One thing I love about buying Organic Produce, instead of the plastic wrapped supermarket stuff (one thing among many), is the handy natural packaging that comes along with it. Take green peas, for example. These little pouches keep the peas fresh and juicy, and offer the delightful task of shelling. I sure don't think about the task of shelling peas as a chore, just sit yourself down with a bowl and a friend or a child or two, and the job is finished in no time. It is tricky, however, not to eat them all before they get into the pot, since they are tasty and sweet raw. You can use the shells as mulch in the garden, or put them around plants in pots outside.

Sweetcorn is another veg with handy packaging. Cooking corn on a barbecue is super easy when you leave the outside leaves on the sweetcorn, as this allows the corn to cook without drying out, and when it is done, just peel the leaves back and you've got a handle to hold the corn to eat off the cob. It is always best to store corn with all the outside layers attached, as these will keep the corn fresh for longer.
Mandarins; organic and juicy, have just begun their season, which is great news for lunch! There is something so happy about the burst of aromatic sweetness that fills the air when you peel a mandarin. The aromatic oils held within the skin burst open when you peel them, releasing their tangy sweet scent into the air. Just as the skins of lemon and lime are often used in recipes, mandarin skin can also be used to add flavour and interest to a range of recipes. Click here to be tempted by a fabulous mandarin chocolate brownie recipe. If you let the peels dry out, they make great fire starters, releasing their scent once again when the volatile oils catch fire along with the kindling.

Organic potatoes are fresh and full of flavour at the moment. We've compiled a quick guide, so that you can choose the best variety to suit your dinner. Some potatoes are better suited to mashing, while others are perfect for roasting or steaming. Click here to read more...