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October fruit and vegetables: tips and suggestions for seasonal shopping

October marks the start of autumn, a season that brings with it warm colours, milder temperatures and an incredible variety of fruit and vegetables. Choosing seasonal products is not just more sustainable, but it also lets you enjoy the most flavour and the best nutritional benefits. Let’s see which fruit and vegetables October has in store, along with a few tips on how to use them for cooking.

Patatas Twister bravas

This simple, versatile Spanish dish literally means wild potatoes. There are various versions of patatas bravas, but we are offering them here with our Twister variety potatoes, with their semi-firm flesh and intense flavour.

#zerowaste: 4 ideas for reusing mashed potato

What would Christmas be like without mash? But above all, what would Christmas be like without any leftovers? In fact, we often go a little over the top with how much we need at festive lunches and dinners. But don’t worry, here are 4 ways to turn leftover mash into the star of the show!

Colomba potato tarte tatin

A savoury version of the famous French tart, this soft and delicate Colomba potato tarte tatin is a savoury pie that looks enticing and is incredibly simple to make, perfect for serving in slices as an aperitif or starter.

Melrose potato gnocchi alla sorrentina

A traditional recipe from Campania, gnocchi alla sorrentina fuses together all the authenticity and simplicity of Mediterranean flavours. But that is not all. Thanks to our Melrose variety potatoes, which are particularly rich in starch and have a low water content, you will be able to use less flour, for super-soft gnocchi.

#zerowaste: how to reuse potato peels

Many people think that potato peels are just food scraps to be thrown in the bin. But they can actually be reused in various ways, in the kitchen and elsewhere, avoiding any unnecessary waste. Here are our suggestions to get the most out of them.

Colomba potato biscuits

Short of ideas for traditional Halloween treats? We would go for a timeless classic: simple and fragrant biscuits made with our Colomba variety potatoes. They are perfect for an extra-crunchy texture!

How to cook potatoes while saving energy

With rising energy costs weighing more and more on gas and electricity bills, cutting down on wasting energy in the kitchen has become a highly topical issue. Here are our suggestions on how to cook potatoes while keeping energy consumption down.