Monthly Archives: October 2021

We have pulled together recipes that when planned in advance will help you survive the run-up to the festive season. Including our ever delicious, tried and tested Classic Christmas Cake which can be made weeks in advance and decorated just ahead of your celebration.... Read more »

Who said Christmas treats had to be naughty? These are full of almondy goodness.

While we are all almost certain to have a guest who may not enjoy the traditional meal, we have ensured that our vegan and vegetarian friends have a delicious option too. Including chestnuts, walnuts and chickpeas. This tasty alternative will go down a treat!

Halloween in a jar! If you are thinking of having a Halloween party this year, these Halloween jars make a great sweet treat for your guests. They are vegan friendly, decorated with blood red cherry jelly!... Read more »

The five foods that can support you through the festive season. More than 200 years ago the American statesman Benjamin Franklin famously said of life: “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.”

In the run up to the festive season is there a scent that can better summon up those cosy winter days than the delicious smell of gingerbread? Gingerbread figures, houses, iced decorations and crystallised ginger atop delicious family favourites mean just one thing… it’s Christmas, well almost!

Every October 22 National Nut Day hopes to convince people to ditch their usual snack and reach for super healthy nuts. Here at Grape Tree, we know only too well that nuts are good for you. But did you know that these high-protein, high-fat tree seeds have always been a nutritious source of food? Down through the ages they have served as vital food for winter survival.

We have chosen fabulous new locations to ensure that our feel-good foods are available in destination towns across the UK. Our latest additions to the Grape Tree family include Yorkshire’s finest, Harrogate, and the Shropshire town of Oswestry.

Scientists have mapped the toll your food can take on your life expectancy. And they have found that eating a handful of nuts each day could help you gain 26 minutes of healthy life. In contrast a hotdog could cost you 36 minutes

Michelin star chef and family favourite Tom Kerridge reveals his secret weapon for the main event of the biggest family day of the year, his incredible home-made stuffing balls.... Read more »