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Last post we looked at the reality of how people’s food shopping has changed during the recession. Some of it is good stuff like eating plenty of seasonal vegetables, while other aspects, like turning to cheaper cuts of meat are potentially less healthy. I’ve gathered together a few tips for turning those changes in food shopping and lifestyle into … Read the full post

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The reality of recession eating

by sophie on April 16, 2009 · 6 comments

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The last few months have seen endless talk about what will happen to our diets in the recession and the potential impact this will have on health. There is a worry that people will turn to unhealthy processed foods which are often (perceived as) cheaper to buy, increasing intakes of empty calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt.

Last year most … Read the full post

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Seasonal Eating Guide - Spring, PDF versionThis post is the second in a set of seasonal guides on Mostly Eating. 
The guides are quarterly, aiming to accomodate those uncertainties induced by geography and climate
which easily throw growing schedules out by a few weeks. 

Here’s what you will find here:

  • a list of fruits and vegetables in season between late March and early June.  I’ve developed
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Italian lentil and chestnut stew

by admin on March 26, 2009 · 37 comments

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This lentil and chestnut stew is a traditional dish in Italy and the epitome of the Mediterranean diet in Winter.  The main ingredients here are lentils and many different vegetables, with porcini mushrooms for a depth and chestnuts for a hint caramel sweetness.   I use pretty lenticche umbre (you can see their gorgeous colours in the photograph) but any … Read the full post

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