Thursday 8th Dec To take your mind off the Budget why not come to Bantry and enjoy discounts in every shop - minimum 10% Off and in many shops you will get a double discount in the form of a gift voucher to spend in January. In Organico we are offering 10% Off everything – don’t miss it!! Including: . Dr...

For 4 as a light main course. 1 large cup Quinoa 1.5 cups water I handful each pumpkin and sunflower seeds and a little soya sauce Dressing: a simple vinaigrette made from cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, salt, pepper. 3-4 cups of a selection of the following: Chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, peppers, fennel, radishes...

It's the only time of the year I find myself buying crappy sweets and boxes of cheap chocolates to give away - feeling under pressure to play the game. But our kids don't need more sugar - so I'm going to try amd make a workable list of alternatives... Why not give out other little gifts? Pens, pencils, balloons, fake tattoos...

Getting a high cholesterol reading from your GP can be a bit of a shock but if you have been advised to reduce your cholesterol there are lots of natural things you can to help. This month i have researched a few natural tips which you can apply either alongside prescription medication or before you are recommended to take it...

This salad is one of the most popular in Organico Cafe. If you are making lunch for friends or bringing a dish to a party this is always a winner! Or make a filling evening meal by adding grilled tofu or a chicken breast. The dressing 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 clove garlic, grated 1...

Delicious served with cold milk or yoghurt. The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month. Ingredients: 4tbsp vegetable oil 100ml maple syrup 4tbsp honey 300g rolled oats 200g rye or spelt flakes or just more oats 3tbsp sunflower seeds 4 tbsp sesame seeds 3tbsp pumpkin seeds 100g dried fruit, sultanas, raisins, blueberries... anything you...

This is a very popular main course in Organico Café. The pancake batter is adapted from Dennis Cotter’s Café Paradiso cook book ‘A Paradiso Year’ and the filling is my own. The pancakes are light and the filling is rich, tasty and nutritious. Serve with a mixed green salad and a combination of grated fresh courgette and carrots dressed with...

(sauce makes enough for 2 or 3.... I think!) Use a pasta of your choice, I use Biona Spelt spaghetti or tagliatelle but penne will work too. This recipe is delicious with really fresh local courgettes! 1 small onion, chopped 2 tblsp olive oil salt and pepper 1 clove garlic, more if you like more.... 4 or 5 small courgettes...

Here is a synopsis of a recent email from Patrick Holford. You can sign up for his emails by going to www.patrickholford.com and signing up. They are fairly useful - he is very keen you buy his books, but then they are pretty good books! I had read this already, when I was researching for an article on healthy oils...