Davidson’s Plum
The Davidson’s plum (DP) is a group of three rainforest trees (Davidsonia jerseyana, Davidsonia johnsonii and Davidsonia pruriens) living in Australia which produce fruit. Their […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Using Soy Protein As A Meat Substitute
Meat substitutes may seem an odd term nowadays for the vegetarian or vegan given that plant based foods are the ones being eulogised. When you […]
Independent Micro Restaurant Chains Keep On Expanding In Large US Cities
We probably know of at least one small independent restaurant in town that we love to dine at. May be we have […]
Pentagalloylglucose (PGG)
A highly potent antioxidant PGG has anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity. Tannin based Potent anti-microbial Pentagalloylglucose (PGG) should be known better although its chemical name […]
The Oaking Of Red Wine
The oaking of red wine may seem to be an age old practice associated with the production of full bodied flavours. To be honest, the […]
Moderate Beer Consumption Is Good For Improving Good Cholesterol Levels In Men
Beer used to be brewed when potable water was not available. The beverage is now the most popular alcoholic drink in the world. We often […]
Pumpkin Seeds & Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkin seeds have long been valued as sources of zinc and we continue to enjoy them in various food products like bars, breads, cakes, seed […]
A Glass Of Beetroot Juice Is Great For Reducing Blood Pressure
♦ Beetroot juice shown through research helps to reduce blood pressure by up to 7% ♦ High levels of nitrate believed to be responsible ♦ […]
Phytosterols For Heart Health
Ingestion of phytosterols are regularly associated with maintaining good heart health and in many ways they have earned the same reputation as statins. You might ask what […]
Growing Borage
Borage or Starflower as it is also known is a robust hardy annual. Easy to grow and a ‘cottage garden’ popular plant. Ideal for borders and […]
Growing Caraway
A hardy biennial which flowers the following year from sowing. Seeds are a wonderful seasoning for many cooked dishes and baked goods Fresh leaves are […]
Oh My – Rust Hits The Garlic
There is an unpleasant orange look to all the garlic leaves at the moment and it is not a happy moment for me trying to […]
Manuka Honey Makes A Massive Impact
Manuka honey continues to fascinate us, not least because of the many credible claims made for its efficacy. Not everyone likes the Australian or is […]
McGuigan’s Black Label Shiraz Come Up Trumps
Australia always provides the connoisseur with something in the red wine department. I never forget visiting this wine processor close to Pokolbin in the Hunter […]
Wines Of Sardinia
When we think of Sardinia we usually dream of those great mountainous interiors and sharp sapphire blue seawater. It may be a gourmet’s paradise given […]
What Is Mozzarella Cheese ?
When we develop pizza toppings, the cheese we usually apply is Mozzarella – really the ideal formaggio. It is generally Italian although other countries make […]
What are the top cheeses in Sardinia?
Sardinia is known for sheep. In 2017 there were about 1.6 million people on the island but there are still more sheep. Apart from shearing […]
Mahlab – Ground Sour Cherry Kernels.
If you are developing foods with a Middle Eastern flavour, then you need to seriously consider the spice, Mahlab. Of all of those spices which […]
Njangsa – Possessor Of Conjugated Linolenic Acid Isomers
Many of us in Europe are probably not familiar with Njangsa (Ricinodendron heudelotii) but it is a commercially important crop of West Africa. Seed oil […]
Drying Chilli For Powder
Red chili peppers are one of the most widely used spices in the world and an essential requirement in ethnic cuisine. The powder is a […]