Go directly to recipes Carrots are believed to have originated in Central Asia and first cultivated in what is now Iran and Afghanistan over a thousand years ago. Notwithstanding, there is also evidence that carrots were cultivated in the Roman Empire even earlier. Carrot seeds were carried along trade routes …
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 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 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 One of my biggest problems after my surgery was sourcing a snack while out and about. Since I had had a total gastrectomy, I was unable to eat most breads or cake as they could act like a sponge and block the gut, which made me …
Go directly to recipes The sweet potato is a root crop which originated in the tropical regions of Central and South America. From there it has spread to Europe, Asia and Africa. However, while Christopher Columbus and his European compatriots get most of the credit for introducing New World vegetables …
Go directly to recipes Except for where it is prohibited for religious reasons, pork is one of the most popular meats, especially in East Asia. While pork can be quite a pale pink, it is still considered a red meat, and so, as with all red meat, should be eaten …
Go directly to recipes Sometimes the easiest meal to make is a quick grilled or pan-fried chop, burger or sausage, with, perhaps, a serve of instant mashed potatoes on the side. For those of us with limited stomach capacity, this would be more than enough to fill the void. However, …
Go directly to recipes If you enjoy a traditional grilled chop or steak, the marinade recipes in this section can make a grill tastier. Marinades can be used to add flavour to lamb or pork chops, beef steak and chicken fillets or pieces. They also offer a quick and easy …
Go directly to recipes A small fish fillet makes an ideal meal for people with limited stomach capacity. It is light, easily digested and cooks quickly. You can, of course, buy fish fillets from your local fish shop, which, if they are too big, you can easily cut in two. …
