At this time of year we see a surge in the amount of chestnuts being offered for sale - in the supermarkets and ready roasted from a seller at the side of the road. This recipe offers an alternative to roasted chestnuts by boiling them with cloves.
Jerusalem Artichoke (not to be confused with Globe Artichoke) are in season this month and make a tasty addition to any meal. Try this recipe for a tasty alternative to plain boiled vegetables.
Tomorrow (24th October) sees the start of this year's Energy Week and we will be bringing you some money saving tips and articles to help you combat the rising fuel costs we all face at this time of year. We will have an daily article to keep you informed and news of the latest ideas and technologies for creating alternative fuel.
Make it ready for December and all those last minute Christmas Fairs that need a contribution to the raffle table or perfect as presents for friends and neighbours.
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has achieved a bronze Food for Life Catering Mark from the Soil Association for all 90 of its Primary, Nursery and Special Schools. The award means one of the most culturally and financially diverse inner-city boroughs, with the highest number of free school meals in the UK [55.6%], is serving food that is fresh and free from controversial additives to the borough's children, every day.
With November nipping at October's heel it is obvious in some parts of the UK that Autumn has very much arrived and Winter is on its way. The first morning frosts this week - firmly iced onto many a windscreen - have signalled the need to stock up on some real winter warmers and hearty dishes to welcome us home at the end of the day. If like us you prefer to try to eat with the seasons, yet you are becoming bored with the same tired menu then we have a real treat in store.
