Essential kitchen accessories for the summertime

Making homemade ice-lollies has always been a favourite past time for most people when growing up. It's so simple to do and involves very few ingredients; a tub of natural yoghurt and some delicious fresh fruit and you're well on your way. They're also really nutritious and fun to make – win, win! And, Jamie Oliver has some simple instructions for you, here.

If you're conscious about eating well and love fresh fruit juices and smoothies, then it's a great idea to invest in your own appliance. There's so many compact and easy-to-use models available these days, that storage and accessibility aren't really an issue anymore. Once again, it's also a really fun way to get the kids involved as they can get creative with their own recipes and concoctions!

During the summer, after a long hot day the last thing you want to eat is something heavy, such as pasta or potatoes. The hot weather makes me crave something fresh, light and tasty! A vegetable spiralizer is a great accessory for making salads and recreating pasta dishes using vegetable spaghetti – perfect if you're hankering after your favourite pasta dish but don't want anything too filling!