WHAT'S IN SEASON IN DECEMBER?

Buying local and seasonal is not only good for the planet – it can be good for the pocket.

I’ve been to my local farm shop this week – the local coxes apples are scrummy. Not only are they cheaper than the supermarket, but they vary in sizes, so not all those uniformly giant ones that the supermarkets like to regiment into their displays.

British pears are around too

December’s veg include:

beetroot, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, celery, kale, leeks, parsnips, potatoes, swedes and turnips

Happy eating

WEC

CHEAT’S COLE SLAW

I love cole slaw, but the supermarket pots are rather sloppy, not to mention stingy on the % of fruit/veg - too much dressing/not enough substance.

So I like to enhance it

All you need is 2-4 carrots, 1-2 apples, 1 large plate, 1 grater and 1 pot of supermarket cole slaw.

·         Peel carrots and wash apple (no need to peel apple)

·         Grate both on to large plate and mix together

·         Spoon bought cole slaw onto plate and combine, making sure your grated carrot and apple mixture is thoroughly coated in the dressing

You now have at least double the original quantity, which looks and tastes better than the original. And the additional ingredients make it healthier and a good contribution to your 5-a-day.

So you’ve upgraded it and increased the number of servings - at a cheaper cost than buying two pots.

And the real bonus is you don’t have to make the dressing. Once I've done this I like to cram as much as I can back into the pot, pop it in the fridge, and then eat/share the rest for lunch

Yummy

WEC