What a mixed up few weeks I’ve had recently, not only with the weather but with my work, my family … all manner of things! The weather’s been completely topsy-turvy. We had a week or so of heavy snow which remained thick on the ground for around three weeks.

Chia seeds are already hitting the health market in the US but although they are available in the UK they don't seem to have hit the market as hard as in the US. I suppose this isn’t really surprising as the plant is more prevalent in Mexico and Southern America, so it follows that it would more easily find its way across the borders to the US before reaching us far flung Brits!

This year when you make your Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns with the kids, save the seeds and roast them. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds make great healthy snacks. They may also be used in salads, sautéed vegetables, oatmeal cookies, and hot or cold cereal. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of omega-3 acid, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, protein, zinc, and vitamin K. With this fast and simple Roasted Pumpkin Seed recipe you will be enjoying them in no time.