Post image for An easy rule of thumb for reducing food miles: buy delicate food locally

Don’t you think trying to shop ethically sometimes seems mind-bogglingly complicated? Should I buy the imported but sun-ripened tomatoes from Spain, or the ones from 50 miles away but that have been grown in a heated greenhouse. On the one hand, it is great that the modern world lets us share so much information about these pros and cons … Read the full post

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Post image for Birthday cake (and a patisserie and book recommendation)

Yesterday was my birthday and in honour of this I took a short trip to Summertown to try out a new Patisserie a few people had told me about recently, Gatineau. I sampled their custardy tarte aux framboises (pictured) and the tarte aux myrtilles et amandes, both lovely and with gorgeous pastry, but as I have a thing for … Read the full post

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Decadent fig and rosewater smoothie

by sophie on August 1, 2007 · 4 comments

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The produce lowest in food miles has to be all of that fabulous fresh stuff so many of you are busy growing in your own back gardens! Lots of people seem to be busy munching through very impressive courgette harvests and there have been some fantastic courgette recipes posted including those from Kalyn, Wendy and Joanna to name just … Read the full post

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Post image for Heart Healthy Oily Fish for Lunch: Mackerel, Pepper and Bulgur Wheat Salad

This salad is a regular fixture in our house for workday lunches. It tastes fabulous and provides a neat package of heart healthy ingredients: omega 3 rich oily fish, fresh vegetables and a wholegrain in the form of bulgur wheat.

There is just one area of contention in this recipe – it contains a green pepper! Personally I think green … Read the full post

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