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Stay up to date with the latest health news from the Grape Tree community. Or, get inspired with our healthy recipes designed with healthy eating in mind. You can find many vegan recipes and gluten-free recipes, and recipes from guest bloggers, including award-winning bloggers and recipe creators.

  1. November 11, 2020

    Two Way Classic Christmas Cake

    The Christmas cake is, of course, naturally vegetarian. But this year we have introduced a simple twist that means it can also be naturally vegan. You can make it any time in the run up to the big day and nobody has to miss out on a slice of festive tradition!

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  2. November 3, 2020

    Five New Stores Open

    Despite the pandemic Grape Tree has opened five new stores and more are on the way. The expansion, which will create dozens of new jobs, comes against the bleak retail background of shop closures and job losses across the whole of the UK. Read more
  3. November 3, 2020

    Making the most of Raisins, Currants and Sultanas

    The joys and health benefits of eating raisins, currants, and sultanas were almost certainly discovered when someone stumbled across unpicked grapes that had simply dried in the sun. That may have been around 2000 BC.

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  4. November 2, 2020

    Honey is the Best Cold Cure

    Scientists have confirmed that the old family remedy for coughs and colds, a spoonful of honey, really does work.

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  5. October 30, 2020

    Vegan Halloween Gingerbread Cookies

    A spooky vegan Halloween snack, great for parties or to bake with your family.

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  6. October 28, 2020

    Peanut Butter Topped Apple Slices

    This is the perfect treat for all the family to enjoy. A simple snack of apple slices topped with delicious peanut butter and decorated with sprinkles of dried fruit, chopped nuts and seeds for extra crunch. T

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  7. October 21, 2020

    Date and Walnut Cake

    A delicious and classic comfort cake that makes the perfect afternoon treat. Baked using the Grape Tree Californian light walnut halves and moist pitted dates and finally topped with a creamy almond frosting.

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  8. October 21, 2020

    Feeding Your Immune System

    The nutrients that help your self-defences stay fighting fit. Our immune systems are immensely complicated. At least six different cell types are involved in protecting our bodies from in-coming disease and illness threats.

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  9. October 1, 2020

    Fruity Flax Flapjack

    This totally indulgent snack is much easier to cook and eat than it is to say. Read more
  10. September 1, 2020

    Grape Tree Go Organic

    The number of organic foods coming from the Grape Tree packing and labelling lines has now topped 50. Among the most recent new arrivals are tricolour quinoa which join chia, hemp and sunflower under the organic seeds banner.

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  11. August 20, 2020

    Healthy Falafel Burgers

    A healthy and flavoursome burger with a twist! And a great way to use up the stockpile of chickpeas in your store cupboard. If you are a fan of burgers, then this recipe provides all the taste but with less of the calories

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