Food News
Ginger
What is it?
Ginger is a spice which is used for cooking and is also consumed whole as a delicacy or medicine. It is the underground stem of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale.
The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation, having originated in Asia. Queen Elizabeth I of England is credited with the invention of […]
Dates
Dates are the fruit of the date palm. They are dark reddish brown, oval, and about 1 1/2 inches long. Date skin is wrinkled and coated with a sticky, waxy film.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Dates are loaded with the energy you need every day – to win a marathon race or get you through a tough day. Dates […]
Asparagus
ASPARAGUS
Don’t under estimate the nutritional value, taste and versatility of asparagus based on its 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. Folic […]
Can Eating Less Red Meat Really Save the Environment?
We have all heard some pretty outrageous things in our lives and one of the more surprising things is about our diets. It seems that new research is proving that what we eat for dinner can actually have an impact on our global environment. Studies show that the processing of different foods causes a high […]
Healthy Balance Cooking Lesson & Stretch Class
Simply Sumptuous Food has joined forces with Fit Space to provide a combined Cooking Lesson and Stretch Class.
Planned for Sunday July 12th at Centennial Park, the morning will include a stretch and strengthen class, information and tools to assist you in monitoring the stressors in your life and a hands on workshop to teach you […]
Is There Enough Health in Your Diet?
With the busy lives we lead and the hectic schedules we create within our families, it is no wonder the world’s population battles obesity and other medical conditions every day. Because life is so chaotic, most people find themselves day in and day out eating their breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the run. Not only […]
Kids and Cooking: Start Out Healthy and Stay Healthy
So often, children will model most aspects of their parent’s actions. Whether it be the smallest quirks or the worst habits, children do learn from by watching what their parents do and that has consequences both good and bad. This is why it is essential for parents to start their children off on the right […]
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 […]
Dinner Parties – No Reason Necessary for a Celebration
Socializing is a big part of human behavior. Many friends and family members seem only to get together during key holidays or for the larger celebrations. But there is no law that says you can’t celebrate a regular Friday night with those you love. There is no reason needed to throw the best kind of […]
Entertaining at home - More Affordable Than Eating Out
As the state of the economy remains unsteady and families and friends are more cautious about their spending choices, many people are going back in time and revisiting the days of quality family time at home versus dining out and spending money on other entertainment.
Today more and more people understand the benefits of staying […]
