Grilled Asparagus Salad
Try this excellent recipe for a Grilled Asparagus Salad with Mixed Greens, Oregano Vinaigrette, Shaved Parmesan, Toasted Pine Nuts, and Pickled Asparagus Tips This grilled […]
BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A No-Calorie Restricted Mediterranean Diet Could Be Better Than A Low-Fat Plan
Further research highlights a no calorie limit on the Mediterranean diet as a better strategy for avoiding weight gain than cutting out fatty foods altogether. […]
The Western Diet Causes A Mass Extinction – Our Gut Bacteria
♥ Modern Western diets high in fat, meat, dairy and salt are found to destroy our valuable gut bacteria. ♥ Restoring our gut flora and […]
Sobrassada – The Mallorcan Sausage
Recently having visited Mallorca (Majorca) I noticed some very curiously shaped sausages hanging in the windows of various butchers, tourist shops and even the airport […]
Making A Lipstick
Lipsticks are interesting cosmetic products because of how the pigment is dispersed into a mixture of oils and waxes. All the ingredients, the pigments or […]
Here’s a Surprise ! Full-fat dairy products appear to be better for you.
Drinking whole or full-fat milk could help us to reduce our risk from diabetes by up to 46% Drinking skimmed or low-fat dairy products no […]
A Healthy Diet Helps Reduce Erectile Dysfunction
Flavonoids are natural components found in fruits, berries, vegetables red wine and tea A diet rich in flavanoids reduces impotence Study involved tracking the health […]
The Chinese Mitten Crab – An Oriental Delicacy
The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is not a delicacy that immediately springs to mind in the Western world but having eaten them whole in […]
Coping with Melasma
What is melasma? Melasma (from the Greek word, ‘melas’ meaning black) is a common skin condition formed of dark, discoloured patches of pigment. It can […]
Beef Brisket and Venison Stufato
This slow-cooked beef brisket and venison stufato with Chianti, baby onions, and new potatoes in a dough bowl with crispy scamorza and sage is a […]
Olive’s Wax-Esters Help Repair Skin
Olives contain wax-esters which have excellent cosmetic properties. The wax oils found in olive are shown to protect the skin from damage by chemicals and […]
Docosanol or Behenyl Alcohol, An Ingredient For Skin Creams
♥ A natural fatty alcohol more widely known as dacosanol or behenyl alcohol and occurs as a white, opaque waxy solid. Properties/Functions: It is commonly found in skin […]
Moules à la Bordelaise
Moules à la Bordelaise Equipment Large saucepan or Dutch oven with lid Wooden spoon or spatula Knife and cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Small […]
Beef Pastrami on a Bed of Lettuce with Sweet Mustard Dressing
Ingredients For the Salad 200g beef pastrami, thinly sliced 4 cups mixed lettuce (such as romaine, arugula, and radicchio) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 […]
How to make Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga)
Vietnamese chicken noodle soup or pho ga is the equally delicious cousin of the classic Beef Pho which everyone associates with that country. It is basically […]
How to Prepare Lemongrass Chicken Satays
If you are looking for a typical Vietnamese dish then look no further than these Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Satays. They taste great and make an […]