December means winter, cold, and Christmas! As the temperatures drop and the colder weather is approaching, it is time to switch over to warm and cosy meals. And winter isn’t all that bad, fresh produce wise; thanks to modern farming methods, farmers are able to produce fresh food all throughout winter.
In December, the following vegetables are in season: beetroot, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, turnip, radish, celery, potato, spinach, pumpkin, etc.
You can create a variety of dishes with these; beetroot burgers, carrot soup, kale risotto, mashed parsnips, pumpkin curry, and so many more! The combinations of vegetables, ingredients, and meals you can cook with these are truly endless.
And of course let’s not forget about Christmas favourites: brussel sprouts, cranberries, and chestnuts.
M&P Engineering has been manufacturing food production, preparation, and filling equipment for over 50 years. We have supplied equipment to major food manufacturers all over the world and are proud of our customer service.
Our Carousel Grid Cutting machine is our most versatile machine. It cuts fruit and vegetables into fries, batons, wedges, petals, and slices. It can produce up to 4,800 pieces per hour and allows for a simple and fast changeover of tools. See it in action here.
Another one of M&P’s machines is the Radish Top & Tailer, which can work with up to 100 radishes per minute. It tops and tails radishes of all different sizes and shapes and provides a continuous operation with its manual adjustment of top and tail knives.
We also manufacture the world-famous Large Onion Peeling machine, which is our most popular piece of equipment. It tops and tails the onions and also removes the skin using air so no waste slurry is produced. See it in action here.