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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:25:23 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Organic Food, Organic Wine, Vegan Food, Cooking</title><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 15:57:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-GB</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Handmade Blue Cheese</title><category>British Cheese Review</category><category>Buy Cheese Online</category><category>Cornish Blue Cheese</category><category>Dairy Products</category><category>Young Blue Cheese</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 15:50:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/handmade-blue-cheese.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:7535467</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Cornish Blue Cheese Company, 175g, &pound;2.90</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/Cornish-Blue-Cheese.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1272988293027" alt="" /></span></span>We are definitely going to buy this again! This handmade blue cheese from Cornwall is delightfully creamy, but gives you the soft kick we love from its blue vein. This is not your traditional matured Stilton cheese - it's much softer and creamier in taste and texture, and delivers a distinct young flavour that'll make you proud to be British. This is a far cry from your usual imported variety and it tastes good to eat from a cheese platter hand produced from the Cornish Cheese Company.</p>
<p><em><strong>Buy from the <a href="http://www.vfmuk.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&amp;category_id=59&amp;flypage=flypage.tpl&amp;manufacturer_id=11&amp;page=shop.product_details&amp;product_id=11&amp;Itemid=51&amp;vmcchk=1&amp;Itemid=51" target="_blank">Virtual Farmer's Market</a> - enter GINLADY to get 20% exclusive discount!</strong></em></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-7535467.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Stellar Organics Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz</title><category>Booze Cabinet</category><category>Fairtrade Wine Review</category><category>Organic Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz</category><category>Organic Wine Review</category><category>Stellar Organics Wine Review</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:32:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/stellar-organics-cabernet-sauvignon-shiraz.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:6864779</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Stellar Organics, Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/stellar-organics-wine.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267374814639" alt="" /></span></span>You can tell from the near empty bottle that I just couldn't wait to tell you about this highly quaffable red wine. Because I've committed to drinking Fairtrade wine on The BIG Swap, my eyes scanned the local Sainsburys shelves for the FAIRTRADE mark. This was the only one I could find in my small nearest supermarket (I didn't buy online as I needed a drink pronto to celebrate Friday night and wasn't going to wait!). Highly drinkable, it would partner well with any red meat, although I thoroughly enjoyed it with my chicory, mushroom and shallot casserole last night. This bottle won't break the bank - it cost less than &pound;5.50 so next time you're in the supermarket, scan for the FT mark, as Stellar Organics gives stellar results.</p>
<p><em><strong>For more information, you can <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.stellarorganics.com/" target="_blank">visit Stellar winery's website.</a></strong></em></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-6864779.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Dill &amp; Lemon Zest Mayonnaise</title><category>Award winning Mayonnaise</category><category>Casson's English Herbs</category><category>Dill and Lemon Mayonnaise</category><category>Dressings &amp; Sauces</category><category>Supporting British Farmers</category><category>The Best Mayonnaise</category><category>Virtual Farmer's Market Product Review</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:13:39 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/dill-lemon-zest-mayonnaise.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:6864196</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Casson's English Herbs at Virtual Farmers Market, 125g &pound;2.99</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/Cassons-Dill-Mayo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267366529365" alt="" /></span></span>As a huge fan of mayonnaise and salmon, this has to be the tastiest accompaniment I've found for a fish dish, especially poached salmon and fish cakes. Casson's English Herbs carefully farm and source herbs from their farm in Hampshire which lend a fabulous flavour to their free range egg mayonnaises. The GIN Lady is clearly not the only fan; Casson's Dill &amp; Lemon Zest Mayonnaise was a Gold Winner at The Great Taste Awards last year. I'm now completely hooked and will be adding a couple of jars of this zesty stuff to my Virtual Farmers Market order when I next go shopping there. It's a fabulous online destination to buy hard to find farmers market products from small producers across the UK. Both VFM and their stock of Casson's have our highest recommendation.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vfmuk.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&amp;category_id=29&amp;flypage=flypage.tpl&amp;manufacturer_id=29&amp;page=shop.product_details&amp;product_id=81&amp;Itemid=49&amp;vmcchk=1&amp;Itemid=49" target="_blank"><em><strong>Visit Virtual Farmer's Market now to buy Casson's.</strong></em></a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-6864196.