I make a mean blackberry crumble if I do say so myself. Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus) are nutrient-dense berries packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and powerful bioactive compounds. As a rich source of polyphenols, including anthocyanins, flavonoids, and ellagic acid, blackberries have been li...

Turnips (Brassica rapa) are a nutrient-dense root vegetable that has been cultivated for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. They belong to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes broccoli, cabbage, and radishes. Turnips are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and bioa...

Have you tried these funny little roots before? Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius), often referred to as oyster plant, is an underutilised root vegetable with a long history of medicinal and culinary use. This nutrient-dense vegetable is rich in dietary fibre, inulin, antioxidants, and essential miner...

Radishes (Raphanus sativus) are a root vegetable known for their peppery flavour and crisp texture. They are commonly consumed raw in salads but are also used in pickling, cooking, and traditional medicine. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds such as glucosinolates and ...

The humble spud. Why has it had such a bad wrap? People seem less scared of death than they are of eating a potato these days. If you come to my house on a Sunday you will be fed your own body weight in roast potatoes. Ultra crunchy and fluffy inside. Does it get much better?

Potatoes (Solanum tube...

I absolutely love parsnips A staple of a good wintery Sunday roast. Also amazing as a puree with scallops! Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) are a root vegetable known for their slightly sweet and earthy flavour. They have been cultivated for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Rich in ess...

You have probably noticed by now that I put red onions in everything pretty much. there is a good reason for that. All onions are incredibly beneficial for our health. here's a lowdown. 

Onions (Allium cepa) are a widely consumed vegetable that has been valued for both its culinary versatility and ...

Have you tried one of these delicious crunchy alien looking artefacts?

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes), a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, is a nutrient-dense vegetable with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. This versatile vegetable is rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre...

A strange gnarly looking root that is not an artichoke and has absolutely nothing to do with Jerusalem. Weird!

Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus), also known as sunchokes, are a nutrient-dense tuber widely recognised for their health-promoting properties. They are particularly rich in diet...

I adore horseradish. Especially with beetroot and of course roast beef. Apart from clearing out your nostrils at a rapid rate, it also packs some other powerful benefits. 

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a pungent root vegetable traditionally used both as a culinary spice and a medicinal remed...

There is a very good reason that I use garlic so much in pretty much every savoury dish that I cook. I have gone on and on about its many health benefits for decades. Here's why. 

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been widely used for centuries in both culinary and medicinal applications. Modern research...

Personally I absolutely adore fennel. Whether it is the fresh plant or a tea. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a highly valued medicinal and culinary plant used for centuries in traditional medicine. This aromatic herb is rich in essential nutrients, bioactive compounds, and antioxidants that contribu...