Meat or other ingredients wrapped in pastry can be traced back to Classical Greek and Roman cuisine but sausage rolls seem to have evolved with the Hungarian croissant of the late 17th century and at the start of the 19th century in France with early versions of the classic pork roll proving popular in London during the …
Avoiding Big Pharma, Becoming a Micro Farmer
Microgreens can be a delicious, nutritious, organic and fresh addition to a healthy diet, especially in the winter months. Studies assessing microgreens found they certainly pack a punch when it comes to nutritional content. Microgreens possess significantly higher nutrient densities than mature plants; some are six times higher in vitamin C concentration than mature vegetables and …
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The French Paradox
“They [the French] are annoyingly thin. If you go to France and see an obese person, it’s probably an American on vacation” Dr David Diamond- Demonisation and Deception in Cholesterol Research The French Paradox, a term coined in the 1980’s began the quest to answer the enigma that French people, despite consuming more wine per capita …
Our Daily Bread
I remember, as a child, being forced to recite the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ at school assembly every morning. Thankfully, I no longer have to mindlessly perform that ritual but I do however remember a small section – “Give us this day, our daily bread”. For over fifty years that daily bread was a part of my …
Breakfast Scones
I found a recipe a while back on YouTube that looked so delicious I had to try it. They were called Buttery Biscuits and the recipe was a variation on an original Pinterest item. I have since adapted it slightly for my own taste and bake a batch every 12 days (the recipe makes 12 …
Think Offal Is Awful? – Try Faggots
A traditional faggot is made from minced pork liver, heart and bacon, with onion and breadcrumbs. The mixture is shaped by hand into small balls and wrapped with caul fat (the membrane from the pig's abdomen), The faggot is then cooked in an oven dish with gravy and served with peas and mashed potato. Organ meats are full …
A Blast From My Past
On my way to meet with a friend yesterday, I passed a Pret a Manger. It was early in the morning and there was a familiar waft from the ubiquitous sandwich chain that transported me back to my carb consuming days when I would leave the underground at Oxford Circus and grab their warm Ham …
My Pet Biome
I know this may seem like I am going a little off-topic but having seen a recent article highlighting the resurgence of the craze for the Tamagotchi, the popular egg-shaped toy which was first launched in the USA 21 years ago and has been making a comeback following a popular re-release last year when the …
Cheese & Onion Quiche
An easy to make and really tasty quiche. The ingredients can be adjusted according to your taste, for instance, you may prefer caramelised onions with ham or bacon or add extra flavour to the crust with herbs and spices. For The Crust 190g Almond Flour ½ Teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ Tablespoons melted butter (Kerrygold …
A Biography of Ancel Keys (1904 – 2004) The Man Behind Our Dietary Debacle
Ancel Keys was born in Colorado Springs USA in 1904. During his youth, he left high school to pursue odd jobs, such as shoveling bat guano in Arizona. He eventually finished his secondary education and was admitted to the University of California at Berkeley in 1922. For a brief time, he took up a job …
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