We can finally put the 'Eggwina' controversy to rest Do you recall back in 1988 when the then health minister Edwina Currie warned us that UK egg production was blighted by salmonella? Almost over night the sales of eggs fell by a half and the government was forced to spend thousands to reassure the British egg eating public. Mrs Currie subsequently lost her job over the remark. Many of us happily continued to enjoy our eggs (me included) however this...Read more

Why You Should Eat Less Salt Salt is added to food to enhance its flavour, act as a stabiliser, retain moisture and to help products last longer on the shelf. As a preservative, it prevents foods such as fish and meats from spoiling as most bacteria and moulds cannot grow in very salty environments. In fact, salt was so highly valued in fridge-free, Ancient Rome, that soldiers received a salt allowance as part of their pay. They were literally ‘worth...Read more

Stilton cheese and Fenland celery parcels Flaky pastry encases a delectable filling of potato, Stilton cheese and diced Fenland celery, these pasties make for a perfect midweek family supper, as well as being wonderful packed up and eaten ‘al fresco’ as a Bonfire Night warmer. Suitable for freezing. Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 30-35 mins What you'll need 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1 tsp English mustard powder 200g Stilton cheese, crumbled 4 sticks Fenland celery,...Read more

Fatoush light lunch or supper This crisp crunchy Lebanese salad tossed with a tangy lemon and sumac dressing is traditionally made with toasted pitta breads, but broken tortilla chips taste even better. Prep: 15 minutes Serves 4 1/2 iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces ½ cucumber, partly peeled, quartered, deseeded, sliced 110 g (4 oz) trimmed radishes, thinly sliced 1 green pepper, halved, deseeded, diced 2 tomatoes, diced 3 spring onions, thinly sliced 15 g (1/2 oz) flat leafed parsley,...Read more

Minted Beetroot and Feta Dip Starter or snack If you have a food processor or stick blender this vibrant coloured dip can be blitzed together in minutes. Beetroot is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre, energy boosting natural sugars and body building protein, no wonder it is regarded as a superfood. Prep 15 minutes Serves 4 250 g (9 oz) pack cooked beetroot in natural juices 11/2 teaspoons harissa spice paste 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground...Read more

Prue Leith co-founds new premium meal delivery service for time poor real food lovers. Deli At Home founders include Yoosli owner Markus Niemeier and Michelin Star trained Chef Brian Collie Well-known television presenter, restaurateur, caterer, journalist, cookery writer and novelist Prue Leith is one of the founders of Deli At Home, the new premium meal delivery service for time poor real food lovers. Says Prue “I am delighted to be part of the team that has launched this new meal...Read more

Smoking was found to pose the biggest modifiable risk to sight loss Eye health experts today marked National Eye Health Week (21 – 27 September) with a warning that unhealthy lifestyles are fuelling an alarming increase in avoidable sight loss as a new study published in the journal Ophthalmology(1) reveals lifestyle factors increase the risk of sight loss regardless of a person’s genetic make-up. The research, led by scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, used healthy lifestyle scores based on...Read more