Quick and easy salads kids will love - with mushrooms

Quick and easy salads kids will love - with mushrooms

25-10-2018

Working next door to “the salad people” can be interesting, like when they bring a new variety of melon over for us to try, but also very daunting. When we first started speaking about my working with them, all I could think... Read more

Some helpful tips for cooking with kids

How to get your kids to love vegetables

09-10-2018

Nothing makes me smile more than seeing a little kid munching on vegetables. From the day my nieces could stomach solid foods, my brother-in-law, Dan, has been committed to educating the girls about vegetables and giving them... Read more

Make your own vegetable rice

Make your own vegetable rice

05-02-2018

We’re seeing more and more recipes using ‘rice’ made from cauliflower or broccoli, as well as pre-packaged rice in the supermarkets. It’s super healthy and a convenient way to eat an extra portion of vegetables. It’s also a... Read more

Six healthy food choices from a jar or the freezer

Six healthy food choices from a jar or the freezer

15-01-2018

Eating fresh vegetables and fruits is the healthiest way to consume them right? But did you know in some cases, vegetables actually benefit from operations such as fermentation, heating or freezing? Here’s six products... Read more

Here's six good reasons to make your own salad dressing and an easy 4-ingredient salad dressing recipe from Catherine Saxelby.

6 reasons to make your own salad dressing

01-11-2017

Why make your own salad dressing when there’s a whole aisle of them in all flavours and varieties in every supermarket? Here are six good reasons I think you should and I give you my easy, 4-ingredient, salad dressing recipe... Read more

Is Steaming or Boiling Better?

Is Steaming or Boiling Better?

25-10-2017

Actually it depends on the vegetable. A study of the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture found that broccoli cooked in the microwave lost up to 97 percent of its antioxidant content but lost only 11 percent when... Read more

What is a Piel de Sapo melon?

What is a Piel de Sapo melon?

17-10-2017

Are you aware of the deliciously sweet and refreshing flavour of the Piel de Sapo melon? Originally from Spain, the melon is now grown in Australia all year round. Keep an eye out for this ugly melon and don't be afraid to try... Read more

How to make your own salad dressings

How to make your own salad dressings

15-10-2017

Do you find it hard to prepare your own dressing and to find the right balance in the ingredients? In this blog I try to explain. Tip: when you create a dressing you like you can make a bigger batch and keep it in a well sealed... Read more

Spiralize noodles spaghetti vegetables

How to make vegetable noodles

21-04-2017

Making noodles with vegetables is very trendy right now and because it's a healthy option - a welcome trend! The advantages of making 'spaghetti' out of vegetables like zucchini or carrot are endless. They are suitable for... Read more

Tips to use edible flowers

Cooking with edible flowers, how do they taste and which ones to try

14-04-2017

Edible flowers are a pleasure to look at and delicious to eat. They brighten the plate, make a dish more festive and add beautiful colours and shapes. There are dozens of flowers you can eat, in this blog I'll... Read more

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