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WHILE SOME NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS MIGHT HAVE ALREADY GONE OUT THE WINDOW, WE SUGGEST SOME FOODIE ALTERNATIVES THAT WE THINK ARE EASY TO STICK TO
together our top fi ve foodie resolutions that we think will be easy to stick to.
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New Year is the perfect opportunity to fi nally start doing all those things you have been meaning to do for a while. Some resolutions are easier said than done, which is why we have put
Eat the seasons 2 Knowing what is in season can make a big 1 SHOP LOCAL Whether you make an effort to visit your
local farmers’ market (see our events section online for details of your nearest), buy from your local independent shops and farm shops or even buy online (you will be surprised how many local stores have online shops), making the effort to shop locally will make a real difference to your local economy. You can pick up some bargains and great ideas too! Editor Becci uses her weekly trip to the farmers’ market as inspiration for what to cook that week – if the kale looks good it will be on the menu! Shopping locally is a great way to shop seasonally too – have a chat with the farmers and producers about what’s at its best right now. Which leads us on to…
difference to the price you pay for food and how it tastes. If a farmer has an abundance of something that needs selling, the chances are you will be able to pick it up a bit cheaper than usual. Eating seasonally also means you inject variety into your meals at home and won’t be eating the same dishes every week.
3 Buy the best you can 8 | THE WEST COUNTRY FOODLOVER When it comes to foods like meat, fi sh and eggs, buying
the best you can afford will not only mean that your food tastes great, but should also mean high animal welfare. Better animal welfare translates to better quality and taste, so it is a win-win situation. Buying the best you can afford may mean you have less of it, but there are plenty of other options out there – see our meat free meal ideas for a start! Which leads us on to…
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