It seems that some ancient Chinese had it all figured out when it came to grains. Bìgǔ (avoidance of grains) was a fasting technique practiced by Daoists during times of political turmoil when many fled to mountainous areas to live a more peaceful existence but were initially unable to raise livestock or grow crops and …
Bacon “Casta”
This recipe dates back 30 years as a pasta dish I first had when visiting a college friend at his parent’s home one summer. I loved it then and have loved it ever since. I have altered it slightly to avoid the pasta element but it tastes just as delicious as the original. Heat a …
Flax Wraps
So why flaxseed wraps? Flaxseed wraps are a great alternative to flour wraps and contain omega-3 essential fatty acids. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains approximately 1.8 grams of omega-3. They also contain lignans, and fibre, both the soluble and insoluble fibre. Research suggests that plant omega-3's help the cardiovascular system in a variety of …
CocoBar 4.2
It’s rare these days that I get an urge for a past treat but it was a rainy Sunday afternoon and I decided to pass the time by raiding my cupboard and getting creative in the kitchen. Discovering a bar of dark chocolate I had received at Christmas and some desiccated coconut I attempted to …
Fathead Sausage Rolls
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 …
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