology and supermarkets, and feed as many mouths as possible? Andrew Wasley meets two very different organic apple producers ...
… Peter manages HE Hall & Son, an established fruit farming business that has been around … retailer to develop and fine-tune its organic fruit growing techniques, including designing … get-your-hands-dirty stuff, with muddy fruit and vegetables delivered in a transit …
Offering the ultimate in locally produced food, Britain's farm shops are a culinary national treasure
… for four generations. Along with meat, fruit and vegetables, Newlyns also has an … business that began as one man selling fruit and vegetables out of a small hut at the … reared on the premises along with seasonal fruit and vegetables and fish sourced from …
Christine McFadden's new book is a timely celebration of British farm shops
… salad, served in the local pub. Managing fruit and vegetable gluts are challenging - … on which are the most tasty varieties of fruit and vegetables (experience gained … They remain one of our few truly seasonal fruits, enjoying their heyday in the early …
If the festive season has left you a pound or two overweight, a detox could be just what you need. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way
… Living istock_000010343670xsmallcrop.jpg Fruit and veg: the lighter choice If the … puddings with plenty of organic fresh fruit and vegetables, lean chicken and fish, … stodgy Yuletide treats. Raw vegetables and fruit are a great source of enzymes, which are …
The way food is produced has a profound impact on its nutritional profile, according to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Not only is organic farming better for animal welfare, the environment and wildlife, writes Peter Melchett, but organic meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables all have tangible health benefits for the people who eat them.
… Peter Melchett, but organic meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables all have tangible health … comparisons between organic and non-organic fruit, vegetables and milk were published - … by Newcastle University found that organic fruit and vegetables are higher in a number of …
Whether you’re looking for seasonal veg or slaughter-free milk, Britain’s box schemes make avoiding the supermarket a cinch
… size. Riverford Organics Offering a choice of fruit, veg, fruit and veg or meat boxes in a range of … to realise their farming dreams as selling fruit and veg; by buying from Growing …
In an extract from his new book, The Power of Self-Healing, Dr Fabrizio Mancini explains why sugar and food additives - from aspartame to trans fats - could have a severely detrimental effect on your health
… We’re enjoying more lean meat, vegetables and fruits - and trying to cut back on fattening … (such as beta-carotene and lycopene) from fruits and vegetables. Potassium bromate … Artificial colouring Sources: Cake icing, fruit roll-ups, chewing gum Health …
Taking into account the limited space available to the urban gardener, Clift and Cuthbert have produced a tome that’s perfect for the inner city horticulturalist, says Andy McKee
… evidence of the major health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption, physical … authors have concentrated on a selection of fruit, vegetables and herbs that are simple to … includes low-income families. Growing fruit and vegetables is a big subject, and …
There's absolutely no evidence for BBC Panorama's claim of 90% success for Bt brinjal in Bangladesh, writes Claire Robinson. But that has not stopped the BBC Trust from dismissing all complaints against its monstrously dishonest report. Nor has it diminished the jubilation of GMO cheerleaders.
… only to the GM crop's ability to resist the fruit and shoot borer caterpillar - "rather … trial was only to test its resistance to the fruit and shoot borer. In my view this is an … test the ability of Bt brinjal to resist the fruit and shoot boring caterpillar and thus to …
One of the most useful eating guides around, website Eat the Seasons includes everything you’ve ever wanted to know about eating seasonally and more
… and ‘In Season’ and subdivided again into fruit, vegetables, fish, fungi and meat, … a range of illnesses GREEN LIVING Strange fruit: 8 tempting ideas from the orchard to …
Have you ever heard of – let alone tasted – the Rats Tail radish, the Crookneck squash or the Prince of Prussia pea? We report on what’s being done to save Britain’s rich agricultural heritage.
… us believe that we eat a huge variety of fruit and veg. In reality 90 per cent of the … Britain alone we have lost 97 per cent of our fruit and veg varieties since 1900. If any one … seed library includes more than 800 different fruit and veg varieties. The organisation is …
Want to give up sugar while still indulging your sweet tooth? Mark Briggs rounds up 10 natural alternatives
… of bacteria. It is found naturally in fibrous fruits and vegetables, corn cobs, and some … as the name would suggest, dried dates; the fruit is dehydrated, then ground to produce … Sugar, £7.20 at Baldwins, www.baldwins.co.uk Fruit juice Fruit is a great source of natural …
Beetroot, apples and carrots are all part of October’s culinary repertoire. Top chef, Theresa Webb of the Kitchen Buddy Culinary School picks her favourites
… descends, the last batch of summer ripened fruit and vegetables are finally ready to be … potassium. Both, say Webb, combine well with fruit and vegetables. Apples They say one a … mass of vitamin C is only the start of this fruit’s nutritional value. Apple skins also …
Spices don't simply add flavour to your food - they also aid digestion, protect against bacteria and prevent a range of illnesses
… give a surprisingly tangy lift to an everyday fruit salad. It can also be infused in milk to … as it is in sweet dishes, such as stewed fruits and pies. It’s lovely mixed with sugar … black, white and pink, and are actually a fruit. Pepper aids digestion and stimulates …
If the festive season has left you a pound or two overweight, a detox could be just what you need. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way
… puddings with plenty of organic fresh fruit and vegetables, lean chicken and fish, … stodgy Yuletide treats. Raw vegetables and fruit are a great source of enzymes, which are … provides nutritional benefits too. Try fresh fruits such as pomegranate, blueberries and …
Artichokes, squash and Padrón peppers are all on the menu in September, says Henry Gass
… end of harvest and is a bountiful time for fruit and vegetable fans. With summer’s last … but just as spectacular is September’s wild fruit and nut free-for-all, with blackberries, …
Eating wild plants and mushrooms is a pleasure we should all indulge in, believes open air gastronomist Humphrey Birley - and this new edition of 'Wild Food : a complete guide for foragers' is just what's needed to get us exploring woods, hedgerows, meadows and salt marshes in search of edible delicacies.
… marsh plants, Vegetables, leaves and herbs, Fruits, berries, nuts and fruits , and Teas, beers and wines. Recipes …
From local specialities to homemade treats, shopping at Britain’s farmers’ markets is a great way to get stuck into premium produce and support local farmers. Jeff Holman rounds up some of the best
… Top pick: The Days Cottage stall offers great fruit juices made from local apples, pears, … go to help the struggling Gloucestershire fruit industry, which has seen 50 percent of … the Welsh Bakery, whose pancakes and fresh fruit make up what is quite possibly the …
Some like it hot, others like it... raw. A vegan diet based on uncooked plant food is good for the planet - but is it right for everyone?
… to make up the bulk of her diet, along with fruit, sprouts and soaked nuts. Amazingly, she … In it, he advocates a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, sprouted seeds and grains, … says raw diets includes a lot of fibre, fruit and vegetables. Interestingly, she says …