It’s a shame to make a pumpkin head for Halloween without eating the scrumptious pulp full of beta-carotene and only 30 calories a serving. Of course you can dry the seeds to snack on later, a rich source of zinc and amino acids. Did you know Saffron Walden grew saffron in the Medieval days...

Salsify is sometimes known as sea asparagus. Its dark green with a salty taste and is farmed from beaches and coast lines - so works perfectly well with seafood.Use it as a vegetable....

This Sauté Garlic Mushrooms with Garlic and Chive Butter Recipe is as easy as can be. Use as a starter or as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course served on a herb salad with a few roasted new potatoes. Big field mushrooms work well cooked whole or simple button halved or quartered or an...

A Spanish style Omelette - good served warm or cold. Use a small deep frying pan which can be put in the oven - or transfer on to a baking tray...

 There has been a lot in the news about bought in salads being high in calories, this is mainly down to the sauce they are dressed in, salads are extremely healthy packed with an assortment of raw vegetables meaning you get a good balance of vitamins and minerals. Shop bought dressings can...