Our fruit of the month is the GREENGAGE. Green and sweet, this is a truly delicious classic plum, sometimes considered to be the finest of dessert plums. Like al plums, it is a good source of potassium, fibre and vitamins A and C. They are rich in anti-oxidants and help the body to produce serotonin. [...]

Our  fruit of the month is  the STRAWBERRY. For a little berry, it is rich in Vitamin C, manganese and folic acid as well as being a good source of ellagic acid (thought to combat carcinogens) and antioxidant flavonoids (linked to protecting against heart disease, stroke and cancers.) SERVES 6 Ingredients 6oz (175g) caster sugar [...]

Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, sliced into half inches 3oz (100g) beansprouts 1 small red pepper 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp minced shallot Juice of freshly squeezed lime Method In a frying pan, heat the sesame oil until [...]

Our vegetable of the month is CUCUMBER. Or is it a fruit? Opinion is divided. What do you think? High in vitamin C, and containing a good amount of vitamin A and the minerals molybdenum, potassium, manganese and folate, it’s definitely too good to ignore!

SERVES 8 -10 Ingredients 7oz (200g) plain flour 2 tsps baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½tsp salt 2 tbsps crystallised stem ginger, finely chopped ¼ pt (150ml) milk 2½ fl oz (75ml) vegetable oil 1 egg 3oz (75g) rhubarb stalk, finely chopped Method Preheat oven to 400F, 200C, Gas mark 6. In a large [...]

Serves 4-6 In Scotland and Ireland, where this dish originates, kale is always used. Ingredients ¾lb(375g) kale 1 onion 5 fl oz (150ml) milk ¾lb(375g) mashed potatoes Salt and pepper 2oz (50g) melted butter Method Shred the kale from the midrib and wash it in cold running water. Put it in a pan of boiling, [...]