Problem Pests Of Food Crops: The Allium Leaf Miner
One of the most common pests in the garden which can ruin a great crop is the Allium Leaf Miner. The main crops affected are […]
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Lentil Curry
Serves 4: preparation time: 5 minutes; Cooking time: 45 minutes. Total time: 50 minutes. Serve with poppadoms and some mango chutney. Ingredients: 2 tbsp sunflower […]
Memory Loss Reversed By Drinking Coffee
Portuguese research team finds a positive relationship between age-related memory problems and the caffeine-binding receptor in the brains. Caffeine might reverse memory loss. Lots of […]
The Process Of Cheese Manufacture
The making of cheese is one of the great delights coming from the dairy industry and let’s face it there are hundreds of varieties to […]
The Glamorgan Sausage
For me, there are a couple of foods which you associate with Wales that have become mainstream on the dinner table and one is the […]
The Origins Of Bara Brith
Bara Brith is a common enough tea-time treat but its origins begin in Wales where it was prepared as part of the weekly bake but […]
The Value Of Radio Frequency Identification In Supply Chain Management
The year 1948 may not seem to ring many bells in our minds but it was the time for the formal introduction of a technology […]
Amala, A Top Food From Nigeria
Amala might not be that well known to many of us in Europe but to many it is a classic staple. Any visit to a […]
ISO9001 In Food Manufacturing
Quality management systems (QMS) are one of the key prerequisites in developing effective control processes for food production and manufacturing. The universal standard is now […]
Apple Diseases
Apple diseases are a real problem. We always hope for a bumper crop of apples if we are lucky enough to have a tree in […]
Fermented Berries Can Reduce Blood Glucose Levels – Good News For Diabetics
Most berries, including fermented berries are viewed as ‘superfoods’ and they are being demonstrated to be particularly important for type-2 diabetics according to the American Diabetes […]
Garden Mint Sorbet
Garden mint sorbet is a refreshing and light dessert, perfect for hot days or as a palate cleanser between courses. With the fresh, vibrant flavor […]
Excessive Salt Levels In Healthy Dips
A recent survey of the salt content of healthy dips by the charity group CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) reveals that some products […]
The Natural Way To Cure Meats With Nitrates
Many years have passed since it was recognised that chemical nitrites and nitrates were an health issue in the curing of meats. The search has […]
Could you Eat Lionfish ?
Lionfish might seem to be rather a dangerous but beautiful fish for the supper table, given it has such venomous dorsal fins and is incredibly […]
Put A Stopper On Aging – Urolithin A Might Be The Key
Some fruits and nuts have potential anti-aging powers and urolithin might be the key. Johan Auwerx at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland […]
Pan-Fried Hake with Lemon-Panko Crust, Langoustines, Clam-Caper Sauce & Sea Vegetables
If you like pan-fried hake then try this recipe with all the bright flavours and luxurious touches like langoustines, crispy shallots, and a clam, white […]
The Emergence Of Cold Plasma Technology
Cold Plasma Technology: An Introduction An emerging technology in recent years is cold plasma technology as a process for killing microorganisms (Niemira, 2012a) especially pathogens […]
The Manufacture Of Peanut Butter
If you’ve ever wondered how peanut butter is made then this article describes how and frankly it’s quite straightforward (Woodroof, 1983). It’s quite a common […]