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With strong culinary influences from India, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, paired with the various regional Chinese cooking styles, this tiny nation punches well above its weight when it comes to food offerings. It’s a little known fact that Singapore’s … read more… Alternative seasonings… Date: 23-03-2020 | Published by: Nick Baines Whether it’s to add depth to your sauce, or lift the natural flavours of a casserole, seasoning is arguably the hardest thing to master in the professional kitchen. Beyond the fine art of administering salt and pepper to a dish, inquisitive culinary minds will reach for a wide variety of ingredients to add layers of … read more… Time to take your vegan offering seriously… Date: 06-03-2020 | Published by: Nick Baines The vegan freight train has been rumbling along for a while now and has certainly gathered some momentum. Whether it’s Pret A Manger stuffing another plant-based grab and go sarnie into their offering, or Sainsbury’s and Waitrose further expanding their lines of meat and dairy free ready meals, the vegan label is a valuable one. … read more… The secret to summer success… Date: 15-02-2020 | Published by: Nick Baines Winter is cold, and it is bleak. The near Arctic conditions and short, grey, dreary days can often leave you thinking the intensity of British summer produce is a mere glimmer on the horizon. However, while we rummage around with a limited line-up of local seasonal produce, now is the time to set your sights … read more… Complimenting With Compotes Date: 15-01-2020 | Published by: Nick Baines Consistency is one of the most difficult traits to nail in the commercial kitchen. Sometimes, things are easily fixed, such as the knife work of a young commis chef, but there are greater issues at play that can derail even the most conscientious of cooks. The seasons, growing conditions and the weather all play a … read more… Rediscovering the potato Date: | Published by: Nick Baines For years the humble ‘tato has served the UK as one of the most reliable food sources we pull from the ground. However, despite its dependability, this tasty tuber is never revered in the same way as the freshness of new season asparagus or the glorious colours of beets. But underestimate potatoes at your peril. … read more… January’s Seasonal Spotlight is out now! Date: 09-01-2020 | Published by: Harriet Livesey Download here: January 2020 Seasonal Spotlight While January is traditionally a quieter month for foodservice operators, however our preparations for summer 2020 are well underway so there is no respite for us. This month, our Procurement team will be out and about in the field looking to secure quality fruit, veg and dairy products for … read more… 2020 Menu Prep: Working smart… Date: 10-12-2019 | Published by: Nick Baines The beginning of the year is always a tricky one. It’s peak time for January diets, detoxes and a vast number of gluten-free, vegetarian and non-dairy diet choices. Most of which are doomed to fail, yet wreak havoc for those of us planning menus. This is made particularly difficult as we come straight out of … read more… Is Brazilian food the next big thing? Date: 05-12-2019 | Published by: Nick Baines Up until now Brazilian food in the UK has mainly been focussed around all you can eat churrascarias, but that could be about to change. Food trends tend to come in waves, whether it’s the gourmet burger that dominated the food landscape a decade ago, or the more recent occurrence of accurate Mexican street food … read more… | Next Page » T’s&C’s of Trade Get in touch Downloads Sell to Us © Fresh Direct 2021 Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions (Website) Terms & Conditions of sale Modern Slavery Act Gender Pay Gap Report Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom, TN25 4AG | Company number 03053702 Cookies List Cookies Settings Your cookies Just like other sites, we use cookies. Our cookies give you the best experience possible, helping us show you more of what is relevant and useful to you. You can manage yourCookies Settings at any time or for more information visit ourprivacy policy. Yes, I understand