Go directly to Recipes I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people that likes to have the same thing for breakfast every day. I find it comforting and I’m not up to being creative first thing in the morning. My preference is toast and coffee. Yours may …
Go directly to recipes The cultivation of bananas can be traced back to Southeast Asia as early as 8,000 BCE. Bananas were gradually introduced to India, Africa and the Middle East by ancient traders and travellers. Arab conquerors carried them to the eastern Mediterranean, and eventually, European explorers encountered bananas …
Go directly to recipes The Granny Smith apple originated in New South Wales, Australia in 1868, when Maria Ann Smith propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling. Since then, it has spread around the world and is the third most popular apple in the United States. The Beatles used the …
Go directly to recipes When you have a limited stomach capacity, you have to think carefully about what snacks to choose. You don’t want to fill what little space you have down there with snacks that provide only ‘empty calories’ i.e. lots of bulk, sugar or salt, and little else. …
Go directly to recipes The best dessert is a piece, or a bowl, of fresh fruit, but there might be times when we don’t have any fresh fruit on hand, or just feel like something different. That’s where frozen berries come in. They’re a great standby, and can simply be …
Go directly to recipes Microwave mug cakes are a quick and easy dessert that can be made in just a few minutes. They’re perfect for the single cook when you’re craving something sweet, and, since they’re made in a mug, there’s little cleaning-up to do. The following recipes can be …
Go directly to recipes Native to South America, despite its name, the peanut is a legume, although, unlike other legumes, peanut pods develop underground rather than above ground. Notwithstanding, peanuts are similar in taste and nutritional profile to tree nuts such as walnuts and almonds. Peanuts are widely grown in …
Go directly to recipes Ricotta cheese is appreciated for its freshness, smooth texture and subtle flavour. It is traditionally made by heating milk until it curdles. The curds are then strained to remove the whey, leaving behind a soft, creamy cheese. Traditional ricotta has a soft and clumpy, but dense …
Go directly to recipes Eggs are an ideal option for a quick snack, brunch or lunch, especially if you want something warm and freshly cooked. Apart from being highly nutritious, eggs can be cooked in just a few minutes, they’re infinitely versatile, and, being high in protein, they can help …
