An apple a day keeps the doctor away

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

The common expression “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is widely used all over the world. It was first made popular in the 19th century to advocate the consumption of apples. Fresh produce is known to be good for your health, and so this popular proverb reminds...
Is there more to boiling onions? Should you boil or fry?

Is there more to boiling onions? Should you boil or fry?

Onions are used as a base for many dishes all around the world, from pasta sauces and soups to stews and vegetable dishes. The most popular way to prepare onions is to fry them. Fried onions caramelise, which brings out their natural sweetness and flavour. But, if you...
Fresher vegetables and fruit for longer? Learn how

Fresher vegetables and fruit for longer? Learn how

Sometimes we go on a grocery shopping trip and miscalculate how much fresh produce we actually need to bring back home with us. Not only do we buy too much sometimes, but also the shelf-life of vegetables and fruit is naturally quite short, so sometimes some might end...
Vidalia Onions: What makes them special?

Vidalia Onions: What makes them special?

Famously from the US state of Georgia, the vidalia onion is a sweet variety of onion. It is known for being a key summertime cooking ingredient because of its sweetness, mildness, and the fact that it goes with just about anything. They also have a uniquely flat...
Can you peel and cut potatoes ahead of time?

Can you peel and cut potatoes ahead of time?

Looking to get prepared ahead of time for a big meal? Planning ahead for tomorrow’s dinner? Then you might be wondering if it is safe to peel and cut potatoes the day before serving them. The answer to that question is yes! But there are some things to be mindful of,...
Can you compost onion scraps?

Can you compost onion scraps?

Do you love to cook? If so, you probably use onions often in a lot of the dishes you make. If this is the case, you probably use a lot of vegetables as well, which can result in having quite a bit of vegetable scraps to get rid of. One of the ways to do this is by...
Can the health of the soil affect fresh produce quality?

Can the health of the soil affect fresh produce quality?

Soil health is vital to produce good and healthy crops. The ancient way of protecting soil was through rotating the crops grown on specific pieces of land and leaving land fallow to maintain soil health. Historically, growing the same crop in the same field over...
Learn about the most efficient way to store onions

Learn about the most efficient way to store onions

Have way too many onions? Perhaps you grow them yourself and have not been using them quickly enough? Or you found a bargain at a supermarket and ended up buying more than you needed? The good news is you do not need to worry about these onions going bad and wasting...
Spring is here! Which vegetables are in season in March?

Spring is here! Which vegetables are in season in March?

More and more people are trying to eat more healthy and sustainable food. In the UK, we are lucky that we can grow amazing fruit and vegetables, but not everything is readily available at all times of the year. Spring is starting this month, so what fruit and...
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