The littleseed Blog

Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

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.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

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.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Why cold pressed oil is best for cooking with?

Cold pressing refers to the process getting the oil from the fruit or seed. To make littleseed we simply squeeze and press the seeds to get the rapeseed oil out. This makes sure we keep hold of the majority of the minerals, vitamins, enzymes and trace elements that make our oil naturally good.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Our top tips for making perfect roast potatoes

Want to learn how to cook perfect roast potatoes everytime. In opinion the only oil for roasting is rapeseed oil.

Check out our tips and hacks for making the crispiest, fluffiest, golden roast potatoes.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Switch it up

Why switch your cooking oil to littleseed British Extra Virgin rapeseed oil?

Where do we start? There are so many good reasons to switch to a British Rapeseed oil like littleseed but we have to start with its distinctly delicious flavour which lends itself to so many different ways of cooking.

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Jennie Palmer Jennie Palmer

Working towards a sustainable future

Here at littleseed we believe the little things make a big impact! We wanted to share with you some of the things we do to make a difference and how you can make a difference too.

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Jennie Palmer Jennie Palmer

Spring is in the air!

Lambing is one of the busiest times on the farm. Long hours and sleepless nights are aplenty, and the farm team are on standby day and night.

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Jennie Palmer Jennie Palmer

The journey from yellow fields to the kitchen

Oil presses are simply like large screws which cold press the rapeseed by gently squeezing the oil from the seed. This gentle process retains the majority of the minerals, vitamins, enzymes and trace elements that make littleseed British rapeseed oil the healthier choice for you.

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