Blue? It simply means that the pork has been cured, but not smoked. In the UK, bacon is often often sold in either a red (smoked) or blue (unsmoked) packaging. The difference between bacon and gammon then? Different cuts from the pig. This isn't something that I've eaten very often, but I now have an … Continue reading Blue Gammon
Jamie Oliver
Ambassador Of The Month
I'm really very pleased about this article; feeling honoured. Fri 23 Oct 2015 Story by Jamie Oliver Food Foundation Ambassador of the Month is a feature which highlights the amazing volunteers we have around the world. Ambassadors who have been chosen show an unwavering desire for change in their communities. They are fighting for real … Continue reading Ambassador Of The Month
The Big Feastival
Last week we were lucky enough to visit The Big Feastival; a music and good food extravaganza of epic proportions. The brainchild of Jamie Oliver and Alex James of Blur fame, the event is beautifully colourful, refreshingly child friendly, and remarkably chilled out. Hosted at Alex's Kingham farm in the stunning Cotswolds, it's only a … Continue reading The Big Feastival
Food Revolution Day ’15
Friday 15th May 2015 was a cracker. Last year was epic, this year was better. With even more people joining in the fight for food education around the world, the message is really starting to sink in and get traction. Planning started a while back and provided the opportunity to engage more broadly across the … Continue reading Food Revolution Day ’15
Reflecting on FRD2014
I was appointed as a Food Revolution Ambassador a mere 10 days before the big event on 16 May 2014. I still remember exactly how I felt receiving that email - simply overjoyed. And then it hit me... what am I actually going to do?! A few days later I'd secured a slot with my … Continue reading Reflecting on FRD2014