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Limited Edition Yoghurt</title><category>Best Organic Yoghurt</category><category>Breaky Delights</category><category>Dairy Products</category><category>Health Benefits of Grapefruit</category><category>Healthy Breakfast</category><category>Limited Edition Yoghurt</category><category>Organic Yoghurt</category><category>Rachel's Dairy Product Review</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:29:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/limited-edition-yoghurt.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:6722596</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Rachel's, Pineapple and Grapefruit Yoghurt, &pound;1.59 450g pot</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/Pineapple-Grapefruit-Yeo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266406213818" alt="" /></span></span>Yummy! Rachel's, Britain's first ever certified organic dairy is at it again with a fantastic new product. This limited edition yoghurt has made The GIN Lady's mornings with its fresh zing and creamy texture. It's the contrast we're loving the most: It boasts an organic creamy dreamy thick yoghurt - sublime - with a fresh, detoxing effect with its organic grapefruit. So if you're one of those people who eat a grapefruit for breakfast, why settle for just the fruit, when you can treat your taste buds to this zesty yoghurt as well!</p>
<p>Even better, it's incredible this thick creamy yoghurt has less than 2% fat. Either enjoy alone or pour over your favourite cereal or fruit at breaky. Not that we think this yoghurt should be limited to just breakfast. The GIN Lady tucked in mid afternoon too, as the perfect pick me up during the evitable mid arvo energy slump.</p>
<p><em><strong>Buy online with <a href="http://www.ocado.com/" target="_blank">Ocado</a> or pick it up at your next visit to Waitrose or Booths stores nationwide.</strong></em></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-6722596.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Buy a Whole Turbot</title><category>Buy Whole Turbot Online</category><category>Cornish Fishmonger</category><category>Seasonal Fish January</category><category>Smelly Alley Fish Company</category><category>Sustainable Seafood</category><category>Turbot recipe</category><category>When is Turbot in Season</category><category>Whole Turbot Recipe</category><category>Yummy Recipes</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:11:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/buy-a-whole-turbot.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:6352206</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>The Smelly Ally Fish Company, Whole Turbot, 1 Kg &pound;40.25</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/turbot.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263744796146" alt="" /></span>Turbot is in season right now, and while pricey, it's sustainably caught in the Cornish waters and would look fantastic as a whole fish on a platter and served up to your friends at the table - definitely has the wow factor! We found a sustainable fishmonger selling Turbot <a href="http://www.thesmellyalleyfishcompany.co.uk/acatalog/turbot.html">online here</a>, and here's a <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/6088594/Fish-recipes-A-big-flat-fish-with-courgettes-and-potatoes.html">Turbot recipe</a> to inspire you. Go on, treat yourself!</p>
<p><a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.thesmellyalleyfishcompany.co.uk/acatalog/turbot.html"><strong><span style="font-size: 110%;">TREAT YOURSELF TO A WHOLE TURBOT!</span></strong></a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-6352206.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Beetroot Humous Recipe</title><category>Abel &amp; Cole Recipes</category><category>Beetroot Food Season</category><category>Beetroot Humous Recipe</category><category>Make your own humous</category><category>Quick Meals</category><category>Seasonal Larder</category><category>Seasonal Recipe January</category><category>Vegan Delights</category><category>Veggie Foods</category><category>Yummy Recipes</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:57:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/beetroot-humous-recipe.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:6351694</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Make your own Beetroot Humous!</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/beetroot.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263743873247" alt="" /></span></span>Beetroot are bang on season right now so we thought you'd enjoy making your own humous - we've certainly been busy. Here you go... quick and easy, courtesy of <a href="http://www.abelandcole.co.uk/">Abel &amp; Cole</a>!</p>
<p><em><strong>Ingredients</strong></em></p>
<p>1 medium-sized beetroot<br />400g tin of chickpeas, cooked for 10-12 mintues, until tender<br />2 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed<br />3 tbsp tahini<br />3 tbsp olive oil<br />1 lemon<br />Salt and freshly ground pepper</p>
<p><em><strong>Instructions</strong></em></p>
<p>First, clean the beetroot and place in a small saucepan &ndash; whole, uncut and unpeeled. Cover with water, bring to the boil and continue to boil, lowering the heat only slightly, for 1 hour &ndash; or until it&rsquo;s tender enough to pierce a fork right throught to the centre.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-6351694.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Sweet Freedom's Natural Sweetener</title><category>Energy Foods</category><category>Healthy Diet Aids</category><category>Natural Alternative to Sugar</category><category>Natural Sweetener</category><category>Sweet Freedom</category><category>Tastes Like Sugar</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:34:31 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/sweet-freedoms-natural-sweetener.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:6351638</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Sweet Freedom, Natural Sweetener, &pound;2.99 for 300ml</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/SWEET-FREEDOM-Natural-Sweet.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263742648802" alt="" /></span></span>Now you can have your cake and eat it! And with Raymond Blanc cooking with at Le Manoir, it's got to be great! So whether you're on a diet or looking to cut down on your sugar intake for health reasons, then this could be just the ticket.</p>
