With the new university year looming, newbie students are preparing to leave home. For some of them, it will be first time in their lives that they’ve lived without the support of good old Mum and Dad. But how
This week I’ve been reading about the amazing work being done by food banks. Inevitably, it’s got me thinking. First I give heartfelt thanks that we are fortunate enough to be able to put food on the table ourselves and
The food industry is drowning in legislation that is, so we’re told, to protect us – the consumers. That’s very fine and wonderful and I’m all in favour of protecting our vital food chain, but in my opinion, this latest
The tension mounts. Hoards of hopefuls in posh frocks and dinner suits enjoy the evening sun and a glass of Bucks Fizz. Inside the huge marquee, the caterers prepare for the celebration dinner. And everyone hopes that it will be
Why are UK Governments so fond of voluntary standards? Is it so they can claim they’ve told us so, before they wash their hands of the whole situation?
Have you noticed how trends change when it comes to dietary advice? In the 80s, eating fibre was the be-all and the end-all. What’s happened to the famous F-word in the 21st century? Do we longer need fibre? Have the
There’s nothing sweeter than the sight of a little bunny rabbit going hoppity, hoppity, is there? But are we, as a nation, ignoring a valuable food source because the thought of eating one of those cutesy little creatures is just
It’s that time of year when quaking youngsters are waiting to find out if they will attend the university of their choice. Dreams and aspirations are on the line as the young hopefuls start their journey into the future.
