There’s nothing quite like a family party for bringing everyone together. Once conversation is flowing and all the generations are enjoying great food, every family get-together is enormously rewarding. But, when you’re in the midst of planning, pulling off a smooth event can seem like a huge mountain to climb. How do you ensure your kitchen stays calm and collected on the big … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chocolate and Pistachio Brownies
Christmas is fast approaching and that makes it a time filled with socializing, entertaining and family events. It is also often the time of year that over-indulgences of all descriptions abound. Whether you are trying to watch your waistline or have medical conditions requiring you to be a little more careful with your diet this is a time of year that can be quite … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Healthy Mummy Christmas and Entertaining Cookbook
I'm pretty sure that almost everyone has heard of The Healthy Mummy now, it seems like every where I turn there is publicity for the brand and I think it's fantastic. The Healthy Mummy is a lifestyle change that was designed to help everyday mums lose their baby weight. This isn't a fad diet, it isn't about cutting things out or starving yourself and it is designed … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day: F.Dick Premier Plus Knife
You call that a knife? This is a knife. If you ever thought your mum wouldn't get excited about a tool for her kitchen, you'd be wrong. I admit I raised my eyebrow at the suggestion of a kitchen knife for Mother’s Day. But, now I'm convinced it's acceptable. Look no further than the Premier Plus Knife from F. Dick. This baby is sharp. So sharp in fact I'm a little scared … [Read more...]
Recipe: Tuna, Persimmon and Beetroot Salad
Persimmons aren't produce you can select on the basis of colour, they can range in shade from a pale orange to a deep-red orange, depending on the variety and the stage of the season. The skin of persimmons is delicate and bruises easily so even though they are firm to the touch they need to be handled with care. Most persimmons will have small blemishes on the surface but … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Keep Christmas Healthy and Simple with Zoe Bingley-Pullin
Zoe Bingley- Pullin is a celebrity chef and nutritionist who has just launched her self published cookbook - Falling in Love with Food: A Cookbook and a Love Story. The book features chapters and recipes from different phases of her life. There are fun things she ate in childhood right through to food she made while training as a chef and becoming a mother. The book is about … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should be able to Cook Before You Leave Home
Moving out of home is a big milestone, and it is important you know the basics in order to survive. How to budget, use a washing machine and change a light globe are all skills we should have to be independent. But, being able to cook a few dishes is going to save you money, and keep you from starving. Whether you moved out years ago, or are preparing to do so, how many of … [Read more...]
Recipe: Pork Belly Strips
Andre Felicio is a passionate chef and restaurateur with Brazilian origins who has just released his first cookbook. BRAZA brings together a variety of authentic, traditional Brazilian dishes; heavily focusing on barbecue. The emphasis is on simple ingredients that combine to create dishes that pack a flavour punch. Today we share with you his recipe for Pork Belly … [Read more...]
Recipe: Petit Gateau of “Doce De Leite” with Vanilla Ice Cream
BRAZA is a cookbook filled with traditional Brazilian dishes, mostly for the barbecue, but what book would be complete without a delicious selection of desserts, and here's one that looks Divine! Thank you to passionate Brazilian chef and restaurateur Andre Felicio! PETIT GATEAU OF ‘‘DOCE DE LEITE’’ WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM petit gateau de doce de leite com sorvete de … [Read more...]
Recipe: No-Bake Granola Energy Balls
Energy Balls are becoming quite a craze of their own at the moment. They are simple, bite-sized, packed full of goodness and delicious. They are cropping up everywhere and there's no limit to the combinations. Today we have a Granola version from the new Homemade Granola recipe book by Elise Barber. A book which showcases all the fabulous ways you can use Granola in your … [Read more...]
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