Freshly cut broccoli is sweet and tender enough to be eaten raw. Simply break the vegetable off into its natural florets. To cook broccoli, stem, break up the florets and briefly boil in very little water. Alternatively you can steam the vegetable after carefully breaking it up. Although many people discard the stem, this can be eaten too. Simply slice it thinly and boil with the rest of the broccoli. Store broccoli wrapped, in the fridge. You should use broccoli as fresh as possible, but it will keep for a minimum of three days when refrigerated. Suitable for home freezing.

Pull away the leaves and slice the cauliflower into florets if you are boiling or steaming it. You should avoid overcooking cauliflower, and attempt to keep it from breaking up. If your piece of cauliflower has a thick stalk, just cut a cross into it, so the boiling water can go right to its centre, to ensure the perfect texture. If you are going to eat your cauliflower raw i.e. salads, dips, keep it well wrapped up in your fridge to keep it fresh. If you are going to cook it, it should still be kept in your fridge, but will keep well enough unwrapped. Suitable for home freezing.

Remember to wash your fruit and veg before eating.