LITTLESEED BLOG
Rapeseed Oil vs Canola Oil: The difference
Are cold pressed.rapeseed oil and canola oil the same thing?
They are both produced from the rapeseed crop but the two oils are produced in different ways and have very different qualities.
Switch it up
Why switch your cooking oil to littleseed British Extra Virgin rapeseed oil?
Where do we start? There are so many good reasons to switch to a British Rapeseed oil like littleseed but we have to start with its distinctly delicious flavour which lends itself to so many different ways of cooking.
Time to wave goodbye to Olive Oil? - littleseed Oil
We’re always looking for the best options when shopping and there’s always a decision to make when browsing the supermarket shelves for oil – one of them being should I opt for the usual olive oil or give rapeseed oil a try?
Can I Use Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil In An Airfryer?
The best oils to use in an air fryer are oils which have a high smoke point and therefore won't burn at high temperatures. Cold pressed rapeseed oil is ideal for using in an airfryer because it has a high smoke point of 220-230°C or 425-445°F
Good things crumb to those who bake
Biscuits are a favourite here at littleseed and so it was no surprise to us to find out that this deliciously sweet and compact snack has a whole day set aside in its honour. National Biscuit Day, which is celebrated on May 29th annually, is a day to appreciate the humble biscuit and all its various types and flavours.
Can you Use Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil To Bake Cakes?
Absolutely! Rapeseed oil makes delicious moist cakes with extremely consistent texture, so is ideal for baking with.
Sandwich Emergency - What To Do When You've Run Out Of Bread
We’ve all been there. You go to make a sandwich, reach for the bread bag and it’s empty. Devastating!
But we have a solution for those sad breadless moments… homemade flatbreads.
What Does Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil Taste Like?
Having such a mild flavour is one of the reasons why cold pressed rapeseed oil is so versatile. It can be used cold for for dipping and drizzling as a dressing. Check out our super easy salad dressing recipe made using littleseed cold pressed rapeseed oil.
Why Cold Pressed Oil is best For cooking with
Cold pressing refers to the process getting the oil from the fruit or seed. To make littleseed we simply squeeze and press the seeds to get the rapeseed oil out. This makes sure we keep hold of the majority of the minerals, vitamins, enzymes and trace elements that make our oil naturally good.
What's the best oil to use for roasting vegetables?
Here at littleseed we love packing our roasting tin full with veggies (and whatever else is in the fridge) drizzling on some of our cold pressed rapeseed oil and popping it in the oven to do its magic.
Five Very Good Reasons To Switch To Rapeseed OIl
Check out our top 5 reasons to make the switch to rapeseed oil.
One Pastry Recipe - Three Easy Christmas Treats
In our opinion, the easiest pastry recipe on the planet using our cold pressed rapeseed oil plus three super simple recipes that will transform your Christmas party buffet.
Baking with rapeseed oil
Traditionally nearly all cake recipes called for butter but now people are actively searching out cake recipes using rapeseed oil. How do we know? Because it’s one of the most popular searches on oue website.
One pot wonders
We love food! We love cooking it, eating it but we’re slightly less enthusiastic about doing the washing up afterwards. You feel the same? We thought so.
Welcome to our blog post dedicated to the wonder that is one pot cooking.
Our top tips for making pizza at home
The team at littleseed LOVE PIZZA and we’ve eaten a lot of pizzas in our time. Check out our top tips for making the ultimate homemade pizza.
Jubilee Recipe Inspiration
Whether you’re planning a street party or just having a cuppa and a sweet treat, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is sure to give you a lovely little jolly feeling, check out our delicious recipes to help carry on the festivities.
Using every little bit...
From start to finish our littleseed Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil is a zero-waste product. We believe when growing and creating our products, every part of the process should be carefully considered to make the most of them.
The little things
Here at littleseed, we are all about the little things in the everyday life that make a big difference to the world. It may not seem it, but little things really can add up to make a big impact.
Working towards a sustainable future
Here at littleseed we believe the little things make a big impact! We wanted to share with you some of the things we do to make a difference and how you can make a difference too.
Hiding the Good Stuff From The Kids
As parents we always want to do the very best for our kids and make sure they consume a varied and healthy diet, but when your kids go on veg strike, just getting 5 portions of the good stuff in can seem like a struggle. So what can we do as parents?