Why do people eat crickets and other insects? People have used crickets as a food source in many parts of the world for thousands of years. In fact, biblical scriptures dating back from the third to the first century B.C. mention cricket consumption (1Trusted Source). In Africa, Asia, and Latin America, eating insects is part […]
I promise they’re not so bad. When they’re fresh and properly fried, they taste like a crunchy piece of shrimp. They’re good for you too, so it’s a win-win. Fried crickets, that is. Growing up visiting Mexico, fried crickets was one of those foods you’ve tried at least once. I was pretty young the first […]
It may be cheap and cheerful, but a picnic bench can give people a personal stake in an outdoor space, argues Emily Mangles...
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that everyone here at Candide is obsessed with gardening. Which means our spare time is split pretty evenly between playing around in our own gardens and reading about other people’s. With this in mind, we thought we would share with you our top ten gardening blogs for […]
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that everyone here at Candide is obsessed with gardening. Which means our spare time is split pretty evenly between playing around in our own gardens and reading about other people’s. With this in mind, we thought we would share with you our top ten gardening blogs for […]
The beginning of June is an important time for Scottish gardeners – the risk of frost has passed, early salads are ready for harvest, and flowers fill the borders...
I had an interest in the great outdoors from a very young age. I can remember as a child watching mesmerised as hundreds of baby spiders...
What is Good Agricultural Practices? Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is a set of standards for the safe and sustainable production of crops and livestock. It aims to help farm owners maximize yields and optimize business operations while also minimizing production costs and environmental impact. Following Good Agricultural Practices makes it easier for producers to supply […]
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that everyone here at Candide is obsessed with gardening. Which means our spare time is split pretty evenly between playing around in our own gardens and reading about other people’s. With this in mind, we thought we would share with you our top ten gardening blogs for […]









