In my last post I defended processed food. I highlighted lots of processed foods that are not really much different from fresh with regard to their nutritional value and that there are lots of quick meals to cook using them. I know, I know – part of the reason we want to use convenience foods…
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Processed food – Good or Bad?
I had an article to write, about convenient long life food that you can stock up on if you might be stuck for getting out to shop for fresh bits and pieces. It was for a publication going out in the Autumn with the thought that winter weather can sometimes keep people at home. There…
The Middle East via Scotland
Our Scottish beauty, Elisa has decided against feeding us haggis, neeps and tatties, opting instead for Jordanian inspired food. It was delicious so we shall let her off disowning the culinary delights of her homeland. On the menu was Filo Tart filled with Feta and Olives, Galjet Bandura (no photos) served with warm pitta breads…
Off to Canada…..
A bit behind schedule – but part 4 in the Maisons-Laffitte round robin took us off to Canada. This time it was more of a brunch with Mimosa (Bucks Fizz to the British readers) – sparkling wine with fresh orange juice. How sophisticated – although Muriel is a little concerned that we will become known…
If you are based near Birmingham…
…and have a love of food and cooking then check out the courses on offer at the Harbourne Food School.
A good article on the science of nutrition
I often read articles in the press about food and nutrition to find myself disappointed, annoyed or frustrated that the article is misleading and so I thought this article on the science behind the food trends was a pleasure to read so I thought I would share it.
Cooking is good for your health…
…a thought provoking video about the decline in cooking from scratch and how this is having a massive effect on health. Make yourself a cup of tea and have a watch. I would love to read your comments. Teaching people to cook, reigniting the love for cooking, enabling people to make space in their day to cook…
So what did I choose to cook in the end?
If you have been keepng up with the blog you will know that my French class are having a cooking round robin that started with Eda cooking Turkish food. You will also know that I was requested to make scones and I have been practicing finding a pretty reliable recipe. What did I choose for…
Practicing for Friday – Scones!!
Scones – so simple yet so tricky. You know what a good scone should look like. All golden and well risen, like in those amazing tea rooms around the UK particularly National Trust tea rooms who are so often mentioned in listings of the best scones. So when yours come out of the oven looking…
Turkish Cooking in Maisons-Laffitte
I am learning to speak French, a must when living in France with children at school with lots of French homework. I go to a class once a week. At Christmas we had a bring and share, started talking about food and how everyone came from different places – Turkey, Argentina, Belgium, Scotland, Canada and…
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