Cooking British food with organic produce doesn’t have to be difficult, inconvenient or expensive. It’s possible to prepare delicious family meals on a budget that are quick and satisfying. It’s healthy and, by involving the kids in cooking meals, you can bring the whole family together. After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
We’ve put together a little guide on sourcing organic produce locally and a few quick and easy recipes for you to try.
Most major supermarkets sell organic foods. If you are on a budget, check out your local Aldi or Lidl discount supermarkets. Aldi’s range includes groceries including eggs, milk and veg. Try its recipe for cheesy potato cakes. They’re a great alternative to chips and go well with almost anything.
At Larkfleet we are lucky to have developments in locations where there are also plenty of farmers’ markets and farm shops where you can find organic produce.
One such is Riverford Organics – one of their farms is at Sacrewell Farm near Peterborough. You can buy direct from the farm or go online here. And they have plenty of recipe ideas here. You can also buy recipe boxes with all the fresh ingredients you’ll need for your favourite dishes.
Another Cambridgeshire grower is HolmSelect in March. They are passionate about organic farming and supply to the Organic Delivery Company. Your choice of British grown organic food is greater than ever before.
Recipes
You can cook just about anything. And they can be organic, as long as you source organic produce. The BBC website has some great quick British recipes – just make sure you use organic ingredients.
One of our favourites is herby Toad in the Hole which can be on the table in under an hour. Serve with freshly cooked organic veg like broccoli or peas, carrots and roast parsnips.
