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TV chef Sophie Michell’s top recipes for cooking with South African fruit

by Andrew on January 19, 2010 in Television, Radio, Video, Film with No comments

Whilst we are all attempting to stick to our New Year’s resolutions to lose those last few pounds and keep them off this winter, it doesn’t mean we cannot indulge in something sweet and tasty when we fancy it. We all crave a little sweetness in our diet now and again and fruit is an excellent way of getting part of your five a day whilst satisfying our sweet cravings.

Many of us may be suffering from the winter blues at the moment. But for those of us with a nagging sweet tooth, going ‘cold turkey’ does not have to be an option, as it’s possible to balance our taste for sweetness without having to compromise on our healthy lifestyle. The beautiful country of South Africa has some fantastic fruits available this winter, to keep you warm, full and healthy, including plums, peaches, nectarines and grapes.

So for those of us looking to satisfy our hunger pangs, fruit can provide a natural alternative to sugar that satisfies our sweet cravings without being too high in calories.

Here to help us is Sophie Michell, author, chef and presenter of Channel 4’s Cook Yourself Thin, with several great recipe ideas. From delicious roasted brown sugar plums to chargrilled nectarines, there are a variety of sweet fruit recipes that can provide that sugar fix the healthy way.

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Regulator Squashes Smoothie Doubts

by Andrew on September 23, 2009 in food, In the Press with 1 Comment

innocent_smoothiesWith so many conflicting messages in the press these days about what is and isn’t good for you, it’s no wonder we feel confused about what we can do to keep our bodies healthy.

And with less than one third of Brits actually getting their 5-a-day (27% of males, 31% of females*), it seems getting your five recommended daily portions of fruit and veg a day is still a bit of a struggle.

Today the Advertising Standards Authority has finally put to bed a dispute over whether a smoothie can count for one or two portions of someone’s 5-a-day. The regulator joins the Food Standards Agency, the British Nutrition Foundation and the Department of Health (which updated its guidelines earlier this year) in confirming that innocent smoothies can count for two of a person’s 5-a-day as each 250ml serving contains the crushed pulp as well as juices of two portions of different types of fruit.

The Department of Health’s 5 A DAY website states: “smoothies may count as a maximum of 2 of your 5 A DAY where they contain both pure 100% fruit juice and all of the edible pulped fruit and/or vegetable … one portion is defined as at least 150mls of fruit juice or 80g of fruit or vegetable.”

With each bottle making up not one but two of your 5-a-day, innocent smoothies are an easy and convenient way to help you get your daily portions of fruit and be a little bit healthier too.

Dr Shilpee Aggarwal, nutritionist for innocent drinks, says “This is good news for the consumer as now The Food Standards Agency, The British Nutrition Foundation, the ASA and most importantly the Department of Health all agree that smoothies can count as two portions of fruit. Smoothies are an easy and tasty way to help people reach their 5-a-day target.”

National Cherry Day 2009

by Andrew on July 8, 2009 in Tasting Events/Shows with 3 Comments

cherry_aidOn Saturday, 18th July 2009, Cherry Lovers across the nation will join together for the second annual National Cherry Day from. Building on the success of the 2008 campaign, there will be more events taking place around the country so wherever you are in the land, you can join in the fun and enjoy British cherries at their juicy best.

Borough Market
A highlight will be three, cherry-filled days at London’s Borough Market between 16th and 18th July with tastings of different cherry varieties and producers creating special cherry-based products. A Cherry Bake is open to all at Borough Market on 18th July, starting at 2:30pm, when Henrietta Green and a panel of celebrity chefs including Taste The Nation’s Ed Baines and Konstam’s Oliver Rowe will be judging your baked wonders. Sweet or savoury - from cakes to breads, sauces, jams and pies – it can be anything that takes your fancy as long as you’ve made it yourself with British cherries. You must register online at www.FoodLoversBritain.com/CherryBake to take part and bring your cherry dish on the day.

Eat British Cherries Out and About
The finest thing about British cherries is their taste. Grown for flavour and free from the effects of being carted half way around the world, our cherries are simply delicious. Making the most of this year’s crop, dozens of restaurants around the country will be flying the flag on National Cherry Day by featuring cherry dishes on their menus. These range from local pubs like The Harrow Inn in Wiltshire to the eponymous Tom Ilic, Anna Hansen’s The Modern Pantry and Barny Haughton’s Bordeaux Quay.

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Picota Cherries

by Andrew on July 1, 2009 in food, In Search Of... with 3 Comments

Picota, Serrano Ham and Manchego Salad Picota cherries are available for just a few short weeks (their season runs from mid-June through to August) so if you spot some - your local ASDA has them in punnets (£1 for 450g) - grab some!

“Picota cherries have been grown and hand-picked by family farmers form the beautiful Jerte Valley in the region of Extremadura for hundreds of years. This unique fruit is juicy, has a deep sweet flavour and like a good bottle of wine, is protected by Denomination of Origin status - they are not grown anywhere else in the world.

You’ll notice these cherries fo not have a salk. This is beacause, in the mild, sunny climate of the Jerte Valley, Picota cherries ripen slowly - for up to twice as long as other cherries - and the stalk naturally detaches from the fruit when it is picked.”

Picota cherries are delicious eaten oin their own or in a bowl with some good quality vanilla ice cream - add a splash of Pedro Ximenez for an additional flourish. Each punnet I opened contained a recipe booklet offering differing recipes created by José Pizarro - chef patron of the Brindisa tapas restaurants. the dish pictured is a variation of their Serrano Ham and Manchego Salad. Full details can be seen on SpittoonExtra.

Win a Trip To South Africa

by Andrew on February 18, 2009 in On The Web with No comments

south african plumsLiving in the UK? Buy a pack of South African plums and stand to win a 12-day tour for two to discover the “Essential South Africa”. There are two trips to be won – plus five runner-up prizes of a case of South African wine.

Two lucky people can each win a 12-day holiday for two touring the amazing country of South Africa. Your holiday will include stays in Cape Town, the winelands, the breathtaking Garden Route and, of course, the famous Kruger National Park, where you will go in search of the “Big Five”.

Plus five other lucky entries will each win a 12-bottle mixed case of superb South African wine.

How to enter
Simply collect one proof-of-purchase from any pack of South African plums that you see on sale (this can be the packet label from the product which clearly states that the origin is South Africa, together with the till receipt).

Then send this, along with your name, address and a daytime contact telephone number, to:

South African Plums Holiday Competition
The Competition Centre
Admail 3668
London W1E 1RY

Closing date: 17/04/2009

And if you need a recipe to use up all these delicious fruits head on over to Mostly Eating (from where the image has been taken) for a delicious Baked Plums with Cinnamon and Honey

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