Fruit sugar levels
If you are watching your sugar intake or worried about dental health this should come in useful xx Lorna xx
Category: Tips
Vitamins in fruit and veg
A handy guide to what vitamins are in different fruit and veg xx Lorna xx
Balanced diet guide
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What to eat to boost your Vitamin D intake through winter
Earlier this week, we learned of the interesting news that 80% of Covid patients didn’t have enough vitamin D. How to get more vitamin D through your diet Mushrooms Although the main source of vitamin D is sun exposure there are a few foods that contain some vitamin D, one of which is mushrooms. For vegans… Read More
Cheap cuts: How to buy beef
You might think the butcher’s shop is pricey, but you’ll find a great variety of inexpensive cuts plus lots of advice. With names like flank, chuck and blade, the cheapest cuts of meat can sound severe and a little intimidating. However, butchers and professional chefs know the worth of these less popular cuts – they often… Read More
TOP TIPS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
THERE’S nothing more annoying than going to use something from your fridge only to discover that it has already gone mouldy. However, there are ways that you can make your groceries for days and even weeks longer, and it won’t cost you a penny. We have compiled a list of easy kitchen hacks to prolong… Read More
A guide to winter squash
With a dozen common varieties readily available, choosing a winter squash to prepare can be confusing for a lot of home cooks so here is a quick guide! Winter squash are harvested late summer through autumn, then “cured” or “hardened off” in the open air to toughen their skin. This process ensures the squash will… Read More
Can I cook this from frozen?
Can I Cook This From Frozen? Cooking food from frozen can save you both a lot of time and a lot of money, yet it is not always clear when this is safe, or appropriate, to do.Do you know which foods can be cooked straight from frozen? Use our cooking from frozen Q&A to find… Read More
Roast Vegetable Timings
If you don’t know how long to roast vegetables for then this guide may help xx Lorna xx
HERBS AND SPICES
HERBS AND SPICES A helpful guide to herbs and spices and what they are most commonly used for:- ALL SPICE – Similar to cloves, but more pungent and deeply flavoured. Best used in spice mixes. BAY LEAF – Adds a woodsy background note to soups and sauces. BASIL – Highly aromatic with a robust liquorice… Read More
