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The Importance of Food Hygiene – Guest post by Kazim Raza

Earlier in the year I undertook a Level 2 food safety and hygiene course to enable me to undertake good practice for various development projects on the farm. In this article Kazim Raza introduces the subject, outlining what is required for maintaining good standards of hygiene in food preparation. ………………………………………………………………………………….. The existence of good hygieneContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Food Hygiene – Guest post by Kazim Raza”

Blue cheese and squash pasta bake with mushrooms and kale

I’m very excited to be publishing Holly’s seasonal recipe for October. When I made this particular dish a few days ago I added lots of blue cheese, but I’d advise there’s no need to add it if you don’t like it. This recipe works just as well if you use a different cheese. Enjoy it!ContinueContinue reading “Blue cheese and squash pasta bake with mushrooms and kale”

Data sharing is vital to maintain animal welfare standards post-Brexit – Guest Post by Martin Coates

The UK’s imminent departure from the EU poses many challenges for farmers, food producers and processors. Not least amongst these is the need to ensure the continued high standards of animal welfare and meat processing so consumers can have confidence in the quality of the food in our shops. With the potential increase in riskContinueContinue reading “Data sharing is vital to maintain animal welfare standards post-Brexit – Guest Post by Martin Coates”

Roast sausage, apple and potato with cabbage and cider gravy

I must start by apologising that September’s recipe is so late. Despite this, the main star in this dish, apples, thankfully continue to be plentiful into October. Here I have used them to give extra sweetness to a roasted sausage and potato dish. Originally, we used English codlings, a heritage variety from Ben’s orchard, andContinueContinue reading “Roast sausage, apple and potato with cabbage and cider gravy”

Courgette and Cheddar Scones

July’s recipe from Thinkingcountry’s resident seasonal recipe writer, Holly Betts, is for these delicious savoury scones. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. July is in full swing and this month the recipe includes that most plentiful of veggies, the lovely courgette. Once the plant gets going the best thing is to pick the courgettes when they are small. It isContinueContinue reading “Courgette and Cheddar Scones”