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 Closely related to onion and garlic, the leek is an ancient crop native to the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Archaeological evidence indicates that, by the second millennium BC, leek was a part of the diet in both Egypt and Mesopotamia. Leeks were eaten 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 There are some favourite soups and vegetable dishes that just can’t be made in small quantities. Fortunately, these very dishes are ideal for cooking in bulk and freezing. As you know, most soups can be cooked in bulk and frozen. The following soups are just a …
Go directly to recipes In the warmer months, we might feel like something cold for lunch or a snack. We can, of course, make a salad from scratch, but we might also like to have something ready in the fridge that we can dip into when we’re feeling peckish. These …
