Tag Archive for: 2025

Blackberry – Flavour of The Month

Does anyone else have nostalgic memories of blackberry picking with family, bringing home a haul and seeing just how many crumbles or pies could be made? The classic blackberry, often found growing on prickly bushes, is a familiar sight, with someone close by holding a bag ready for the ripest ones—no matter how thorny or challenging the terrain. There’s little that can keep a determined Brit from their blackberry fix!

Matcha – Flavour of The Month

Matcha, the vibrant green tea powder, is swiftly gaining popularity as the new morning go-to, rivalling coffee as a caffeinated pick-me-up. When matcha first arrived in Britain, it sparked intense curiosity, but a lack of clear preparation guidance led to a slow initial adoption. Now, however, it’s enjoying a remarkable comeback, with people embracing its unique qualities and health benefits.

Flavour of The Month: Miso

Miso, once a niche ingredient, is now rapidly becoming a household staple across the UK, showing up in both sweet and savoury dishes—a remarkable shift over the past five years. Originating in Japan, miso was historically a luxury seasoning reserved for the wealthy, first documented in the Heian period.