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.

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.

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.

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.

Check out our top 5 reasons to make the switch to 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

A key nutrient that babies need during weaning and beyond is omega 3 which is one of the Essential Fatty Acids. They are called essential because your body can’t make them. Omega 3 is a really important nutrient because it can help with both brain and vision development.

Intuitive eating involves learning to listen to our body’s biological hunger needs whilst honouring health, by eating the range of foods needed to consume a nutritionally balanced diet.

Which cooking oil is best for our and our family’s health, which is the best quality, which is the best value? We have enlisted the help of an expert to bust some of the myths around cooking oils.

A tray of roasted veg is a great way to cut down on food waste and both our Extra Virgin British rapeseed oil and our Garlic & Herb rapeseed oil are both great for combining with a selection of chopped veggies for roasting.

We love the idea of people experimenting and get creative in the kitchen with our oils and Littleseed Garlic and Herb oil opens up the possibilities for so many new recipes.

Sprouts seem to divide the nation, with some loving them and others saying they are a Christmas tradition they would happily ditch – but what makes sprouts so unpopular? Is it just down to overcooking?

Out of 12,777 products sent in from 106 different countries, Littleseed Extra virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil was awarded a 2-star Great Taste award, which means the Great Taste judges dubbed it above and beyond delicious.

Many people are cooking with olive oils which burn at a far lower temperature than rapeseed oil. This can be unhealthy and impairs the taste of the food. Here at littleseed a huge part of our “Rapeseed Revolution campaign” is to help shoppers understand the different characteristics of different cooking oils.

Using the great outdoors as a classroom is a fantastic way to inspire young people by mixing fun with learning, a trip to a farm can be an incredibly exciting and motivating experience for children.