Only a week until Christmas. For many of us, we have already started consuming Christmas treats and perhaps our capacity to eat our 5 a day seems diminished. Our bodies need our 5 a day more than it needs the Christmas treats though so the challenge is to prioritise. I’m not saying no to ChristmasContinue reading “18th December”
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17th December
Due to global trade we are fortunate enough to have access to fruit and veg we can’t grow here in winter. This vegetable is in fact very easy to grow in the UK – even in Manchester!) but not in December. Perhaps it is something to think about for next year. If you have aContinue reading “17th December”
16th December
Yes, there are still plenty more vegetables to try… Today we have…. Leeks! wales.com says “According to legend on the eve of the battle against the Saxons St David advised theBritons to wear leeks in their caps so as to easily distinguish friend from foe. This helped to secure a great victory. Today Welsh people around the world wear leeks on St David’sContinue reading “16th December”
15th December
Yesterday and today I had the privilege of being able to watch my boys in their school plays. A wonderful reminder of the Christmas story and why we are celebrating this Christmas. School is such an important part of a child’s life. It can shape their experiences throughout life. Hopefully their experiences are good. SadlyContinue reading “15th December”
14th December
If you are anything like me you will always fill your shopping basket with the same vegetable. This one is an essential for packed lunches. Quickly wash, top and tail them and pop them in. They have a great peppery taste and they are brightly coloured too. Radish Radishes are a good source of fibre,Continue reading “14th December”
13th December
People keep asking me if I am ready for Christmas. Do they ask me because they are and they want me to feel bad, or do they ask me because they aren’t and they want to check it is ok? Trust me, it is ok not to be ready for Christmas. This time of yearContinue reading “13th December”
12th December
Half way and our taste buds are tickling. Today we continue on the theme of low cost vegetables. A kilo bag of these is about 50p and you might just want to have some in for Christmas to feed the reindeer… You guessed it, today’s vegetable is carrots. Carrots are a great source of vitaminContinue reading “12th December”
11th December
As people prepare for Christmas, spare a thought for those who won’t have the option of choice this Christmas. With many people using food banks tinned vegetables become an essential part of their diet bring much needed fibre, vitamins and minerals. Today’s vegetable is one which survives well in the canning process and its crispContinue reading “11th December”
10th December
Some vegetables are more popular than others. Some vegetables have a bad reputation, especially those we had served at school dinners. Today’s vegetable is one of the ones with a bad reputation – often served overcooked, mushy and full of water. Today I want to encourage you to try cauliflower. Cauliflower is a good source ofContinue reading “10th December”
9th December
9 days in. Are you enjoying this alternative advent calendar? How have you got on with the recipes? Feel free to add comments 🙂 We are encouraged to eat a rainbow and this vegetable helps us with the violet section. If you are not familiar with this vegetable you might not recognise its beautiful patternedContinue reading “9th December”