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More Than Humble
There is nothing humble about potatoes. With hundreds of varieties commercially available and 80 percent of the world producing and consuming them, the potato is a major success. All potatoes contain complex carbohydrates, dietary fibre, several vitamins and minerals, and … Continue reading
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Therapeutic Baking
The earliest form of baking began with Stone Age farmers who created the first flat bread. It was a porridge made from grain and water, spread thinly on hot stones. However, it wasn’t until 5000 years ago that the Bronze … Continue reading
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A Most Aromatic Spice
In the history of spice, ginger would have to be one of the most famous and aromatic, besides pepper. Its origins are not completely clear, as it has been mentioned in historical records from many corners of the world. Ginger also … Continue reading
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The Forbidden Fruit
Figs have a long and colourful history; the Greeks considered the fruit a symbol of fertility. It’s said that fig trees grew in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In the book of Genesis, Adam and Eve began wearing aprons of … Continue reading
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The Comeback Kid
Radish is the comeback kid of the culinary world. They were very popular in the 1970’s and 80’s, then fell out of fashion for a few decades. Though recently I’ve discovered there is hardly a trendy food magazine or modern … Continue reading
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Miniature Cabbages
Brussels Sprouts are mostly in season around the autumn months; however they are still pretty abundant during winter. They are popular in my household, and often finding their way onto our dinner table several times a week. Brussels Sprouts are basically … Continue reading
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Life Is Sweet
Sugar could be described as a pure carbohydrate, used all around the world to sweeten food. Many people are unaware of how many varieties of sugar are available. Conventional sugar is mainly obtained from the juice of sugar cane, but can … Continue reading
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Whip It Good
Pavlova wouldn’t be half the experience without lashings of whipped cream. And, in the absence of whipped cream an ice-cream sundae would be just… a bowl of ice-cream. People have been whipping cream in Europe for centuries, and now-days it … Continue reading
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Rise Of The Vego
Throughout my career as a chef, I’ve noticed an increase in the amount and types of customer dietary requirements. Once the bane of a chef’s existence, customers with special dining needs have developed into quite a lucrative niche market for … Continue reading
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Sweet Succulent Sea Scallops
Scallops are named after the fanned, fluted appearance of their shell. They are categorised as a bivalve mollusc. There is hundreds of species found throughout the waters of the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific Oceans. The closer you live to the … Continue reading
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