Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

The team at M&P Engineering would like to wish all our customers a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please note that as of 15th of December M&P will be offering a Limited Service. There will be no technical assistance and any spares orders can only be...
Winter is here! Which vegetables are in season in December?

Winter is here! Which vegetables are in season in December?

December means winter, cold, and Christmas! As the temperatures drop and the colder weather is  approaching, it is time to switch over to warm and cosy meals. And winter isn’t all that bad, fresh produce wise; thanks to modern farming methods, farmers are able to...
Have you ever tried radish kimchi? Learn all about it!

Have you ever tried radish kimchi? Learn all about it!

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish, made with salted fermented vegetables. Typically made with cabbage and seasoning such as salt, sugar, onions, garlic ginger and chilli peppers, it can also be made with other vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, bamboo shoots,...
The countdown to Christmas has begun

The countdown to Christmas has begun

Christmas is fast approaching, and some recipes will need to be prepared ahead of time. For a stress-free December, and for convenience, why not start getting ready now? Today we’ll share with you a recipe for an easy and delicious cranberry and onion chutney. Let’s...
Fresh cut fruit and vegetable snacks: the demand keeps growing

Fresh cut fruit and vegetable snacks: the demand keeps growing

October means summer has come to an end, and it is back to school time. After the summer holiday, it is now time to get back into a routine. This means lunchboxes are once again being put together, and families all over the UK will try to send their kids to school...
The Egyptian Walking Onions: why are they so special?

The Egyptian Walking Onions: why are they so special?

The Egyptian Walking Onions, scientifically known as Allium Proliferum, and sometimes also called tree onions, top onions, topset onions, or winter onions, are believed to be originally native to India or Pakistan and then later introduced into Europe. They get their...
Can garlic be frozen? Will it taste the same?

Can garlic be frozen? Will it taste the same?

There is much debate on frozen versus fresh fruit and vegetables. This is especially true when it comes to foods that are popular for their flavour, such as onions and garlic. Many people add these ingredients to their dishes, not because they are particularly...
What are pearl onions and what can you use them for?

What are pearl onions and what can you use them for?

Pearl onions are recognised by their tiny shape and white colour (they can also be found in a brown or red colour, although this is not as common). They are much smaller than regular onions and are notoriously difficult to peel due to their small size. In the UK, they...
Onions vs heat: how well can onions do in warm weather?

Onions vs heat: how well can onions do in warm weather?

To be grown, onions need the right conditions. Onion farmers all over the world are conscious that onions are sensitive to light and temperature, and that these conditions affect the bulbs’ growth. Onions are a cool weather crop, and so they are not as heat tolerant...
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