The littleseed Blog
Treat your mum to a homemade Mother's Day brunch to remember
Celebrating Mother’s Day and the remarkable women who nuture love, and inspire us every day is so important but that doesn’t mean you have to spend lots of money on flowers and meals out. Without a doubt, it’s the thought and time you put in that counts.
four easy cakes and bakes for mother’s day
Mothering Sunday is a perfect opportunity to show the mothers in your life just how much you care. While lots of you might opt for flowers and chocolates. In our opinion one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give on Mother’s Day is a lovingly prepared homemade cake or bake.
Can Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil help with cholesterol management?
Cold pressed rapeseed oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, Studies have shown that monounsaturated fats have been linked to improvements in cholesterol levels, specifically by reducing LDL cholesterol without having a negative impact on HDL cholesterol levels.
Five top facts about rapeseed.
We’ve learnt a lot about rapeseed over the years and the beautiful oil it produces, so we’ve thought we’d share our top five facts and figures that you might not have heard.
How cooking oils can add extra flavour into a low FODMAP Diet
For many the thought of going without a flavourful and versatile ingredient like garlic or onion is hard to imagine but cooking oils offer a way for those following a low FODMAP diet to enjoy those key flavours without discomfort and bloating.
Understanding the difference: Rapeseed Oil vs. Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil
What is cold-pressed oil? What’s the difference between that and highly processed oils? What are the benefits of cooking with cold pressed oils? While some oils share a common origin and come from the same plant, the differences in their processing methods and nutritional profiles set them apart.
The humble egg - an amazing ingredient
British Egg Week is a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the incredible versatility and nutritional value of eggs. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, use them in baking, or incorporate them into savoury dishes, eggs have rightfully earned their place in the kitchen.
Top Tips for Decluttering the Contents of Your Kitchen Cupboards
The kitchen is often the busiest room in our home and over time, our kitchen cupboards can become cluttered and disorganised. If you've ever struggled to find the ingredient that you’re looking for or felt overwhelmed by a Tupperware avalanche, it might be time for a kitchen cupboard decluttering session
What makes a cooking oil Extra Virgin?
When it comes to cooking oils, the term "extra virgin" is often associated with olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is praised for its exceptional quality and health benefits. However, there's a growing debate in the culinary world about whether the term Extra Virgin is exclusive to Olive oil.
Are seed oils bad for you?
There has been a lot of controversy in the press recently over seed oils and their impact on our health. We wanted to address some of the common concerns and bust some myths about seed oils and explain why you don’t need to worry!
What are the essential components for making a perfect salad dressing?
Summer is definitely salad season and there are so many different combinations of salad and salad dressings out there. You can use any oil for a salad dressing but Extra Virgin rapeseed oil is a great choice for making salad dressings with.
Our top tips for making the most of the British picnic season
The window of opportunity for eating outdoors in the UK is often fleeting so we must make the most of the sun while it shines. If you love lunching in the fresh air, read on because we’ve got some delicious ideas for picnic food to share with you and some top tips for how to have the best picnic possible.
Good things crumb to those who bake
Biscuits are a favourite here at littleseed and so it was no surprise to us to find out that this deliciously sweet and compact snack has a whole day set aside in its honour. National Biscuit Day, which is celebrated on May 29th annually, is a day to appreciate the humble biscuit and all its various types and flavours.
Can you use cold pressed rapeseed oil to bake cakes?
Absolutely! Rapeseed oil makes delicious moist cakes with extremely consistent texture, so is ideal for baking with.
Regenerative farming for the future generations
Regenerative agriculture is something we are passionate about here at littleseed and we have been implementing regenerative farming practices on our farm for several years now.
Food that’s fit for a king
Whether you’re a fully-fledged union-jack-waving, commemorative-china-buying royalist or you’re just really looking forward to the extra bank holiday we’ve got you sorted with three great ideas for how to have a truly regal feast on coronation weekend.
TOP TIPS FOR SHOPPING AND EATING ON A BUDGET
Whether it’s old favourites or trying something new, planning what you are going to eat each day for the coming week makes it much easier to stick to a budget and also helps cut down on food waste.
We’ve put together a weekly meal planner with some of our favourite meals to feed a family of 4.
Sandwich emergency - what to do when you've run out of bread
We’ve all been there. You go to make a sandwich, reach for the bread bag and it’s empty. Devastating!
But we have a solution for those sad breadless moments… homemade flatbreads.
Are cold pressed rapeseed oil and canola oil the same thing?
Are cold pressed.rapeseed oil and canola oil the same thing?
They are both produced from the rapeseed crop but the two oils are produced in different ways and have very different qualities.