Broccoli stay fresh expert’s easy fix

With a plethora of health benefits, it’s easy to see why broccoli is a staple vegetable enjoyed by many. However, maintaining the freshness and crispness of broccoli can be hard, especially without proper storage techniques. Thankfully, Natasha Blythe, food hygiene expert at High Speed Training, has shared her expertise on prolonging the shelf life of … Read more

Jamie Oliver’s broccoli pasta recipe has ‘authentic Italian flavours’

Instructions Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Pour the dry pasta into the pot, cooking according to the box instructions. Add basil, anchovies, 1 tablespoon of oil, zest and juice from the lemon to a mixer with a splash of boiling water. Smash the garlic through a garlic crusher and into the mixer. … Read more

The little-known way to wash broccoli that will get rid of bugs

People were horrified when a video on why you should absolutely be washing your vegetables went viral. The video on TikTok took the platform by storm when a popular creator, @andrelifehack, demonstrated themselves washing their broccoli and multiple black bugs wriggled out of the florets. Viewers were grossed out by what they saw and vowed … Read more

‘Super easy’ cooking method shows we have all been cooking broccoli wrong

Broccoli seems like a simple enough vegetable to prepare, but it turns out that most of us have been cooking it the wrong way. After spending years preparing dinner, you may feel confident that you know how to cook this green veggie, but you are not meant to cut it up before you begin boiling … Read more