How about pickled walnuts? Len Goodman’s favourite. I am converted to this Victorian delicacy produced by Opie’s, a fine food producer from Kent. They are absolutely delicious, particularly with cheese. And recent research shows that pickled foods are very good for us, providing ‘good’ gut bacteria, which have important benefits for our health. Bennett Opie’s high quality products also include stem ginger plus a range of fruits in alcohol, such as blackberries with gin – great for any special occasion.
And what to go with your pickled walnuts and cheese? Well how about Petersyard sourdough crispbreads? Based on traditional Swedish recipes, and using organic flour and milk these are a really special treat.
No time to stop and eat properly? If you are looking for a healthy snack on the go, why not try a Magic Roll? Instead of indigestible sandwiches, Kaleidoscoperolls. have designed the most amazing rice paper wraps – stuffed with yummy and healthy fillings, such as smoked salmon, zucchini, cream cheese and dill, or red peppers, guacamole, green apple and fresh herbs – feeling hungry? These are so much lighter than traditional wraps– and you can order sharing platters to replace those boring business lunches.
By Dr K Thompson, author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows