Every year 20 miles of Notting Hill streets come alive with vibrant costumes, music and the delicious smells of Caribbean cooking. Yes it’s time to dig out your steel drums and feather your headdress as the Notting Hill Carnival comes to town!
As the end of the summer draws nigh, we bring news of suffering strawberries, and a return to the winter comforts of marmalade and fast food (a cautionary tale). MORE
Last month our very own Company Nutritionist, Jo Butten, invited you send in your burning questions about diet and health, and by gum don’t you have inquisitive minds! Thanks to all of you that sent in your queries – you really got us thinking. Here are our top questions with answers from Jo – hopefully you’ll find them helpful!
The past few weekends have been absolute scorchers and I don’t know about you, but we just can’t get enough of the sunshine. Whether it’s breakfast on the balcony, a lunchtime picnic or an afternoon pint in a beer garden – if ever there’s an opportunity to go alfresco, we’re there. With the barbecue season now in full swing, it’s definitely time to get grilling.
Like most people I know I can’t look in a full length mirror without sucking in my belly and dreaming of a svelte body in a one piece swimsuit with high cut legs. Then I shake my head and move on.
But I have been looking lately at the Quorn range, particularly as ingredients rather than ready meals and I’ve had a pleasant surprise.
Weightwatchers™ have an excellent success rate with an eating plan based on a points system. Every food has a Points Value® calculated using the calories and saturated fat in a given amount. No food is forbidden as long as you stay within your allocated points. MORE
Caroline Chisholm is Head of Marketing and Communications for environmental organization Earthwatch. Quorn is helping to support Caroline as she trains to swim the English Channel in August. She’ll write a regular column about her experiences here.
They say you should do something every day that scares you. And with my first sea swim in Dover Harbour, I think I just about ticked off the next 352 all in one go.
Festival goers around the country remain stunned … an amazing Glastonbury the other weekend and not one drop of mud to be seen!
Watching various highlights (Stevie Wonder, you redefine legendary!) from the clean comfort of my living room I was so happy for everyone there – good music and glorious sunshine is a combination made in heaven. MORE
A few days ago, NICE published new guidance on the prevention of heart disease in the UK population. The bit that I find interesting is that other campaigns, such as Change4Life, focus on the changes that we as individuals can make to improve our health. But the latest guidance from NICE is firmly aimed at those who have real influence over what we eat. Think local authorities who determine what’s on the menu in hospitals or public canteens.
NICE is specifically interested in reducing the nation’s consumption of salt and saturated fats. And here, it calls on the food industry to reduce salt levels in the food it manufactures and to highlight salt and sat fat content to enable consumers to make better choices.
NICE also calls on local planning authorities to limit the number of fast food outlets allowed to open in specific areas (such as within walking distance of schools) and indeed, to review the concentration of outlets in a given area.
You’ll be pleased to know that we’re working hard on achieving lower salt levels where necessary across all the products in the Quorn range. What’s more, Quorn mince and pieces are low in fat and saturated fat.
Do you think food manufacturers should be given guidelines for the products they produce? Let us know your thoughts.
Last month we proudly introduced you to our new and improved Quorn Sausages and they seem to be going down a storm. This month, we bring you two scrumptious recipes that will excite even the fussiest of taste buds.
The Quorn chefs have been hard at work to bring you this gorgeous Roasted Quorn Sausages and Pepper Pasta, which is great for serving as a main course, particularly with some leafy greens.
We’ve also included one of our favourite recipes – Quorn Sausages with Lentils recipe, which is perfect as a quick and healthy meal. MORE
On those glorious days when the British summer weather decides to grace us with a few sunny rays, what better way to enjoy it than a bit of alfresco dining? Picnics have always been a great British tradition. Sandwiches, strawberries, quiches, pastries, crisps, dips and cheeses – all perfect picnic additions. And don’t forget, our brilliant Quorn Mini-Snack range can be found in the chilled section of major supermarkets.
Picnic aficionados will be pleased to know that we’re already thinking about a picnic range for next year and we want to know what your favourite picnic food is. Send your suggestions to blog@marlowfoods.co.uk with the subject Suggestions.
In the meanwhile, we’re wondering how the great British public plans to make the most of the sizzling summer ahead and we’d love to see picnics with a real ‘wow’ factor. We’re on the hunt for photos of your most extravagant and extraordinary, weird and wonderful picnic excursions. If your photo gets featured on the blog, we’ll send you a £10 Quorn voucher. MORE
