Gene Duplication
Gene duplication is a significant evolutionary event where a segment of DNA, including one or more genes, is copied and inserted into the genome. This […]
Month: May 2024
Preparing A Herb Emulsion
Preparing a herb emulsion is straightforward but takes a little time to get right. I find it takes between 10 and 15 minutes. These emulsions […]
The Story Of The Glorious Samosa
The samosa, now a popular snack in many parts of the world, has a rich and varied history that traces back centuries and spans multiple […]
ITS2/18S sequencing for fungi and yeast
ITS2 and 18S rRNA sequencing are key molecular techniques used for identifying and classifying fungi and yeast. Both are DNA-based methods that involve sequencing specific […]
Saag Mutter
Saag Mutter, a delicious vegan dish made with chopped and pureed spinach, sizzled with garlic, cumin, and chili, and tossed with green peas. This recipe […]
Halloumi Shaslik
Halloumi Shaslik, a delightful and flavorful dish that features tandoor-marinated halloumi cheese, grilled with cubes of onion and peppers. A dish I was told about […]
Aspergillus parasiticus
Aspergillus parasiticus is a significant fungal species within the genus Aspergillus. It is primarily known for its ability to produce aflatoxins, potent mycotoxins that pose […]
The Yeast: Kluyveromyces fragilis
Kluyveromyces fragilis, also known as Kluyveromyces marxianus, is a versatile and widely studied yeast species with significant industrial and biotechnological applications. This yeast is known […]
Beta-lactoglobulin
Beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) is a major whey protein found in the milk of mammals, particularly in cow’s milk. It belongs to the lipocalin protein family and […]
Bovine Somatotrophin (BST) And Its Use In the Dairy Industry
Bovine somatotropin (BST), also known as bovine growth hormone (BGH), is a naturally occurring peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland of cattle. It plays […]
How to prepare Pommes Anna
Pommes Anna is a classic approach to cooking potatoes. It is essentially potato slices looked in lots of melted butter. Whilst it might not do […]
A Red Wine Sauce
A recipe for a delicious red wine sauce enriched with redcurrant jelly and infused with the aroma of rosemary. This was served by Greg Rutherford […]
Roasted Winter Vegetables
A recipe for Roasted Winter Vegetables featuring shallots, carrots, salsify, whole baby leeks, parsnips, and beetroot. This collection of roasted vegetables goes well with any […]
Preparing a Herb-Encrusted Fillet of Beef
This is a recipe for herb-encrusted fillet of beef for two. The one piece of beef is cooked and then sliced for serving. Greg Rutherford […]
Seeded Spelt Shortcrust Pastry with Chili and Cumin Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Greek Feta
Seeded Spelt Shortcrust Pastry with Chili and Cumin, Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Greek Feta, hand-topped with a Crunchy Pumpkin Seed Crumb Ingredients: For the […]
What is beta-Casomorphin 7?
Beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7) is a peptide that is derived from the breakdown of beta-casein, a protein found in milk. Beta-casein is one of the main proteins […]
Apple and Rhubarb Crumble
This is a delightful recipe for individual apple and rhubarb crumbles flavoured with ginger, a shredded coconut and walnut topping, served with vanilla custard. It […]
Making A Richly Fruited Fruit Loaf
This richly fruited fruit loaf is packed with sultanas, raisins, and mixed peel, giving it a deliciously sweet and subtly citrusy flavor. Ideal for breakfast, […]
Preparing Onions Four Ways
Onions are one of the most commonly used vegetables in cuisine. We grow a lot too and there are many different varieties to suit palettes […]
Sesame Seed Encrusted Pork Tenderloin with Miso, Onion, and White Wine Sauce
Sesame Seed Encrusted Pork Tenderloin with Miso, Onion, and White Wine Sauce is a great dish to have with some potatoes and greens. It was […]