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The fall season equals pumpkin season and pumpkin season equals pumpkin carving—quick and simple maths. The fall season has rolled in, and dare we say, so have all the multicoloured squash and gourds of the winter seasons.  Pumpkin carving is a tradition that has been around since the 19th century, originating from Irish folklore, the story of ‘Stingy Jack’. Pumpkin carving looked a little bit different back then; the beautiful orange gourds we have all come to know and love so well had not yet been introduced to the UK. Until the classic pumpkin was introduced, people made use of the rutabaga turnip for all carving ventures. How bizarre to think, as they are so very different. Pumpkin carving is riotous fun, yet the annual problem of our generation is finding a good way to use and dispose of the guts and gourd carnage aftermath. Worry not, for here are five things you can do with the innards of a pumpkin. Add to the Vegetable Broth Stockpile As it turns out, pumpkin guts are deeply flavourful and can be used flexibly in any recipe that calls for chicken or vegetable broth.  Quick veg broth recipe: Sauté pumpkin pulp with other leftover veg, onions, celery, carrot, etc. Add water and let the mixture simmer for about 30minutes to an hour before straining. Et voila! Fresh veg stock. Harvest the pumpkin seeds for roasting!  Make the classic roasted seeds everyone knows and loves or try your hand at making its <a href="https://64...

Stingy Jack &amp; the True Origin of the Jack-O-Lantern Legend has it that seven centuries ago; there lived a drunkard in Ireland known as ‘Stingy Jack’. Jack was well known for being a deceiver and a manipulator. One night Satan, overheard the many tales of Jack’s evil doing. Intrigued and a little envious, the devil went to find out for himself whether or not Jack lived up to his reputation. One night a drunken Jack was wandering the countryside whereupon he came across Satan. Fearing his end was imminent, Jack bargained with the devil to allow him a last request before departing this world. He asked the devil to allow him a drink of ale before departing to hell. Seeing no reason not to oblige, the devil accepted Jacks request. Satan took Jack to the local pub where Jack had his fill of ale. Upon quenching his thirst, Jack had the cheek to ask Satan to pay for the ale. Unbelievable! As it happened, Satan did not carry any money either. Jack convinced Satan to turn into a silver coin with which to pay the bartender and then change back when he wasn’t looking. Satan, impressed by Jacks cunning, did as asked. Jack was clever though, as soon as the devil transformed into a silver coin, he grabbed it and put it into his pocket, which also had a crucifix. The presence of the cross would not permit the devil from escaping his coin form. Jack coerced the devil into sparing his life for the next ten years, Satan complied, releasing the devil. Ten years past and Jack found himself in the devil’s presence once more though this time Jack appeared willing to depart. As Satan was getting readied to take Jack to hell, he asked the devil if he could have an apple. Unbeknownst to Satan, this was another of Jacks tricks. Once again, the devil accepted Jacks request; Satan climbed up the branches of a nearby apple tree. As the devil climbed, Jack surrounded the base of the tree with crucifixes, trapping the devil once more. Frustrated at being entrapped once more,...

With autumn well underway, most of us will have noticed the tell signs of the season. What with all different shaped pumpkins and gourds filling up the market stalls, to the colourful change of leaves flooding the streets and the return of the ever-famous pumpkin spice latte. October is here, and we intend to deliver the same ambience it provides us all. That being said, read on for the five benefits pumpkin seeds can provide you this spooky season. May Help Improve Sleep A lesser-known benefit of Pumpkin Seeds is their ability to aid with sleep! Pumpkin Seeds are a natural source of tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that may help boost sleep. The mineral zinc also present in Pumpkin Seeds helps convert the tryptophan into serotonin, which is then changed into melatonin, the sleep hormone. Further, pumpkin seeds are a great source of the mineral magnesium. Proper magnesium levels are known to be associated with better sleep quality as well.   Small studies have found taking a magnesium supplement boosted sleep quality and total sleep time in people with low magnesium levels. Pumpkin Seeds Boost Hormone Levels Pumpkin Seeds are used in Seed Cycling ; an alternative medicine practice believed to aid in regulating reproductive hormones. As mentioned above, Pumpkin Seeds provide a high content of the nutrient zinc. Zinc has an impact on several different areas of your body.  This includes the reproductive system and pituitary glands. Zinc is essential in the production of progesterone; it increases the production of FSH (Follicle Stimulating...