<p>So what's all the fuss about? It&rsquo;s the first of its kind to be made 100% from fruit - think apples, grapes and carob and nothing else! It's all natural and doesn&rsquo;t contain any nasty additives or preservatives. SWEET FREEDOM tastes like sugar but is much healthier with 25% fewer calories and, as it&rsquo;s sweeter, you can use up to 50% less gram for gram. We like what we're hearing.</p>
<p>As for taste, <em>Daily Mail</em> says it "tastes as good as sugar" so this award winning natural alternative could be just what you're looking for, to add to your hot beverages, breakfast, puddings, you name it.</p>
<p>Available at large Tesco stores, Waitrose, Whole Foods Market (Kensington), Planet Organic as well as <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.sweetfreedom.co.uk/">online at Sweet Freedom</a>. Worth checking out!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-6351638.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Detox Cordial</title><category>Dandelion and Burdock</category><category>Detox Agents</category><category>Detox Cordial</category><category>Detox Juice</category><category>Healthy Soft Drinks</category><category>Soft Drinks</category><category>Thorncroft Wellbeing Cordials</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:22:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/detox-cordial.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:6351572</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Thorncroft, Detox Cordial, &pound;3.25</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/detox-cordial.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263741846662" alt="" /></span>This is one of The GIN Lady's favourite cordials, whether she's detoxing or not! Does it make a difference? Well, we're not entirely sure, but we are sure it adds a healthy bonus to a balanced diet, and you can't go wrong with a delicious dose of Thorncroft's Detox Cordial. Made with <span class="body">Dandelion and Burdock, these two ingredients work to detox your system, but the flavour comes from its blend of </span><span class="body">coriander, liquorice, sarsaparilla,                      ginger, and half a dozen other herbs and spices. Without any sugar or preservatives, this cordial is safe, tasty and combined with a healthy diet, it's bound to work its magic.</span></p>
<p><a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.thorncroftdrinks.com/store_wellbeing.asp"><strong><span style="font-size: 110%;">ENJOY SOME WELLBEING CORDIAL!</span></strong></a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-6351572.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Pear, Walnut &amp; Roquefort Salad</title><category>Daylesford Organic</category><category>Pear Recipes</category><category>Quick Meals</category><category>Quick Salad Starters</category><category>Roquefort Recipes</category><category>Seasonal Larder</category><category>Walnut Recipe</category><category>Winter Seasonal Recipes</category><category>Yummy Recipes</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:28:26 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/pear-walnut-roquefort-salad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:5948117</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/Pear-Salad.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1259598588891" alt="" /></span></span>Pears are deliciously seasonal during the cold winter months. Before you tuck into a hearty festive meal, why not whet your dinner guests' appetites with a light seasonal starter of Pear, Walnut &amp; Roquefort Salad, courtesy of <a href="http://www.daylesfordorganic.com/stry/pearwalnitroquefortsalad">Daylesford Organic</a>?! It only takes 1 minute to prep and 5 minutes to cook. Perfect!</p>
<p><strong>Ingredients (serves 4 people)<br /></strong></p>
<p>2&nbsp;ripe pears<br /> juice&nbsp;of a lemon</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-5948117.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>LAMB STEAKS</title><category>Abel &amp; Cole</category><category>Lamb Steaks</category><category>Meat Cuts</category><category>Quick Easy Meal</category><category>Quick Meals</category><category>Seasonal Autumn Lamb</category><category>Seasonal Food</category><category>Seasonal Quick Meals</category><dc:creator>The Gin Lady</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:31:06 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/lamb-steaks.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">240765:2683602:5295106</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Abel &amp; Cole, Lamb Leg Steaks, 400g &pound;5.99</h3>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.theginlady.com/storage/Lamb-Steaks.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253889122786" alt="" /></span>Particularly in the last few weeks, with all the Fashion Weeks going on, I've been searching out quick home made meals that are both seasonal and packed full of goodness. Lamb steaks have delivered on all fronts, and just like a beef steak, they are quick to cook and deliver a tasty punch. I'm hooked.</p>
<p><a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.abelandcole.co.uk/lamb-leg-steaks-400g-pack-of-2"><strong><span style="font-size: 110%;">EAT SEASONAL LAMB STEAKS!</span></strong></a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.theginlady.com/organic-food-drink/rss-comments-entry-5295106.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>