

Rapunzel and the radish
We all remember the story of the cobbler's wife who so longed for the neighbour's radishes that she made her husband climb over the wall...


Red, round and radiant
This week's neglected food is a root vegetable that reminds one of a beetroot or turnip. It was originally cultivated in China before...
Easy asparagus tart
Tuna and asparagus tart Each tart gives 4 portions 250ml (1 cup) butter beans (canned & drained OR cooked), pureed 200ml fat free milk ...


Fabulous Asparag(o)us
Did you know? White asparagus is grown underground and therefor lacks chlorofil that gives the green colour. This pale alternative also...


As good AS-PARAGUS!
Welcome to week 2 of the “neglected foods” blog. This week we look at Asparagus! This vegetable is one of the easiest and most versatile...


Do you know your BEETROOT?
Do you remember what you've learned about BEETROOT this week? Try this quiz and see if you can get 5 out of 5 for the questions asked!...
BEET it, just BEET it!
Beetroot and carrot soup Ingredients 4 beetroot (medium size) 10ml olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped...


Good, better, BEETROOT!
Yesterday we looked at all the amazing health properties of beetroot and how much it can mean for our overall health. Today we look at...


B is for Beetroot
Some colouring fun for kids! Teach your kids about the origin of foods and let them taste some of these foods that we as adults sometimes...


1. Beetroot
This very colourful plant is called the BEETROOT. Today we start by looking at the unique health properties of this versatile vegetable....