This week is Farmhouse Breakfast Week 2012, an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of the importance of starting the day with a healthy balanced breakfast.

Run by HGCA, the cereals and oilseeds division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), this is the 13^th year that the event has been run.

Everyone from food producers to retailers and shoppers are being encouraged to get involved with the campaign and eat a healthy brekky!

There is a vast array of products available in the UK for Brits to eat at breakfast time that are full of nourishment and are good for you. Skipping meals may seem like the logical thing to do if you want to lose weight but all you are doing is missing out on valuable vitamins and minerals.

We all know that by eating a meal before we leave for work or school can give us the energy we need to face the day ahead but according to the NHS, there is some evidence to suggest that eating breakfast can help people control their weight. 

The top five healthy breakfasts according to professionals in the industry include;

- Porridge with semi-skimmed milk and dried fruits

- Muesli, fresh fruit and low-fat yoghurt

- Wholegrain breakfast cereal with semi-skimmed milk

- Boiled egg with wholemeal toast and low-fat spread

- Grilled mushrooms and tomatoes on a wholegrain bagel

So when you cook up a healthy breakfast next week, make yourself a piping hot pot of tea and keep it nice and warm with our fabulous tea and kitchen cosies.

We have a plethora of homeware ranges available which are perfect for the themed week including our ‘Farmyard’ collection which consists of everything from apron, tea towels and bags; to cake tins, water bottles and tea cosy etc.

Check out Ulster weavers.com today and purchase some gorgeous homeware to use during Farmhouse Breakfast Week.

It is a New Year and a fresh start, which means many people have made resolutions to lose weight, or have a healthier lifestyle this year.

As part of a good lifestyle, it is very important to eat healthily as well as do regular exercise.

Cooking nutritious, balanced evening meals can be daunting for those who are culinary beginners but it doesn’t have to be with this guide from Ulster Weavers.

And the whole family can get involved! Get the kids in the kitchen wearing a Childrens Aprons helping out by peeling the spuds and get your partner laying the table with the cutlery.

So here are some healthy, easy recipes for you to try cooking…

Salmon and Spinach with Tartare Sauce

Salmon is a fantastic meal that is really versatile, as you can pair it with everything from asparagus to spinach. This recipe ticks all the right boxes for being healthy but more importantly scrumptious. And it is ready in only 15 minutes!

Recipe

Chicken, Fennel and Tomato Ragout

This chunky ragout is perfect as it too can be teamed with anything from couscous, pasta, rice or a nice jacket potato. It only takes 25 minutes to cook and is ideal to get your balance intake of protein.

Recipe

Spicy Root and Lentil Casserole

This dish is fantastic for a lovely veggie supper! With lots of healthy vegetables from parsnips to carrots, it only requires 10 minutes prepping time and suits those who like a bit of hot and spicy and of course vegetarians.

Recipe

As well as our amazing range of Aprons; for you, him and the little monsters, here are some of our funky little kids chef hats; so they can really feel involved in the cooking.

Geisha Child's Chef Hat

Robot Rows Child's Chef Hat