Food & Farming Blog

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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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Can I Use Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil In An Airfryer?

The best oils to use in an air fryer are oils which have a high smoke point and therefore won't burn at high temperatures. Cold pressed rapeseed oil is ideal for using in an airfryer because it has a high smoke point of 220-230°C or 425-445°F

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

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!

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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

How do ya like them apples?

Why do apples taste so great? What makes apples a healthy choice? and most importantly what are the best things to cook using apples?

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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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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Guest Blog - Raphaella Rookes from Latch to Ladle

A key nutrient that babies need during weaning and beyond is omega 3 which is one of the Essential Fatty Acids. They are called essential because your body can’t make them. Omega 3 is a really important nutrient because it can help with both brain and vision development.

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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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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Sprout-tastic

Sprouts seem to divide the nation, with some loving them and others saying they are a Christmas tradition they would happily ditch – but what makes sprouts so unpopular? Is it just down to overcooking?

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Farming, flea beetle and the future

The littleseed farm have grown oil seed rape on our farm for around 20 years and each year we come up against different challenges that can affect the yield of our harvest - flea beetle is just one of those.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Pumpkin perfection

At littleseed we have a lot of love for pumpkins! In October the supermarkets and shops get filled with them in the run up to Halloween but they are good for so much more than carving.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Littleseedlings on the farm

Using the great outdoors as a classroom is a fantastic way to inspire young people by mixing fun with learning, a trip to a farm can be an incredibly exciting and motivating experience for children.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Beet it!

When it comes to cutting down on food waste, beetroot is top of the leader board as the leaves, stalks and root can be eaten and its earthy, distinctive flavour and nutritional value have escalated it to the root you can't beat!

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Jennie Palmer Jennie Palmer

Crushing on kale

Always hailed as a superfood, we’re fully on board with Kale because this leafy veggie is so nutrient-dense. With B vitamins that are needed for energy and forming healthy blood cells, it’s also packed with Vitamins C and E which are important antioxidants needed to support the immune system.

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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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Alex Oates Alex Oates

The glamorous world of silage!

Silage is predominantly made from grass crop, but legumes, forage maize, other cereals, kale and fodder beet are also used. Grass is the cheapest source of food for livestock, and is the best way to offer the energy, protein, vitamins and minerals they require

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