Vitamin B12 Rich

lamb_chops.jpgVitamin B12 (cobalamin) is the focus for this Vitamin Rich post (the previous post on Vitamin B9 is here).

Vitamin B12 is necessary for the formation of healthy blood cells, for normal cell division and or the normal structure and function of nerves. Along with B6, B12 is a major contributing factor to the promotion of the body’s metabolism of folic acid and is important for fat and carbohydrate metabolism. In addition, foods rich in vitamin B12 also contain vital nutrients that play a range of important roles in countless activities, including cellular repair, digestion, the immune system and the production of energy. [Read more...]

Reference Books

We have updated the EB library with a page dedicated to food related reference books, so check it out here

Don’t forget the regular updates on the cookery page too!

English Wine and Bookers Vineyard

blackgrapes.JPGUntil very recently, I had never tasted an English wine, let alone taste a Sussex wine! But I got the opportunity on a cold morning last month, when Dave and I visited Bookers Vineyard. Located in a very picturesque spot near Bolney in West Sussex, the vineyard is only a 30 min drive for us and you know how I love local producers! We arrived on a fairly dreary day but it didn’t matter as we were looking forward so much to our visit. [Read more...]

Hot Cross Bun and Apricot Butter Pudding

yeovalley.JPGOur latest instalment of Yeo Valley recipes has arrived and I have a delicious twist on traditional bread and butter pudding to present to you. This recipe uses hot cross buns as the base and is a great family pudding for your Easter Sunday lunch. [Read more...]

Chicken Out update

chicken_out.JPGThe Chicken Out campaign is making a real difference! Take a look at this great update from HFW… [Read more...]