If you’re carving a Jack-O-Lantern this year, take advantage of all the goodness inside!  Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of antioxidants. They help rid the body of ‘free radicals’ which cause damage to cells. Pumpkin Seeds contain antioxidants vitamin E, zinc, copper, manganese and carotenoids. Antioxidants may aid in the reduction of inflammation, consuming antioxidant-rich foods can help protect against many diseases.  Vitamin E enhances the body's immune response and helps protect against infectious diseases. While zinc protects our bodies from inflammation, invading pathogens, and allergies. Thereby helping prevent infections and boosting overall immunity.  Follow these super easy step-by-step instructions, and you’ll be rewarded with a special and delicious treat, no trickery involved. How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds Whether you’re carving spooky pumpkin faces for Halloween or making homemade  pumpkin puree  from scratch, don’t forget to save the edible seeds inside! This healthy snack recipe is easy to make at home and a fun little project to get the kids involved. Step 1: Remove &amp; Rinse Using a large spoon remove the entangled raw seeds, inside pulp, and stringy fibres, from the pumpkin. The seeds from carving pumpkins and pie pumpkins are edible. You'll get different amounts of seeds depending on the size of your pumpkin. Place all your seeds in a sieve and rinse out any extra gunk or stringy bits from your seeds.   Step 2: Dry Ensure your seeds are thoroughly dried up. Use a kitchen towel or roll. This will help your seeds become nice and crispy when being roasted in the oven. If they aren't dried thoroughly the excess moisture will build up in the ...

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This bread is Spooktacular! The combination of pure pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and pumpkin seeds add to its moist texture, making it a flavourful season favourite.

Get ahead of the carve, with this Pumpkin Puree recipe. Perfect for repurposing all those pumpkin bits and guts, perfect for home freezing, use to make soups, pies, even pumpkin bread! #Squashgoals

Flavourful and super easy to make. Just roasting the butternut squash and onion and toss it in a blender and BOO- yah!

Forget not, waste not… turn leftover pumpkin seeds into a delicious treat! Lets give 'em pumpkin to talk about.

Looking for the best Pumpkin Seed recipe ever? Look no further! Seriously this Roasted Pumpkin Seed recipe can’t get any tastier! Every time you get your hands on a pumpkin all you are going to want to make are these roasted seeds. Scary good!

Are Chia Seeds Good for You? | 10 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds Yes, for those who want a quick answer, Chia Seeds are most likely good for you.  Chia Seeds are one of the plant-based foods that contain one of the most significant amounts of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. They abound in copious amounts of high-quality protein, along with several antioxidants and essential minerals. These may improve blood levels of heart-healthy omega-3s, digestive health, as well as any risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Read on for all of this and more if you'd like answers as to why Chia Seeds could be precisely what you need. Chia Seeds Are Easy to Incorporate Into Your Diet Chia seeds themselves are quite bland, making them an easy add on to pretty much anything. A massive bonus of them is they don't need to be ground up like flax seeds do. Making them so much easier to prepare. Chia seeds can be eaten raw, added to porridge, puddings, smoothies, soaked in juice or different kinds of milk, or added to baked goods. You can also pepper them on top of different rice dishes and vegetables. However, the most popular way Chia Seeds are incorporated into diets is by sprinkling them on cereals, yoghurts and granolas. Chia Seeds have the fantastic ability to absorb both water and fat. This special trait can thicken sauces in recipes and as egg substitutes in certain baking recipes. A good supplement of chia seeds to recipes will dramatically boost their nutritional value. Chia Seeds do seem to be well tolerated throughout, but if you're not used to eating a lot of fibre, there is a chance of experiencing digestive side effects if too much of it is eaten...

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Wholefood Earth is proud to announce that we are opening a new Warehouse in Ramsgate due to our remarkable growth in 2020/2021. Located conveniently on the corner of Pysons Road and Hope Lane, just off Margate Road in Ramsgate, the new warehouse is close to all local amenities as well as being highly accessible by car, cycle path, footpath, bus, and rail.   The new warehouse and headquarters, opening on 20/09/2021, represent a capacity increase of four times our previous location, meaning fewer items out of stock and an increased order fulfilment efficiency.  This expansion will allow us to offer an even more extensive selection of products and services… more on this in the coming months. We are retaining the previous warehouse in the Leigh Road, Haine Business Park Industrial Estate but will no longer be fulfilling click-and-collect orders from this location.  Click and Collect Orders All click-and-collect orders from our website will now be collected exclusively at our Hope Lane warehouse.  Accessibility For the first time, Wholefood Earth will be able to offer an accessible experience for all, including a wheel-chair friendly entrance and dedicated click-and-collect parking bays within meer feet of the entrance. There are no stairs, no long walks to the entrance, no need for roadside parking, and no more navigating past forklifts and pallets to pick up your order. Collection Times Please await notification that y...

Welcome to Wiki Popcorn Wholefood Earth's Popcorn is one of the most popular brands of popcorn on Amazon UK . As such, we get more questions regarding popcorn than a cinema worker with an "Ask me about our snacks" written on their forehead.  We've compiled every question we've been asked regarding popcorn. Keep 'em coming; we’ll keep updating this blog with new questions. Question Categories Health Nature Diet/Choice History Animal Wellbeing Tragedy Misc. Health Is Popcorn Healthy? The healthiest form of popcorn is air-popped and lightly seasoned. Popcorn is an efficiently healthy snack. This is because popcorn is a whole grain and high in fibre. Whole grains have been linked to aiding in lowering the risk of heart disease, some cancers, diabetes, and other health ...

