by josephine | Jun 8, 2014 | Blog, Other Stuff
Poached eggs are a popular breakfast in my household. So when I saw these Wiltshire Poachies on the shelf, I was intrigued and knew I had to try them. How they work The Poachies are 2 egg shaped pieces of paper, placed one on top of another. One end is sealed for the...
by josephine | Jun 8, 2014 | Blog, Other Stuff
An Australian company, Guala Closures Australia, together with glass manufacturer O-I, have come up with an innovative way to cap sparkling wines: a screw-cap. The screw-cap, named Viiva, has replaced the traditional cork top, in the Trevi range and Willowglen...
by josephine | May 31, 2014 | Blog, Nutrition
A handful of hazelnuts, about 30g, consists of 20 hazelnuts. On the other hand, a heaped tablespoon of the hazelnut spread, Nutella, also about 30g, consists of only 4 hazelnuts. “Is that all?” I hear you ask. Yes, there’s more in that jar of Nutella than just...
by josephine | Apr 23, 2014 | Blog, Healthy Habits
Eating a wide variety of different foods is a key principle of healthy meals – if you’re short on iodine, selenium or some other trace element, for instance, you stand a better chance of getting it from 40 foods than from just 10. This principle of variety...
by josephine | Jan 1, 1970 | Blog
Keep it away from heat – don’t store it near your stove / oven Keep it in the dark – Keep it in a dark bottle Buy the quantity you are likely to use in 3-6 months flaxseed, sesame and walnut oils have a high proportion of xxx making them xxx and a...