Great Plums! Cultivation For A Wonderful Harvest.
Plums! The taste of plums, a quintessential flavour of summer is second only to apples in our affections. They originally came down the Silk Road […]
Pan-Fried Prawns with Prawn Fritters, Mango Puree Dressing, Pickled Chili and Coriander Leaves
Prawns, with their sweet and succulent flavor, are a seafood lover’s delight. In this recipe for two, Steve created a tantalizing dish as his opening […]
The pKO-1 Plasmid
The pKO-1 plasmid is a commonly used tool in molecular biology and genetic engineering. It is a derivative of the pBR322 plasmid, which is a […]
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 […]
Why We Must get To Know The Saskatoon
It sounds like we’ve just entered Saskatchewan in Canada when we talk of Saskatoon but it’s the berry we are keen on, not the region. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Burukutu
Burukutu is a rather popular alcoholic beverage with a prominent vinegar-like flavour that is prepared from millet and sorghum or Guinea corn grains (Kolawole et […]
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 […]