Author Archives: Sarah Cabral

Mango Jam with your Christmas turkey?

Jam is not necessarily just for spreading on your toast. This mango jam in particular has at least a dozen applications! Mira Samani from the Mango Jam Company gives us some of her favourite ideas and tells us about the jam’s cheeky twist. Continue reading

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How to make the perfect lasagne

Follow 3 easy steps to culinary delight Continue reading

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Order early from Johnsons for a 10% discount

To make things a little easier on your pocket this Christmas, Johnsons Dietary Provisions are taking 10% off all delivery charges on orders placed before 21st November. Continue reading

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Market forces

Local shopping is good for the mind, body, wallet and soul. Chat date: November 12th. Chat time: 14.45 Continue reading

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Asda recalls breaded haddock fillets

Asda has recalled some if its own-brand Frozen 4 Breaded 100% Haddock Fillets because battered haddock fillets have been packed in breaded haddock fillets packaging. The battered haddock fillets contain milk that is not mentioned on the breaded haddock fillets label, making the product a possible health risk for people who are allergic to or intolerant of milk or milk constituents. Continue reading

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Henry Harris’ top tips for Christmas

Top chef and owner of classic French restaurant Racine, Henry Harris, gives us his top tips for Christmas. Continue reading

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Land share

A fantastic new scheme is being launched by the folk at River Cottage, called Landshare. The idea is to pair up people dying to grow their own but who have no land, with people who have space but don’t want to use it – rather a good idea I’d say! Continue reading

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Bonfire night bonanza

Despite the colder nights, children and parents are looking forward to watching fireworks this Bonfire Night. What a perfect excuses to throw a party and catch up with friends and family. There are plenty of fun activities you can do such as apple-bobbing and sparklers, and of course you can eat great food! Continue reading

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All ‘Samsono’ meat products recalled

JSC ‘Samsonas’, from Kaunas in Lithuania, has now recalled all of their meat products labelled with ‘Samsono’ brand from the UK market on a precautionary basis, due to possible contamination with high levels of Listeria monocytogenes. Continue reading

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Christmas and Halloween Chocolate Pop products withdrawn

Lucky Dip (Nottingham) Ltd has withdrawn some batches of its own brand Christmas and Halloween Chocolate Pop products because they have been tested in the UK and found to be contaminated with melamine. The Food Standards Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information. Continue reading

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Family Fine Dining

Webchat with dietician and nutritionist Sarah Schenker for advice on how you and your family can enjoy mealtimes together. Chat date: Tuesday 4th November. Chat time: 3pm Continue reading

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