Fruit and Veg For All

As Summer turns to Autumn, bringing crisp fresh weather with it, our kitchen stocks up on products stacked full of warm seasonal goodness. We will be moving towards comforting dishes that draw on nature's larder. You will see evidence of this inspiration in our Autumn / Winter menus: Hearty cuts of British meat, earthy vegetables such as parsnips, artichoke and winter squash and distinctive fragrant herbs.

Comfort Without the Calories

Hearty eating does not have to mean heafty calories. We have a great tip for staying fit and healthy throughout the cold months ahead:

Papiot style is a great way of cooking fish using all its natural potential and keeping in all of its flavours and goodness. Simply take a piece of greaseproof paper, large enough to wrap the fish, and line the bottom with a few slices of lemon and place the fish on top. Most fish will work but try and avoid flat fish. Add a touch of sea salt, white pepper and a few sprigs of dill. Close the baking paper by rolling the two ends together, you will end up with something that looks like a rolled napkin then tie the two ends together put this in the oven and cook on gas mark 4 or 180 degrees for 7 - 10 minutes.

Home Made Soups

There is nothing better for keeping you warm than a delicious home made soup, use these tips from Brewery Executive Chef Erling Rugsten on how to make the perfect seasonal soup.

Save all of your vegetables trimmings throughout the week for example the end of your carrots, celery, herb stalks - almost anything goes even potato peels! Add herbs and spices to give it that extra kick and make sure that you make a big pot so you can freeze what you don't eat for another day.

To make your soup a bit different why not try tossing some pumpkin seeds in a warm frying pan for a few minutes, you will soon see them pop like pop corn which gives them extra flavour and texture. Sprinkle these on top of your soup and add a drop of creme fraiche or natural yoghurt to finish.

Seeds

Forget the chocolate when your sat at your desk, seeds will keep you trim, healthy and happy. Seeds are rich in Omega Oils which is great for your hair, eyes and bones. They are also full of energy and packed full of vitamins. Add them to your museli or sprinkle them over a fresh fruit salad for a tasty alternative breakfast