I always feel September can be an inbetweener month as we approach the end of summer and autumn is just around the corner, you never really know if you should have a salad or something warmer and comforting, but generally you still get those odd warm days.

So, as we head back to work after our summer holiday and children are going back to school, getting back into those routines of what to have for dinner can sometimes get a little stressed, so having some easy dinners is just what’s needed. Don’t forget some easy lunch box ideas, simple pasta salads are always great to have and can be made the day before, one of our favourites is pesto pasta salad.

To make the most of September’s fruit and vegetables, which are currently in season, here are a few suggestions to get you started.

• Apples
• Aubergine
• Blackberries
• Carrots
• Cranberries
• Figs
• Grapes
• Green beans
• Peppers
• Plums
• Pomegranates
• Sweetcorn
• Tomatoes

Spring is just around the corner, where the days start to get longer but it can still be chilly so can be tricky to prepare for.  Here are a few suggestions to get you started this month.

There are plenty of celebrations this month, with Mother’s day in the UK on the 10^th March 2024, how about treating your mum to a homemade cake, buttercream cupcake or some tasty shortbread biscuits