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For anyone who wants the short answer to the question “what is the difference between Linseed and Flaxseed” the answer is; none . Linseeds and Flaxseeds are the exact same thing.  Confusion around these two names stems from the two big English-speaking countries. In the UK, we alternate between linseed and flax, while in the United States and Canada, both are referred to as flax.     But what is flaxseed ? What is linseed? Flaxseed or  Linseed  is a small seed which comes from the flax plant  Linum usitatissimum . The plant produces two types of seeds in different colours:   Brown Linseed   and   Golden Linseed . They have a very similar nutritional profile. You can buy whole flaxseed, ground flaxseed or flaxseed oil.    What is linseed used for? Flaxseed/linseed is considered a superfood. It is used to help the digestive system and relieve constipation. Flaxseed may also reduce the risk of heart disease because it helps with blood cholesterol and lowers  bad cholesterol levels. Doctors recommend the ground linseed variety as it is much easier for digestion and allows the body to absorb all the nutrients.  Whole Linseed may pass through your intestine undigested.  Linen is also used to make textiles for cloth and linseed oil can also be used ...

Looking to get ahead of the game preparing for next weekend's BBQ? We’ve got you covered! Our team has carried out extensive research and come up with these top 3 amazing DIY Vegan Burger recipes for the ultimate vegan BBQ. 3.Cannellini Beanie Veggie Patty Coming in at number 3 we’ve got our Cannellini Beanie Veggie Patty. A full veggie patty packs a punch with whole food goodness, protein and flavour. Perfect for all coeliacs and gluten intolerance peeps, that’s you sorted. Go to Recipe 2.Vegan Black Bean Burger Number 2 is our hearty &amp; flavourful Vegan Black Bean Burger. Cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes provide the flavour. While black beans, oats and sunflower seeds provide the texture. Entirely plant- based, can also be made gluten free, and super easy to make. We like to think fast-food not junk food. Go to Recipe 1.TVP-atty  Number one is the best (in our opinion) homemade vegan burger patty recipe. Full of veg, flavour and loaded with protein TVP m...

How is Linseed Used in Baking? Linseeds are popularly used in baking as an oil alternative and binding agent.  Linseed is able to replace all of the fat called for in a recipe due to its high oil content. If a recipe calls for 1/3 cup of butter, oil or other fat then the use of 1 cup of ground linseed is advised as a replacement. Generally, use a 3:1 substitution ratio. Vegan bakers often substitute eggs for a linseed mixture in baking recipes like muffins, cookies, and even pancakes! Baked goods made with linseed have a chewier, slightly gummier texture compared to those using eggs. Another aspect of linseed baked goods is the decreased volume in these pastries. As the texture of the baked goods will differ depending on the ingredients used, testing the recipe with the alternatives first to determine its quality beforehand is advised.     Please note that flax eggs are not a one for all. Flax eggs won’t have the same effect on recipes which require whipped egg whites for the purpose of creating lift and structure. These include angel food cake or cloud bread. The same is true of flourless recipes, such as flourless chocolate cake or flourless cookies. Flax eggs work best for binding however, they won’t be able to star as the main ingredient themselves. A general rule of thumb for flax eggs is they work best in recipes that call for 1 or 2 eggs. As opposed to recipes where more eggs are needed. The attractive, vegan approved alternative to egg is known as a ...

What is Linseed and where does it come from? Linseed is a small, reddish-brown or golden-yellow seed from the common flax plant, linum usitatissimum . This same plant has been used to grow the fibre from which linen has been made for thousands of years. Linseed was first cultivated for food in the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. Located in the Middle East over nine thousand years ago. However, there is evidence that suggests that it was woven into fabric as long as 30,000 years ago.  It was important to successive empires, especially the Egyptians and Romans. The biggest producers of linseed today include Kazakhstan, Canada, Russia and China. Linum usitatissimum , is an annual plant. Cultivated flax plants grow to have tall, slender stems. The leaves are green, with a slender lance-o-lated shape. Linum usitatissimum has flowers of a  pure pale blue. The fruit growing on the plant is a round, dry capsule that contains several glossy brown seeds. It is shaped like an apple pip.  How did Linseed become popular? Then The use of Linseed first came into popularity for being cultivated extensively in ancient Egypt, where mummies were embalmed using linen. Egyptian temple walls had paintings of flowering flax. The earliest evidence of humans utilisation of wild flax was as a textile. It comes from the present-day Republic of Georgia, where knotted and dyed w...

Linseed Twisty Sticks an easy-to-make, delicious and savoury snack. 

A healthy, quick to cook, chock full of fiber breakfast

The original flax egg recipe!