9 Spring Superfoods

April 1April 7Posted in Food, HealthTagged food, go green, health benefits, in season, seasonal, spring, superfoods, tips, vegetables2 Comments

It’s spring—time to go green, literally. Take a stroll through the aisles of your local farmers’ market, and you’ll see stands covered in emerald green: think asparagus, spinach, scallions and early spring arugula. All that green is good for you too. Spring vegetables provide some of the highest levels of vitamin K, iron, and phytonutrients that ward off chronic diseases. Here nine nutritional powerhouses to load up on while the season, short though it is, lasts.
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What can I Plant in March? [Infographic]

February 25March 27Posted in Garden & NatureTagged characteristics, garden, gardening, grow your own, harvest, infographic, march, plant, seasonal, sow, specifications, tips, varieties, vegetable, vegetables, What can I Plant in March?Leave a comment

PLANTING: WHAT CAN I PLANT IN MARCH? | ecogreenlove

Check out some of the tasty stuff you can start planting right now.

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February Seasonal Food [Infographic]

February 3February 27Posted in FoodTagged february, food, leeks, produce, savoy cabbage, seasonal, tips, vegetables, what to eat this month, what's in seasonLeave a comment

“February. Only one more month of winter to go… In the meantime, may we suggest you hunker down and enjoy some leeks and savoy cabbage?”

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What to eat this month – November

November 11November 25Posted in FoodTagged in season, november, potatoes, red cabbage, seasonal, vegetable, what to eatLeave a comment

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Potatoes

Aren’t spuds splendid? Cheap, fat-free, bursting with vitamins and minerals, unbelievably versatile and a national favourite. Bet you didn’t know they were at their best in November?

Our quick and tasty tip:

Try making olive oil mash by adding a good lug to your potatoes before mashing with a knob of butter and plenty of black pepper. Excellent with grilled fish and lamb.

Red Cabbage

Compact, crunchy and colourful red cabbage is a winter favourite, and particularly perfect with rich meats like pork and game.

Our quick and tasty tips:

Try braising with apple, smoked bacon and balsamic vinegar. Serve sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley leaves.
Try stir frying finely shredded red cabbage in butter and oil with ground spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, some chopped apple, a splash of red wine vinegar and a sprinkling of sugar. Delicious with sausages and roast ham.

Much more information about seasonal fruits and vegetables under Eat Seasonably
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Seasonal Food in October [Infographic]

October 7November 5Posted in FoodTagged autumn, Cooking, fall, food, fruit, in season, october, produce, season, seasonal, sweetcorn, tips, vegetablesLeave a comment

Each fruit or vegetable has a prime time when it’s at its seasonal best. Some are great for over half of the year; others only hit their peak for a month. Either way it means extra flavour, extra crunch, extra juiciness—all super-fresh and great value. Use our guide to find out what’s in season this month and how to bring out its best.

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