Over the past few days the ‘probiotic’ industry has been thrown into chaos with the news that probiotics have been linked to 24 deaths in a Dutch research study. [Read more...]
Friendly bacteria?
January 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Compulsory Cookery Lessons
January 28, 2008 By 2 Comments
Cooking lessons will be compulsory at secondary schools as part of the Government’s strategy to fight obesity.
All 11 to 14-year-old pupils must learn how to make at least one healthy meal, ministers have announced.
Schools will have to introduce packed lunch guidelines, cracking down on parents who provide crisps, fizzy drinks and chocolate.
The Government wants the public to recommend dishes that should be taught in schools, although suggestions have to be healthy, easy to prepare and palatable to teenagers. [Read more...]
Defrosting Tip
January 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Defrost your food by putting it in the fridge the night before you want to use it. Not only will this help keep your fridge cold, and reduce its power consumption, but it will save you having to defrost it in the microwave.
If you do forget to take something out for defrosting and like me, you are loathe to use the microwave, then place the food (well wrapped) into the sink covered with tepid water (not too hot – you don’t want to start cooking it). This will speed up defrosting, you may need to replenish the water once it cools completely.
Burnt Beyond Belief!
January 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Food burned beyond scrubbing brush help?
Soak overnight with water and a dishwasher tablet and it’ll come right off.
(This applies to saucepans, roasting trays and casseroles).
