Archive for May, 2009

Why Prepackaged Foods Aren’t As Healthy As They Say

For many people, home cooking from scratch is not the way dinner is prepared each night. Rather a more familiar scene is popping a frozen meal into the microwave for a quick heat-and-eat lunch or dinner. Companies that manufacture these foods are not required to list every single ingredient put into the food product; therefore […]

Kitchen Basics: For the Not-Yet-Experienced

There are many reasons why people do not have an adequately stocked kitchen for cooking. Some people are just starting out in their first apartment or house. Some people are starting out as a newly married couple. Some people just never step foot in their kitchen to cook food. Each of these groups however may […]

Swede

 VEGETABLE OF THE MONTH - Swede
What is it?
The swede or rutabaga (from Swedish turnip), or yellow turnip is a root vegetable that originated as a cross between the cabbage and the turnip. Its leaves can also be eaten as a leaf vegetable.
Where does it come from?
Originated from Europe and now grown in most parts […]

Top Tips for a quick meal

Are you always in a hurry, late home from work or too tired to spend much time in the kitchen?  It can sometime be tricky to balance a proper healthy diet with a busy hectic lifestyle so check out these top 10 tips on how to ensure you get to eat healthy, tasty meals without chaining […]

Organic Food Delivered to your door

We’ve recently teamed up with www.organicfood.com.au who are family owned and run.   They deliver fresh, seasonal, organic food to your doorstep.  Their main aim is to make your life easier - our online ordering system means you can do your weekly shop in under 10 minutes! You can set up regular orders, exclude anything you don’t like from […]

Asparagus

Don’t under estimate the nutritional value, taste and versatility of asparagus based on it’s size! 
Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence. It leads nearly all vegetables in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy diet.
Asparagus is the leading supplier among vegetables of folic acid. […]