We recently started sourcing Scottish split peas from the fully Organic Medlock family farm in Aberdeenshire. Freshly harvested this Autumn, they're rich in fibre and protein and full of vitamins and minerals, making a fantastic low-foodmiles base for all sorts of dishes. Greencity sales rep Catherine
Blackthorn Scottish Sea Salt launched in April 2020 at the peak of the global pandemic. This mineral rich salt is made in an apparently unorthodox way, yet it is also sustainable, not to mention totally delicious! We wanted to know more about this unusual business so we asked the founders to answer 6
PEEK stands for Possibilities for Each and Every Kid. This charity really struck a chord with us as when lockdown happened they really upped their game to provide healthy meals for vulnerable kids who were in very real danger of being overlooked. We picked PEEK to be recipients of this month’s charitable
Set up earlier this year and supplying healthy food to households across Edinburgh, Empty Kitchens is a movement of volunteer chefs taking food donations and converting them into breakfasts, lunches, dinners and treats. Community volunteers then package these meals into 'day packs' for delivery to those
GC HQ was filled with the most tempting of comfort food aromas the day this recipe was being tested! Cooked low and slow, this one pot wonder is easy for anyone to make, and endlessly versatile too. Try it with our combo of veg or substitute beans for the potatoes, add some greens, your own fav veggie
Small batch chilli jams and hot sauces handmade in Dollar with fresh ingredients, no additives, no preservatives and no compromises. Trodden Black believe in flavour before heat so you’ll find their products packed with ingredients such as ginger, turmeric, and citrus fruits to create delish combinations.
by Tess Davis, Greencity intern
The COVID-19 crisis has completely changed our way of life, including how we think about, access and purchase food. We have seen widespread panic behaviours such as stockpiling change how we view the food system, and a complete shift of our eating environments solely limited
Now more than ever, it is important to educate ourselves on the ways in which we can support our immune system long-term. By aiding your body's own natural ability to defend itself against pathogens, you will not only have resistance to colds and flus but to other infectious illnesses. One small way
At present, the world is shrouded in a nervous and uncertain atmosphere due to the increasing threat of the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 strain is a huge concern for our health, but also for the economy and our local, national and global community. While the government are putting in measures to
Greencity Wholefoods Instagram Competition
Posted on March 10, 2020
Our first ever Greencity Giveaway is a-go! Here at GC HQ we’re feeling generous, so we want to treat our followers to over £100 worth of organic, vegan and plastic-free stock, and showcase the fantastic range of products we have to offer.
