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Date Nectar

January 9, 2019 smitsa 1

Date nectar is possible the newest trending grocery product for 2019. Why ? It is a vegan alternative to honey. Date syrups are 100% natural […]

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Preparing Kefir

January 8, 2019 smitsa 0

Kefir is a fascinatingly complex fermented product which appears like a slightly fizzy yogurt.  The beverage has a strong following with those seeking a healthier […]

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Peony Seed Oil

January 7, 2019 smitsa 0

The genus Paeonia does not just provide us with horticultural specimens of some merit but also products with health benefits. There are over 30 species […]

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Top Diets Of 2019

January 2, 2019 smitsa 2

It’s always interesting to see what the top diets are going to be for 2019. Let’s face it when it comes to new Year resolutions, […]

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Producing Crackers

December 19, 2018 smitsa 0

Crackers are a type of biscuit which have  long been valued for their diversity and versatility. They were first produced to sustain travelers such as […]

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Shortbread

December 19, 2018 smitsa 0

Shortbread is an old Scottish baked biscuit which is traditionally made with one part white sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour which was […]

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Boeuf Bourguignon

December 18, 2018 smitsa 0

Boeuf bourguignon is an easy dish which makes fantastic use of beef. One of the French classic dishes and a casserole indeed, for a cold […]

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Daikon

December 14, 2018 smitsa 0

Daikon radish is one of those vegetables that has transcended the lore which is associated with what we tend to think of as a quite […]

Chorizo

Chorizo

December 13, 2018 smitsa 0

Chorizo is the classic fermented, cured and smoked sausage of Spain. Alexandre Dumas, the great French novelist, toured Spain in 1446 to 1847 and wrote […]

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Leek And Potato Soup

December 1, 2018 smitsa 1

A classic, easy to make soup for a hearty evening supper. Serve with croutons and garnish with watercress. Preparation time: 20 to 30 minutes: Cooking […]

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What Is Synthetic Biology?

November 27, 2018 smitsa 0

Synthetic biology is perhaps the newest of biology disciplines which has come on the heels of bioinformatics. It is a mixture of biochemical engineering, genetic […]